Calories in Enchilada sauce, green
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Enchilada sauce, green contains 38 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (16 g) provides about 6 kcal.
Roughly 67% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 21% from fat and 12% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in dips, gravies, other sauces on FoodFactly, where the median is 163 kcal per 100 g across 59 foods.
100 g provides 14% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 11% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K and 10% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
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 | 38 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.89 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat C | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 906 mg | 39% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 6.4 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Total sugars C | 3.5 g | |
| Protein C | 1.1 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 11 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C C | 12.3 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.43 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 13.6 µg | 11% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.046 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.036 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.6 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.083 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 8 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 7.9 mg | 1% |
| Calcium C | 9 mg | 0.7% |
| Iron C | 0.65 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium C | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 41 mg | 3% |
| Potassium C | 259 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 0.25 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.081 mg | 9% |
| Selenium C | 0.8 µg | 1% |
% 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 12%
- Carbohydrates 67%
- Fat 21%
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
- Protein1.1 gin the lowest quarter of dips, gravies, other sauces (median 3.8 g)
- Fiber1.9 gin the top quarter of dips, gravies, other sauces (median 0.3 g)
- Sugars3.5 gin the top quarter of dips, gravies, other sauces (median 2 g)
- Fat0.89 gin the lowest quarter of dips, gravies, other sauces (median 13.3 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of dips, gravies, other sauces (median 3.9 g)
- Sodium906 mgin the top quarter of dips, gravies, other sauces (median 541 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water89.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 123 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 422 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 10 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 5 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 89.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 8 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Enchilada sauce
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enchilada sauce, red | 30 | 0.62 g | 4.9 g | 0.91 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauce, salsa, verde, ready-to-serve | 38 | 1.1 g | 6.4 g | 0.89 g |
| Salsa verde or salsa, green | 38 | 1.1 g | 6.4 g | 0.89 g |
| Sauce, salsa, ready-to-serve | 29 | 1.5 g | 6.6 g | 0.17 g |
| Spaghetti sauce, fat free | 24 | 1.2 g | 5.3 g | 0.3 g |
| SMART SOUP, Vietnamese Carrot Lemongrass | 44 | 1.3 g | 8.2 g | 1.1 g |
| SMART SOUP, Thai Coconut Curry | 36 | 0.8 g | 6.5 g | 1.1 g |
| Soup, mulligatawany | 48 | 1.7 g | 7 g | 1.7 g |
| Spaghetti sauce with added vegetables | 46 | 1.5 g | 7.5 g | 1.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in enchilada sauce?
100 g of enchilada sauce has 38 kcal. 1 tablespoon (16 g): about 6 kcal.
How much protein is in enchilada sauce?
Enchilada sauce contains 1.1 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.18 g in 1 tablespoon (16 g). About 12% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dips, gravies, other sauces, that is in the lowest quarter (median 3.8 g).
How many carbs are in enchilada sauce?
Enchilada sauce has 6.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.9 g of fiber and 3.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in enchilada sauce?
Enchilada sauce contains 0.89 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does enchilada sauce contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (14% DV), Vitamin K (11% DV) and Niacin (B3) (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in enchilada sauce?
100 g contains 906 mg of sodium, 39% 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 2709742. 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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