240 Calories in Taco Bell Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes
These seasoned potato bites are smothered in nacho cheese sauce and topped with reduced fat sour cream. You can customize your order with an addition of onions, tomatoes, and an add on of 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 serving has 240 calories, 13 grams fat, 28 grams carbohydrates, and 3 grams protein.
Read this article for an overview of the calories, nutrition facts, ingredients, and allergens in the cheesy fiesta potatoes served at Taco Bell.
Calories and Nutrition Facts
Calories in Fiesta Potatoes
One order of Taco Bell Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes contains 240 calories, with nearly all those calories derived from fat and carbohydrates. The 13 grams of fat make up 50% of the total calories and the 28 grams of carbohydrate contribute 46%. Protein makes up the remaining 4% of total calories.
- Fat: 120 calories
- Carbs: 110 calories
- Protein: 10 calories
- Total: 240 calories
The caloric breakout by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label provided by Taco Bell. Calories may vary by location, as a result of how it’s prepared, or due to topping choices.
Sodium in Taco Bell’s Cheesy Potatoes
There are 520 milligrams of sodium in one order of cheesy potatoes. That is nearly one quarter of the total daily value of sodium consumption recommended by the FDA (based on 2,000 calorie diet).
Nutrition Facts
Contains 0g Added Sugars
Ingredients and Allergens
Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes Ingredients
Here are the lists of ingredients for the potatoes, sour cream, and cheese sauce.
Potato Bites
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.
The potato bites are prepared in Canola Oil.
Nacho Cheese Sauce
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
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.
Nutrition facts and ingredients source: Taco Bell
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.
