Last updated: Aug 9, 2026
El Chico

Side: Black Beans (6 oz)

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El Chico Side: Black Beans (6 oz) is carb-leaning, with about 62% of macro calories from carb. Each serving has 250 calories, 16g protein, 39g carbs, and 3.5g fat, making it a lighter restaurant option to compare with larger meals.

6 oz
Serving Size
250
Calories
Per serving
16 g
Protein
39 g
Carbs
3.5 g
Fat

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving

Calories250 kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.5 g4%
Saturated Fat 2 g10%
Trans Fat 0 g—
Cholesterol 5 mg2%
Sodium 890 mg39%
Total Carbohydrate 39 g14%
Dietary Fiber 14 g50%
Total Sugars 2 g—
Protein 16 g32%
Vitamin A—
Vitamin C—
Vitamin D—
Calcium—
Iron—
Potassium—
Caffeine—

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrition Breakdown

250
kcal
Protein16 g (25%)
Carbs39 g (62%)
Fat3.5 g (13%)
Estimated calorie contribution using 4 kcal/g for protein and carbohydrates and 9 kcal/g for fat.

Meal Planning Insights

Protein density6.4/10

25% of macro calories come from protein.

Satiety index10/10

Estimated from protein, fiber, calories, and fat balance.

Activity estimate63 min walk

About 25 minutes of running for these calories.

Key Nutrients

Protein 16 g32%
Fiber 14 g50%
Sodium 890 mg39%
Sugars 2 g—
Saturated Fat 2 g10%
How we calculate these values

Diet Compatibility

High protein6.4/10 protein density from 16g protein and 250 calories.Yes
Lower carb39g carbs per serving.No
Low fat3.5g total fat per serving.No
High sugar2g total sugars per serving.No
High sodium890mg sodium per serving.Yes
Vegetarian source flagNo vegetarian flag is published for this item.Not flagged

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Side: Black Beans (6 oz) Compared With Nearby Items

El Chico Side: Black Beans (6 oz) is listed in the Sides category with 250 calories, 16g protein, 39g carbs, and 3.5g fat per serving.

Data Source and Methodology

Nutrition values for Side: Black Beans (6 oz) are maintained in Nutrimetry from restaurant-published menu data and were last checked on Aug 9, 2026. Macro percentages use 4 calories per gram for protein and carbohydrates and 9 calories per gram for fat.

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