Calories in Gordita, meat
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Gordita, meat contains 296 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (120 g) provides about 355 kcal.
Roughly 59% of its calories come from fat, with 23% from protein and 18% from carbohydrates (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 60% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 35% of the Daily Value for zinc and 29% of the Daily Value for selenium.
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 | 296 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 19.4 g | 25% |
| Saturated fat C | 6.1 g | 31% |
| Cholesterol C | 54 mg | 18% |
| Sodium C | 330 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 13.1 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 0.32 g | |
| Protein C | 17 g | 34% |
| Vitamin A C | 20 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.4 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K C | 7.8 µg | 7% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.25 mg | 21% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.25 mg | 19% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 4.3 mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.29 mg | 17% |
| Folate (B9) C | 48 µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.4 µg | 60% |
| Choline C | 47.5 mg | 9% |
| Calcium C | 87 mg | 7% |
| Iron C | 2.6 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium C | 26 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 179 mg | 14% |
| Potassium C | 209 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 3.8 mg | 35% |
| Copper C | 0.076 mg | 8% |
| Selenium C | 16 µg | 29% |
% 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 23%
- Carbohydrates 18%
- Fat 59%
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
- Protein17 gin the top quarter of other mexican mixed dishes (median 11.3 g)
- Fiber1 gin the lowest quarter of other mexican mixed dishes (median 2.1 g)
- Sugars0.32 gin the lowest quarter of other mexican mixed dishes (median 1 g)
- Fat19.4 gin the top quarter of other mexican mixed dishes (median 10.6 g)
- Saturated fat6.1 gin the top quarter of other mexican mixed dishes (median 3.4 g)
- Sodium330 mgin the lowest quarter of other mexican mixed dishes (median 448 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water49 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 7.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3.4 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 | 3 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.065 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.035 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.025 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.061 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.085 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.49 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.7 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 7.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.35 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.026 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.39 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.066 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.004 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 4 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 55 µg |
| Retinol C | 20 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 2 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 49 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 22 µg |
| Folate, food C | 11 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, cheese only | 324 | 10.6 g | 22.4 g | 21.6 g |
| Gordita, with beans | 207 | 5.8 g | 20.2 g | 11.8 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, Chicken McNUGGETS | 302 | 15.8 g | 15.1 g | 19.8 g |
| Italian sandwich or sub, restaurant | 313 | 16.2 g | 16.4 g | 20 g |
| T.G.I. FRIDAY'S, chicken fingers | 325 | 18.7 g | 16.8 g | 20.3 g |
| T.G.I. FRIDAY'S, chicken fingers, from kids' menu | 330 | 18.1 g | 17.7 g | 20.8 g |
| Double cheeseburger, on white bun, 2 medium patties | 300 | 19.6 g | 11.8 g | 18.8 g |
| Double cheeseburger, from fast food, 2 medium patties | 300 | 19.6 g | 11.8 g | 18.8 g |
| Double cheeseburger, on white bun, 2 small patties | 296 | 19.3 g | 13.3 g | 17.9 g |
| Cheeseburger, on wheat bun, 1 large patty | 295 | 19.2 g | 13.9 g | 17.6 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 296 kcal. 1 cup (120 g): about 355 kcal. 1 item, any size (175 g): about 518 kcal.
Is gordita high in protein?
Gordita contains 17 g of protein per 100 g (34% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 20.4 g in 1 cup (120 g). About 23% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other mexican mixed dishes, that is among the highest quarter (median 11.3 g).
How many carbs are in gordita?
Gordita has 13.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1 g of fiber and 0.32 g of sugars.
How much fat is in gordita?
Gordita contains 19.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6.1 g is saturated (31% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does gordita contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (60% DV), zinc (35% DV), selenium (29% DV), Niacin (B3) (27% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (21% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in gordita?
100 g contains 330 mg of sodium, 14% 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 2708585. 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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