Bean and Cheese Burritos⏱ 50 min total

Bean and Cheese Burritos

Per 1 serving · 239 g · 12 ingredients

Calories
516
26%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    21g
    16% of calories
  • Carbs
    73g
    57% of calories
  • Fat
    15g
    27% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Bean and Cheese Burritos (239 g) has 516 calories, with 21 g of protein, 73 g of carbohydrates and 15 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (57% of calories). It is high in protein (41% DV), dietary fiber (35% DV) and thiamine (52% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 48% and 33% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
216cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
4g
Net carbs
63g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
9.7g
2.8 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein41%
  • Dietary fiber35%
  • Thiamine52%
  • Riboflavin (B2)26%
  • Niacin27%
  • Folate (B9)54%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin E10%
  • Vitamin K12%
  • Vitamin B611%
  • Vitamin B1210%
  • Pantothenic acid14%
  • Potassium11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium48%
  • Saturated fat33%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 20 minCook 30 min
  1. 1

    Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat, add minced garlic, and sauté for about one minute.

  2. 2

    Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, and rice, and continue to sauté for about two minutes to toast the rice and spices.

  3. 3

    Add water, referencing rice package directions for amount, salt, cover, and cook according to package directions. Turn off the heat and let the rice rest for five minutes before fluffing with a fork.

  4. 4

    While the rice cooks, rinse and drain the black beans and slice the scallions.

  5. 5

    To assemble, steam four tortillas at a time by microwaving them with a damp paper towel for 30 seconds.

  6. 6

    Fill each tortilla with about 1/3 cup rice, 1/3 cup beans, 1/4 cup cheese, and hot sauce and sliced scallions. Roll tightly, folding in the sides first.

  7. 7

    Heat the burritos in a skillet over medium-low heat until browned and the cheese is melted.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (239 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A82 μg
9%
Vitamin C7 mg
8%
Vitamin D0.2 μg
1%
Vitamin E1 mg
10%
Vitamin K15 μg
12%
Thiamine1 mg
52%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
26%
Niacin4 mg
27%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
11%
Folate (B9)215 μg
54%
Vitamin B120.2 μg
10%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
14%
Choline37 mg
7%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium332 mg
33%
Iron6 mg
71%
Potassium509 mg
11%
Magnesium67 mg
16%
Phosphorus413 mg
59%
Zinc2 mg
20%
Copper0.4 mg
40%
Manganese1 mg
37%
Selenium31 μg
56%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene7 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene102 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride33 μg—
Fructose0 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0 g—
Glutamic acid5 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene0.1 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose2 g—
Methionine0.4 g—
Monounsaturated fats5 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats2 g—
Proline2 g—
Retinol72 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch30 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.1 g—
Total omega 60.4 g—
Tryptophan0.3 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.2 μg—

Burning 516 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 98min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 62min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 43min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 73min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Bean and Cheese Burritos?

One serving of Bean and Cheese Burritos (1 serving) has 516 calories, which works out to 216 calories per 100 g. That is about 26% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Bean and Cheese Burritos high in protein?

It provides a solid 21 g of protein per serving (41% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 16% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Bean and Cheese Burritos keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 63 g of net carbs and 57% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Bean and Cheese Burritos?

1106 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Bean and Cheese Burritos?

2.8 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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