Taco Bell Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes
These seasoned potato bites are smothered in nacho cheese sauce and topped with reduced fat sour cream. Customize your order with the addition of seasoned beef, guacamole, onions, tomatoes, or creamy jalapeno sauce.
One standard serving before add-ons has:
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 Information
NUTRITION INFO
240 Calories
% Daily Value
|
Saturated Fat |
10% |
med |
|
Sodium |
23% |
HIGH |
|
Added Sugars |
0% |
LOW |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Calories
One order of Taco Bell Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes contains 240 calories.
Here is a summary of the number of calories by macronutrient in one serving:
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.
Taco Bell Fiesta Potatoes
% Calories from Fat, Carbs, and ProteinThe 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.
ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 240 CALORIES
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 Facts
Serving Size 1 Order
Amount per serving
|
Calories |
240 |
% Daily Value
Red indicates a high %DV.
|
Total Fat |
13g |
17% |
|
Saturated Fat |
2g |
10% |
|
Trans Fat |
0g | |
|
Cholesterol |
<5mg |
0% |
|
Sodium |
520mg |
23% |
|
Carbohydrates |
28g |
10% |
|
Dietary Fiber |
3g |
11% |
|
Total Sugars |
<1g | |
|
Added Sugars |
0g |
0% |
|
Protein |
3g |
%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.
Taco Bell Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes are a certified vegetarian menu item.
Learn what’s in fast food menu items and packaged foods. Compare nutritional value of Taco Bell’s potato bites to Arby’s Curly Fries and Birds Eye Garlic Butter Potatoes. Check the amount of calories, saturated fat, and sodium to decide if either meal is the right fit for your diet plan.
Cheesy Potatoes Ingredients and Allergens
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?
Taco Bell’s reduced-fat sour cream contains potassium sorbate, an inorganic preservative derived from sorbic acid and potassium hydroxide.
Potassium sorbate inhibits the growth of molds, yeast, and fungi, which in turn increases the shelf life of processed foods.
The additive is commonly used in the production of juices, cheese, pickles, wine, and yogurt, as well as pet food products.
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