Taco Bell Black Beans & Rice: 160 calories
- 4gProtein
- 25gCarbs
- 4.5gFat
- 370mgSodium
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Official U.S. values from Taco Bell Nutrition Information (U.S., tacobell.com table served by Nutritionix), last checked October 25, 2026. Restaurants change recipes, so values in your area can differ. For allergens, see Taco Bell official allergen information.
Taco Bell Black Beans & Rice nutrition facts
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium | Sat. fat | Sugar | Fiber | % of 2,000 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Beans & Rice | 160 | 4g | 25g | 4.5g | 370mg | 0g | 0g | 5g | 8% |
The Taco Bell Black Beans & Rice is about 8% of a 2,000-calorie day and 16% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines.
How the Black Beans & Rice ranks
- The Black Beans & Rice is the 2nd lightest of the 11 items in the Taco Bell “Sides & Sweets” menu, and 3rd for protein per calorie.
- Across the 85 items of the same kind we track at 14 chains, it is the 26th lightest; their average is 341 calories.
How to make a Taco Bell order lighter
- Order the Black Beans instead: 110 fewer calories, 3g protein.
How long it takes to burn off
For a 155 lb person, the Taco Bell Black Beans & Rice takes about 36 minutes of brisk walking, 17 minutes of running (5 mph) or 17 minutes of cycling. Figures from Harvard Health’s calories-burned table; heavier people burn calories faster.
Compared with other restaurants
Similar-calorie sides at other chains (same size where the chain has one):
- Panda Express Chicken Potstickers (3 pieces): 160 calories, 6g protein
- Popeyes Coleslaw (Regular): 160 calories, 1g protein
- KFC Coleslaw (individual): 170 calories, 1g protein
- Chick-fil-A Kale Crunch Side: 170 calories, 4g protein
- QDOBA Black Beans with Cheese (side): 150 calories, 9g protein
Questions people ask
The Taco Bell Black Beans & Rice has 160 calories, with 4g of protein, 25g of carbs and 4.5g of fat, according to the restaurant’s official U.S. nutrition information.
The Black Beans has 50 calories, 110 fewer, and still keeps most of the protein.
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