If you're in the mood for a cheesy bean burrito, Taco Bell's bean burrito might hit the spot. With cheddar cheese, beans, red sauce and diced onions, this menu item is packed with flavor. However, whenever eating out at a fast food restaurant, calories and fat are a major factor. With the right information, you can make food choices that don't undo your diet.
Calories
The bean burrito contains 370 calories, according to the nutritional information on Taco Bell's website. This is 18.5 percent of your daily recommended caloric intake for a 2,000 calorie diet.
Fat
The bean burrito provides 10g of total fat and 3.5g of saturated fat. According to MayoClinic.com, this represents 15.3 percent of your daily total fat and 17.5 percent of your saturated fat allowance.
Considerations
The Taco Bell bean burrito actually provides fewer calories and less fat than most burritos on the menu. A Taco Bell "Fresco" bean burrito replaces cheese with a vegetable salsa, providing just 340 calories, 8 g of total fat and 2.5 g of saturated fat.
Alternatives
While the bean burrito and Fresco burrito are the lowest-calorie burritos on the menu, other choices offer even fewer calories. If you're watching your weight, consider a Fresco taco. Fresco taco options provides between 150 and 180 calories, 4.5 g to 7 g of fat, and 1.5 g to 3 g of saturated fat.
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