Taco Bell Pintos N Cheese: 170 calories
- 9gProtein
- 19gCarbs
- 6gFat
- 680mgSodium
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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 Pintos N Cheese nutrition facts
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium | Sat. fat | Sugar | Fiber | % of 2,000 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pintos N Cheese | 170 | 9g | 19g | 6g | 680mg | 3g | 1g | 7g | 9% |
The Taco Bell Pintos N Cheese is about 9% of a 2,000-calorie day and 30% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines.
How the Pintos N Cheese ranks
- The Pintos N Cheese is the 3rd lightest of the 11 items in the Taco Bell “Sides & Sweets” menu, and 2nd for protein per calorie.
- Across the 85 items of the same kind we track at 14 chains, it is the 31st lightest; their average is 341 calories.
How to make a Taco Bell order lighter
- Order the Black Beans & Rice instead: 10 fewer calories, 4g protein.
How long it takes to burn off
For a 155 lb person, the Taco Bell Pintos N Cheese takes about 38 minutes of brisk walking, 18 minutes of running (5 mph) or 18 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):
- KFC Coleslaw (individual): 170 calories, 1g protein
- Chick-fil-A Kale Crunch Side: 170 calories, 4g protein
- Panda Express Super Greens (Side, 10 oz): 180 calories, 8g protein
- Popeyes Coleslaw (Regular): 160 calories, 1g protein
- Panera Bread French Baguette (side): 190 calories, 6g protein
Questions people ask
The Taco Bell Pintos N Cheese has 170 calories, with 9g of protein, 19g of carbs and 6g of fat, according to the restaurant’s official U.S. nutrition information.
The Black Beans & Rice has 160 calories, 10 fewer, but less protein (4g vs 9g).
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