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Pintos N Cheese

The Taco Bell Pintos N Cheese has 170 calories, with 9g protein, 19g carbs, 1g sugar, and 682mg sodium.

Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium.

Vegetarian
170
Calories
9g
Protein
19g
Carbs
682mg
Sodium

Nutrition verified June 2026 against official published data from Taco Bell.

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Portion check

How much is this, really?

A light bite
You'll definitely want more to make a meal
16

1 × 170 cal = 170 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

30%
Sodium682mg
15%
Sat Fat3g
2%
Sugar1g

Easy on the sodium, sat fat, and sugar. A solid pick.

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
170

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
6g8%
Saturated Fat
3g15%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
11mg4%
Sodium
682mg30%
Total Carbohydrates
19g7%
Dietary Fiber
7g25%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
9g18%

* 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 BreakdownC
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
401.2 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
1.8 g/100cal
← Best
moderateTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.6 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
170 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
4.1 g/100cal
Best →
excellentTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
5.3 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 Refried Beans
Pinto beans, soybean oil, seasoning (salt, sugar, spice, beet powder (VC), natural flavors, sunflower oil, maltodextrin, corn flour, trehalose, modified cornstarch). [certified vegan]
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 Pintos N Cheese healthy?

The Taco Bell Pintos N Cheese earns a Nom Score of C (64/100). Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium.

How many calories are in the Taco Bell Pintos N Cheese?

The Taco Bell Pintos N Cheese has 170 calories, with 9g protein, 19g carbs, 1g sugar, and 682mg sodium.

What is in the Taco Bell Pintos N Cheese?

The Taco Bell Pintos N Cheese is made from 2 components: Seasoned Refried Beans, Cheddar Cheese. The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.

Is the Taco Bell Pintos N Cheese gluten-free?

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

Is the Taco Bell Pintos N Cheese vegetarian or vegan?

The Taco Bell Pintos N Cheese is marked vegetarian (but not vegan) at Taco Bell.

Does the Taco Bell Pintos N Cheese contain artificial additives?

No commonly-flagged additives (such as high-fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, or TBHQ) were found in the Taco Bell Pintos N Cheese ingredients.

What is the Nom Score of the Taco Bell Pintos N Cheese?

It scores C — moderate. 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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