Calories in Gordita, cheese only
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Gordita, cheese only contains 324 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (120 g) provides about 389 kcal.
Roughly 60% of its calories come from fat, with 27% from carbohydrates and 13% 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 31% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 25% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2) and 22% of the Daily Value for calcium.
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 | 21.6 g | 28% |
| Saturated fat C | 8.3 g | 42% |
| Cholesterol C | 35 mg | 12% |
| Sodium C | 490 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 22.4 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Total sugars C | 0.74 g | |
| Protein C | 10.6 g | 21% |
| Vitamin A C | 83 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.6 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K C | 8.7 µg | 7% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.38 mg | 31% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.33 mg | 25% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.6 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.14 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) C | 76 µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.46 µg | 19% |
| Choline C | 8.2 mg | 1% |
| Calcium C | 288 mg | 22% |
| Iron C | 2.2 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium C | 33 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus C | 225 mg | 18% |
| Potassium C | 102 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 1.8 mg | 16% |
| Copper C | 0.058 mg | 6% |
| Selenium C | 10.5 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 13%
- Carbohydrates 27%
- Fat 60%
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
- Protein10.6 gbelow the median for other mexican mixed dishes (median 11.3 g)
- Fiber1.7 gbelow the median for other mexican mixed dishes (median 2.1 g)
- Sugars0.74 gbelow the median for other mexican mixed dishes (median 1 g)
- Fat21.6 gin the top quarter of other mexican mixed dishes (median 10.6 g)
- Saturated fat8.3 gin the top quarter of other mexican mixed dishes (median 3.4 g)
- Sodium490 mgin the top quarter of other mexican mixed dishes (median 448 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water43 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 6.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 4.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 3.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.29 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.16 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.11 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.25 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.34 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 1.1 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 4.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.6 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 6.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.41 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.27 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.057 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.003 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 6 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 92 µg |
| Retinol C | 82 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 3 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 43 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 36 µg |
| Folate, food C | 14 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Gordita
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordita, with beans | 207 | 5.8 g | 20.2 g | 11.8 g |
| Gordita, meat | 296 | 17 g | 13.1 g | 19.4 g |
| Gordita, meat, with beans | 252 | 11.4 g | 16.6 g | 15.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDONALD'S, Sausage Biscuit with Egg | 311 | 11.3 g | 19.3 g | 22.3 g |
| Egg sandwich on biscuit, with sausage | 310 | 11 g | 18.6 g | 21.4 g |
| Sausage, egg and cheese breakfast biscuit | 324 | 9.5 g | 21.6 g | 22.1 g |
| McDONALD'S, Sausage McMUFFIN | 333 | 12.7 g | 24.5 g | 21.1 g |
| Fast Foods, biscuit, with egg and sausage | 312 | 11.1 g | 21.1 g | 20.8 g |
| Frito pie | 328 | 10 g | 26.3 g | 21 g |
| Egg sandwich on biscuit, with bacon | 309 | 11.9 g | 21.8 g | 19.2 g |
| Pig in a blanket | 310 | 11.4 g | 19.2 g | 20.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in gordita?
100 g of gordita has 324 kcal. 1 cup (120 g): about 389 kcal. 1 item, any size (125 g): about 405 kcal.
Is gordita high in protein?
Gordita contains 10.6 g of protein per 100 g (21% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 12.7 g in 1 cup (120 g). About 13% 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 gordita?
Gordita has 22.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.7 g of fiber and 0.74 g of sugars.
How much fat is in gordita?
Gordita contains 21.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8.3 g is saturated (42% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does gordita contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (31% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (25% DV), calcium (22% DV), Vitamin B12 (19% DV) and selenium (19% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in gordita?
100 g contains 490 mg of sodium, 21% 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 2708583. 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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