What is maltodextrin?

Q: What is maltodextrin?

Maltodextrin - used in Taco Bell's Seasoned Rice - is a class of processed polysaccharides (carbohydrates) derived from rice, wheat, corn or potato starch. It's used to improve flavor, as a thickener, and to increase shelf life of foods.

Taco Bell Black Beans & Rice Nutrition Review

Taco Bell’s black beans & rice side dish is made with seasoned rice. Customize your order with add-ons such as sauces, tomatoes, onions, guacamole, or Creamy Jalapeño Sauce, among others.

There are 160 calories, 4.5 grams fat, 25 grams carbohydrates, and 4 grams protein in one serving of Taco Bell Black Beans & Rice, before any additional toppings.

Read this fast food nutrition report for an analysis of the calories and a complete overview of the nutritional value and ingredients in the vegetarian side dish from Taco Bell.

Black Beans & Rice Nutritional Information

Nutrition facts are based on one standard order of black beans and rice.

Calories in Taco Bell Beans & Rice

There are 160 calories in one order of Taco Bell Black Beans & Rice.

Calories by Macronutrient

Here is the number of calories by macronutrient per serving:

40 calories from fat
100 calories from total carbs
20 calories from protein

% Calories by Nutrient

The greatest proportion (64%) of total calories in Taco Bell’s side dish are derived from carbohydrates. Dietary fats make up 26% of the calories, and the remaining 10% is from protein.

taco bell Rice and Beans

% calories from fat, carbs and protein

Calories

40 calories from fat

26% FAT

100 calories from carbS

64% CARBS

20 calories from Protein

10% PROTEIN

Per serving

Calories by nutrient are rounded estimates based on the nutrition facts information provided by Taco Bell. Calories may vary by location, as a result of how the dish is prepared, or due to topping choices.

Time to Burn Calories

An average adult would need to run at a moderate pace for approximately 160 minutes to burn off the calories from an order of rice & beans.

Here is a list of approximate times required to burn 160 calories, by type of exercise.

FITNESS TIME TO BURN 160 CALORIES

Swim 25 minutes
Run 15 minutes
Walk 50 minutes

Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.

Nutrition Facts

Review the chart below for the nutrition facts in an order of Beans & Rice from Taco Bell fast food restaurant.

taco bell black beans & rice

Amount (%DV) per serving

Red indicates %DV is high.

Calories	160	%DV
Total Fat	4.5g	6%
Saturated Fat	0g	0%
Trans Fat	0g
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	370mg	16%
Carbohydrates	25g	9%
Dietary Fiber	5g	18%
Total Sugars	<1g
Protein	4g

%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.

Zero saturated fat
Zero trans fatty acids
Zero cholesterol
Zero added sugars
Good source of dietary fiber

Total Fat in Beans & Rice

An order of black beans & rice contains less than 5 grams of total fat. Moreover, there is zero saturated fat and zero trans fat per serving.

Sodium

The side dish has 370 milligrams of sodium, a moderate level with a 16% daily value.

Dietary Fiber

Dietary Guidelines for Americans state that diets higher in dietary fiber can help reduce risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

With that in mind, take note that a bowl of Taco Bell black beans served with rice contains 4 grams of fiber, approximately 16% of the suggested amount to consume per day.

DID YOU KNOW

Naturally occurring dietary fiber is found in beans, fruits, nuts, wheat bran, whole grains, and vegetables.

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Taco Bell bowl of black beans and rice with list of ingredients.

Black Beans and Rice Ingredients

Certified vegan menu item

Here are the lists of ingredients in the black beans and the seasoned rice.

Ingredients in Black Beans

Taco Bell’s black beans are certified vegan.

Ingredients: Black Beans, Water, Onion, Canola Oil, Seasoning, Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Chili Powder, Garlic, Onion

Seasoning contains water, dextrose, salt, natural flavor, corn starch, corn oil, onion powder, garlic powder, and turmeric.

Ingredients in Seasoned Rice

The seasoned rice is certified vegan.

Ingredients: Enriched Long Grain Rice, Water, Canola Oil, and Seasoning

Rice Seasoning contains maltodextrin, salt, natural flavors, tomato powder, sugar, garlic powder, spices, onion, tomato, red and green bell peppers, citric acid, paprika, onion powder, paprika, disodium guanylate and inosinate, and torula yeast.

Maltodextrin – used in Taco Bell’s Seasoned Rice – is a class of processed polysaccharides (carbohydrates) derived from rice, wheat, corn or potato starch. It’s used to improve flavor, as a thickener, and to increase shelf life of foods.

Nutrition facts, prices, and ingredients are based on available information as of the date of publication. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change recipes or formulations without notice. Check package labels and ask the product manufacturer or restaurant for the most up-to-date information. Unless otherwise stated, %DV is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. All reports and reviews published on this site are for informational purposes only. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide healthcare advice or dietary recommendations. Always consult your licensed physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.

U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025. 9th Edition. December 2020. Available at DietaryGuidelines.gov.
Nutrition and ingredients source: Taco Bell official website

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