Calories in Chimichanga, meat
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Chimichanga, meat contains 324 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (120 g) provides about 389 kcal.
Roughly 53% of its calories come from fat, with 32% from carbohydrates and 15% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in other mexican mixed dishes on FoodFactly, where the median is 216 kcal per 100 g across 52 foods.
100 g provides 34% of the Daily Value for selenium, 30% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 23% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 324 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 18.8 g | 24% |
| Saturated fat C | 5.1 g | 26% |
| Cholesterol C | 27 mg | 9% |
| Sodium C | 413 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 25.8 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Total sugars C | 2 g | |
| Protein C | 12.1 g | 24% |
| Vitamin A C | 10 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.8 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K C | 13.4 µg | 11% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.28 mg | 23% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.21 mg | 16% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 3.7 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.14 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) C | 80 µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.72 µg | 30% |
| Choline C | 27.1 mg | 5% |
| Calcium C | 110 mg | 8% |
| Iron C | 2.6 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium C | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 179 mg | 14% |
| Potassium C | 150 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 2.1 mg | 19% |
| Copper C | 0.076 mg | 8% |
| Selenium C | 18.7 µg | 34% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 15%
- Carbohydrates 32%
- Fat 53%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein12.1 gabove the median for other mexican mixed dishes (median 11.3 g)
- Fiber1.8 gbelow the median for other mexican mixed dishes (median 2.1 g)
- Sugars2 gabove the median for other mexican mixed dishes (median 1 g)
- Fat18.8 gin the top quarter of other mexican mixed dishes (median 10.6 g)
- Saturated fat5.1 gin the top quarter of other mexican mixed dishes (median 3.4 g)
- Sodium413 mgbelow the median for other mexican mixed dishes (median 448 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water41.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 6.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 4.9 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 4.3 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.033 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.017 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.013 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.031 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.045 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.27 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.5 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 6.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.54 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.013 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.22 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.087 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.002 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 5 µg |
| Retinol C | 10 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 41.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 41 µg |
| Folate, food C | 11 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Chimichanga
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chimichanga, with beans | 260 | 7.4 g | 26.8 g | 13.8 g |
| Chimichanga, chicken | 304 | 12.5 g | 25.8 g | 16.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken fillet biscuit, from fast food | 320 | 10.8 g | 26.4 g | 19.1 g |
| APPLEBEE'S, Double Crunch Shrimp | 323 | 12.3 g | 26 g | 18.9 g |
| Ham biscuit sandwich | 322 | 11.6 g | 28.2 g | 18.1 g |
| DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks | 324 | 13.6 g | 27.2 g | 17.9 g |
| DOMINO'S 14" Sausage Pizza, Crunchy Thin Crust | 319 | 12.8 g | 25.3 g | 18.5 g |
| Egg sandwich on biscuit, with bacon | 309 | 11.9 g | 21.8 g | 19.2 g |
| Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, sausage topping, thin crust | 321 | 13.4 g | 27 g | 17.7 g |
| McDONALD'S, Sausage McMUFFIN | 333 | 12.7 g | 24.5 g | 21.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in chimichanga?
100 g of chimichanga has 324 kcal. 1 cup (120 g): about 389 kcal. 1 item, any size (190 g): about 616 kcal.
Is chimichanga high in protein?
Chimichanga contains 12.1 g of protein per 100 g (24% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 14.5 g in 1 cup (120 g). About 15% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other mexican mixed dishes, that is above the median (median 11.3 g).
How many carbs are in chimichanga?
Chimichanga has 25.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.8 g of fiber and 2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in chimichanga?
Chimichanga contains 18.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.1 g is saturated (26% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does chimichanga contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (34% DV), Vitamin B12 (30% DV), Thiamin (B1) (23% DV), Niacin (B3) (23% DV) and Folate (B9) (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in chimichanga?
100 g contains 413 mg of sodium, 18% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2708587. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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