Taco Bell Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes: 240 Calories
These seasoned potato bites are smothered in nacho cheese sauce and topped with reduced fat sour cream. Customize your order with the addition of onions, tomatoes, or creamy jalapeno sauce.
Top it with guacamole, or if you’re not focused on maintaining a vegetarian option, try a topping of seasoned beef.
One standard serving before add-ons has 240 calories, 13 grams of fat, 28 grams of carbohydrates, and 3 grams of protein.
Read this guide for an overview of the calories, nutrition facts, ingredients, and allergens in the cheesy fiesta potatoes served at Taco Bell.
Fiesta Potatoes Nutritional Info
Serving Size 1 Order
Calories
240% Daily Value
saturated fat
10%med
sodium
23%HIGH
added sugars
0%LOW
%DV based on 2,000 calorie daily diet
Calories
One order of Taco Bell Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes contains 240 calories.
Calories are comprised of macronutrients. Here is a summary of the amount of calories from fat, carbs, and protein.
Dietary fat makes up half of the total calories. About 46% of the total calories are derived from carbohydrate, and the remaining 4% is from protein.
The summary of calories by nutrient above is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Taco Bell. Calories may vary as a result of how the side dish is prepared.
Total Fat
One order of Taco Bell’s Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes side dish contains 13 grams of total fat, including two grams of saturated fat.
On its own, the amount of dietary fats is not considered high. However, keep in mind this is typically ordered as a side dish. So if you’re mapping out your meal plan for the day, take into account that the total fat contributes about 120 calories.
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING
Sodium
There are 520 milligrams of sodium in one order of cheesy potatoes. That amount of sodium has a 23% daily value (based on 2,000 calorie diet), which is considered high.
Nutrition Summary
Serving Size 1 Order
CALORIES
240TOTAL FAT
13g(17%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
28g(10%DV)
PROTEIN
3g| Saturated Fat | 2g (10%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | <5mg (0%DV) |
| Sodium | 520mg (23%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g (11%DV) |
| Total Sugars | <1g |
| Added Sugars | 0g (0%DV) |
%DV (Percent Daily Values) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your daily value may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Ingredients and Allergens in Cheesy Potatoes
Ingredients
Here is the complete list of ingredients in Taco Bell’s Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes.
Potato Bites
The potato bites are prepared in Canola Oil.
Ingredients:Potatoes, Soybean Oil, Enriched Wheat Flour, Tapioca Starch, Salt, Rice Flour, Dextrin, Spices, Baking Powder, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Natural Flavor, Modified Food Starch, Guar Gum, Paprika and Turmeric, and Dextrose.
Nacho Cheese Sauce
Ingredients:Nonfat Milk, Cheese Whey, Water, Vegetable Oil (Canola Oil, Soybean Oil), Modified Food Starch, Maltodextrin, Natural Flavors, Salt, Dipotassium Phosphate, Jalapeno Puree, Vinegar, Lactic Acid, Cellulose Gum, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Citric Acid, Annatto, and Oleoresin Paprika.
Reduced-Fat Sour Cream
Ingredients:Milk, Cream, Modified Corn Starch, Lactic Acid, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Sodium Phosphate, Natural Flavor, Cellulose Gel, Potassium Sorbate, Cellulose Gum, Guar Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Carrageenan, and Vitamin A.
What is Potassium Sorbate?
The Reduced-Fat Sour Cream includes potassium sorbate in its list of ingredients.
Potassium Sorbate is an inorganic, chemical additive used to preserve foods and drinks as well as other products in the marketplace. It’s an odorless salt that is manufactured from sorbic acid and potassium hydroxide.
The purpose of using potassium sorbate is to inhibit the growth of molds, yeast, and fungi to increase the shelf life of processed foods.
This additive is used in the production of juices, cheese, pickles, ice cream, wine, and yogurt, as well as many other food items. You will also find potassium sorbate in pet food.
Other fast food menu items and packaged foods that contain potassium sorbate include:
Allergens
The potatoes are made with ingredients that contain milk, gluten, and wheat.
A standard order of Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes is a vegetarian food item. Also note, however, that this dish may be prepared on the same work surface or using the same frying oil used to prepare menu items that contain meat.
Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Nutrition facts and ingredients source: Taco Bell