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Cantina Chicken Bowl — Calories & Nutrition Facts

A protein-packed bowl with slow-roasted chicken, seasoned rice, black beans, avocado ranch, pico de gallo, guacamole, and cheddar cheese. Get the full calorie, macro, and nutrition breakdown.

Quantity

1

480 Calories

🟡 Moderate — 24% of Daily Value

23g

Fat

7g

Sat Fat

44g

Carbs

3g

Sugar

24g

Protein

1170mg

Sodium

% Daily Value Breakdown

Total Fat23g (29%)
Saturated Fat7g (35%)
Cholesterol75mg (25%)
Sodium1170mg (51%)
Total Carbs44g (16%)
Dietary Fiber10g (36%)
Added Sugars0g (0%)
Protein24g (48%)

* Based on a 2,000 calorie daily diet. Your daily values may differ.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 bowl

Amount Per Serving

Calories480

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 23g29%
Saturated Fat 7g35%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 75mg25%
Sodium 1170mg51%
Total Carbohydrate 44g16%
Dietary Fiber 10g36%
Total Sugars 3g
Incl. Added Sugars 0g0%
Protein 24g48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

How Does It Compare?

Cantina Chicken Burrito530 cal
Cantina Chicken Quesadilla550 cal
Power Menu Bowl470 cal
Burrito Supreme390 cal
Cantina Chicken Bowl480 cal

Burn It Off — Exercise Calculator

How long would it take to burn off 480 calories?

1h 47m

Walking

48 min

Running

1h 4m

Cycling

1h 36m

Weights

* Estimates for a 155 lb (70 kg) person. Actual burn varies by weight, intensity, and metabolism.

Daily Budget Impact

Weight Loss (1,500 cal)32%

1020 cal remaining

Maintenance (2,000 cal)24%

1520 cal remaining

Muscle Gain (2,500 cal)19%

2020 cal remaining

Hydration Tip

With 1170mg sodium, drink at least 2 extra glasses of water with this meal to help your body process the sodium and stay hydrated.

Best Time to Enjoy

With 24g protein, this is great as a post-workout recovery meal. Eat within 30-60 minutes after exercise for optimal muscle repair.

Also works as a satisfying lunch — the protein will keep you full for 3-4 hours.

Quick Stats

Calories480
Protein24g
Total Fat23g
Carbs44g
Sugar3g
Sodium1170mg
Fiber10g

Allergens

MilkWheatSoy

Health Tips

  • •At 480 calories with 24g protein and 10g fiber, this is one of the most balanced items on the Taco Bell menu.
  • •The 10g of fiber (36% DV) is exceptional for fast food — it promotes fullness and digestive health.
  • •High sodium (1,170mg = 51% DV) — balance with low-sodium items for the rest of your day.
  • •Skip the sour cream to cut ~30 calories and reduce saturated fat.
  • •The black beans provide both fiber and plant-based protein, boosting the nutritional profile.
  • •Great keto hack: ask for no rice and extra chicken to lower carbs below 20g.
  • •Add an Avocado Salsa Verde packet (50 cal) for extra flavor with healthy fats.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in a Cantina Chicken Bowl?▼

The Cantina Chicken Bowl contains 480 calories, with 23g fat, 44g carbs, 10g fiber, and 24g protein. It is one of the higher-protein bowl options at Taco Bell.

Is the Cantina Chicken Bowl healthy?▼

Relatively speaking, yes. With 24g protein, 10g fiber, and only 3g sugar, it's one of the most nutritionally balanced items at Taco Bell. The main concern is sodium at 1,170mg (51% DV).

What comes in a Cantina Chicken Bowl?▼

It includes slow-roasted chicken, seasoned rice, black beans, avocado ranch sauce, reduced-fat sour cream, lettuce, shredded purple cabbage, pico de gallo, guacamole, and cheddar cheese.

How can I make the Cantina Chicken Bowl lower calorie?▼

Remove the sour cream and cheese to save about 80-100 calories. For a low-carb version, skip the rice and ask for extra lettuce — this can bring carbs below 20g.

Is the Cantina Chicken Bowl good for muscle building?▼

With 24g protein at 480 calories, it offers a solid protein-to-calorie ratio. For even more protein, ask for extra chicken (adds ~80 cal and ~12g protein).

Nutrition Deep Dive

Cantina Chicken Bowl — Complete Nutrition & Macro Guide

The Cantina Chicken Bowl is Taco Bell's premium bowl option featuring slow-roasted chicken over seasoned rice and black beans, topped with guacamole, pico de gallo, avocado ranch sauce, and cheddar cheese. At 480 calories, it delivers an impressive nutritional profile for fast food.

Protein & Fiber Powerhouse

With 24g protein and 10g fiber (36% DV), this bowl stands out for satiety. The fiber comes from black beans and vegetables, while the protein comes from slow-roasted chicken. This combination keeps you full for 4-5 hours — ideal for a work lunch.

Sodium Watch

The 1,170mg sodium (51% DV) is the main concern. If you're watching sodium, make this your highest-sodium meal of the day and keep other meals light on salt. Removing the cheese saves about 200mg sodium.

Cantina Bowl vs Cantina Burrito

The Bowl (480 cal) saves you 50 calories compared to the Burrito (530 cal) by eliminating the flour tortilla. You also gain fiber (10g vs 5g) from the extra beans and vegetables. If you're choosing between the two, the bowl is the smarter pick for nutrition.

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