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Cantina Chicken Bowl

The Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Bowl has 480 calories, with 24g protein, 44g carbs, 3g sugar, and 1170mg sodium.

Great sugar & fiber. Watch the sodium.

480
Calories
24g
Protein
44g
Carbs
1170mg
Sodium
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Portion check

How much is this, really?

Almost a full meal
Pretty filling — maybe add a small side if you're extra hungry
15

1 × 480 cal = 480 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

51%
Sodium1170mg
35%
Sat Fat7g
6%
Sugar3g

This leans salty. Balance it out with low-sodium choices today.

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
480

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
23g29%
Saturated Fat
7g35%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
75mg25%
Sodium
1170mg51%
Total Carbohydrates
44g16%
Dietary Fiber
10g36%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
24g48%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Nom Score BreakdownB
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
243.8 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
1.5 g/100cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.6 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
480 cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
2.1 g/100cal
Best →
excellentTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
5.0 g/100cal
Best →
goodTarget: >= 6
Nom Score measures nutrition per calorie. Weights: Sodium (30%), Sat Fat (20%), Sugar (25%), Portion (10%), Fiber (10%), Protein (5%).

What's inside

Ingredients

Seasoned Rice
Enriched long grain rice, water, canola oil, seasoning (maltodextrin, salt, natural flavors, tomato powder, sugar, garlic powder, spices, onion, tomato, red and green bell peppers, citric acid, paprika, onion powder, paprika (VC), disodium guanylate and inosinate, torula yeast. [certified vegan]
Black Beans
Black beans, water, onion, canola oil, seasoning (water, dextrose, salt, natural flavor, corn starch, corn oil, onion powder, garlic powder, turmeric), modified corn starch, salt, chili powder, garlic, onion. [certified vegan]
Grilled Chicken
White meat chicken with rib meat, water, seasoning (modified potato starch, salt, yeast extract, spices, sugar, citric acid, disodium inosinate and guanylate, torula yeast, maltodextrin, dextrose, natural flavors, and 2% or less of soybean oil added as a processing aid), sodium phosphates
Pico de Gallo
Tomatoes, onion, water, cilantro, vinegar, lime juice concentrate, lemon juice concentrate, salt, xanthan gum. [certified vegan]
Avocado Ranch Sauce
Soybean oil, cultured buttermilk, water, avocado, cage-free egg yolk, vinegar, white wine vinegar, 2% or less of: salt, garlic juice, sugar, natural flavor, lemon and lime juice concentrate, spice, garlic powder, onion powder, onion, garlic, lactic acid, citric acid, ascorbic acid, turmeric oleoresin (VC), fruit juice (VC), fruit juice concentrate (VC), disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate, propylene glycol alginate, xanthan gum, sodium alginate, potassium sorbate (P), sodium benzoate (P), calcium disodium EDTA (P). Contains: Milk, Egg [certified vegetarian]
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, annatto (VC)), anti-caking agent. Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Bowl healthy?

The Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Bowl earns a Nom Score of B (69/100). Great sugar & fiber. Watch the sodium.

How many calories are in the Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Bowl?

The Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Bowl has 480 calories, with 24g protein, 44g carbs, 3g sugar, and 1170mg sodium.

What is in the Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Bowl?

The Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Bowl is made from 6 components: Seasoned Rice, Black Beans, Grilled Chicken, Pico de Gallo, Avocado Ranch Sauce, Cheddar Cheese. The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.

Is the Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Bowl gluten-free?

Based on the allergen information, the Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Bowl does not list wheat or gluten. It may be prepared in a shared kitchen, so confirm with Taco Bell if you have celiac disease.

Does the Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Bowl contain artificial additives?

The Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Bowl lists 2 commonly-flagged additives: sodium benzoate, propylene glycol.

What is the Nom Score of the Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Bowl?

It scores B — good. The Nom Score grades every item A–F on nutritional quality per calorie (sodium, sugar, saturated fat, fiber, protein, and portion size).

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