Calories in Enchilada, chicken
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Enchilada, chicken contains 178 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (170 g) provides about 303 kcal.
Roughly 45% of its calories come from fat, with 33% from carbohydrates and 22% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less 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 19% of the Daily Value for selenium, 15% of the Daily Value for phosphorus and 12% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
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 | 178 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 9 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.2 g | 16% |
| Cholesterol C | 33 mg | 11% |
| Sodium C | 459 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 14.6 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.3 g | 8% |
| Total sugars C | 0.79 g | |
| Protein C | 10 g | 20% |
| Vitamin A C | 37 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.2 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.83 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K C | 4.6 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.065 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.12 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.8 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.21 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) C | 10 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.2 µg | 8% |
| Choline C | 25.2 mg | 5% |
| Calcium C | 116 mg | 9% |
| Iron C | 0.86 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium C | 34 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus C | 192 mg | 15% |
| Potassium C | 190 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Copper C | 0.079 mg | 9% |
| Selenium C | 10.2 µg | 19% |
% 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 22%
- Carbohydrates 33%
- Fat 45%
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
- Protein10 gbelow the median for other mexican mixed dishes (median 11.3 g)
- Fiber2.3 gabove the median for other mexican mixed dishes (median 2.1 g)
- Sugars0.79 gbelow the median for other mexican mixed dishes (median 1 g)
- Fat9 gbelow the median for other mexican mixed dishes (median 10.6 g)
- Saturated fat3.2 gbelow the median for other mexican mixed dishes (median 3.4 g)
- Sodium459 mgabove the median for other mexican mixed dishes (median 448 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water64.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.9 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.1 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.053 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.038 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.088 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.12 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.38 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.56 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.2 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.019 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.17 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.031 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.003 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 72 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 198 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 22 µg |
| Retinol C | 30 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 15 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 13 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 64.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 10 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Enchilada
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enchilada, NFS | 178 | 10 g | 14.6 g | 9 g |
| Enchilada, beef | 191 | 9.8 g | 14.6 g | 10.5 g |
| Enchilada, pork | 192 | 9.5 g | 14.6 g | 10.7 g |
| Enchilada, no meat | 165 | 6.4 g | 17.3 g | 8.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilaquiles | 195 | 10.6 g | 14.9 g | 10.7 g |
| Restaurant, Latino, tamale, pork | 174 | 7.4 g | 15.8 g | 9 g |
| Tamale, NFS | 174 | 7.4 g | 15.8 g | 9 g |
| Tamale, beef | 174 | 7.4 g | 15.8 g | 9 g |
| Tamale, pork | 174 | 7.4 g | 15.8 g | 9 g |
| Tamale, chicken | 174 | 7.4 g | 15.8 g | 9 g |
| Tamale casserole with meat | 174 | 7.4 g | 15.8 g | 9 g |
| Nachos, chicken, with beans | 203 | 9.6 g | 18.3 g | 10.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in enchilada?
100 g of enchilada has 178 kcal. 1 cup (170 g): about 303 kcal. 1 enchilada, any size (150 g): about 267 kcal.
Is enchilada high in protein?
Enchilada contains 10 g of protein per 100 g (20% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 17 g in 1 cup (170 g). About 22% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other mexican mixed dishes, that is below the median (median 11.3 g).
How many carbs are in enchilada?
Enchilada has 14.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.3 g of fiber and 0.79 g of sugars.
How much fat is in enchilada?
Enchilada contains 9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.2 g is saturated (16% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does enchilada contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (19% DV), phosphorus (15% DV), Vitamin B6 (12% DV), Niacin (B3) (11% DV) and zinc (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in enchilada?
100 g contains 459 mg of sodium, 20% 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 2708568. 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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