Calories in Chimichanga, pollo
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Chimichanga, pollo contains 304 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 taza (120 g) provides about 365 kcal.
Roughly 49% of its calories come from fat, with 34% from carbohydrates and 17% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in otros platos mixtos mexicanos on FoodFactly, where the median is 216 kcal per 100 g across 52 foods.
100 g provides 36% of the Daily Value for selenio, 27% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 24% 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 | 304 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 16,4 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat C | 4 g | 20% |
| Cholesterol C | 36 mg | 12% |
| Sodium C | 414 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 25,8 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1,8 g | 6% |
| Total sugars C | 2 g | |
| Protein C | 12,5 g | 25% |
| Vitamina A C | 12 µg | 1% |
| Vitamina C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamina D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamina E C | 1,8 mg | 12% |
| Vitamina K C | 14 µg | 12% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0,29 mg | 24% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0,21 mg | 16% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 4,3 mg | 27% |
| Vitamina B6 C | 0,21 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) C | 79 µg | 20% |
| Vitamina B12 C | 0,13 µg | 5% |
| Choline C | 29 mg | 5% |
| Calcio C | 107 mg | 8% |
| Iron C | 2,1 mg | 12% |
| Magnesio C | 20 mg | 5% |
| Fósforo C | 186 mg | 15% |
| Potasio C | 147 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0,79 mg | 7% |
| Copper C | 0,069 mg | 8% |
| Selenio C | 20 µg | 36% |
% 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 17%
- Carbohydrates 34%
- Fat 49%
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
- Protein12,5 gin the top quarter of otros platos mixtos mexicanos (median 11,3 g)
- Fiber1,8 gbelow the median for otros platos mixtos mexicanos (median 2,1 g)
- Sugars2 gabove the median for otros platos mixtos mexicanos (median 1 g)
- Fat16,4 gin the top quarter of otros platos mixtos mexicanos (median 10,6 g)
- Saturated fat4 gabove the median for otros platos mixtos mexicanos (median 3,4 g)
- Sodium414 mgbelow the median for otros platos mixtos mexicanos (median 448 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4,1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water44 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Grasa monoinsaturada C | 5,8 g |
|---|---|
| Grasa poliinsaturada C | 5,1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0,002 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0,002 g |
| Ácido linoléico (omega-6, 18:2) C | 4,5 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 | 0,03 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0,043 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0,15 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2,5 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1,1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5,6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0,54 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0,025 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0,18 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0,085 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0,003 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Betacaroteno C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxantina C | 6 µg |
| Retinol C | 12 µg |
| Caroteno, alfa C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Agua C | 44 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Ácido fólico C | 41 µg |
| Folato, comida C | 10 µg |
| Vitamina E, añadido C | 0 mg |
| Vitamina B-12, añadido 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, carne | 324 | 12,1 g | 25,8 g | 18,8 g |
| Chimichanga, con frijoles | 260 | 7,4 g | 26,8 g | 13,8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza con pepperoni, corteza relleno | 296 | 12,9 g | 27,2 g | 15 g |
| Quesadilla, NFS | 316 | 13,4 g | 28,6 g | 16,2 g |
| Quesadilla, queso | 316 | 13,4 g | 28,6 g | 16,2 g |
| Sándwich de panecillos inglés | 300 | 13,5 g | 22,8 g | 17,2 g |
| Quesadilla, carne de res o cerdo | 305 | 14,1 g | 27,3 g | 15,1 g |
| PAPA JOHN'S 14" Pizza de Queso, Thin Crust | 295 | 12,3 g | 26,3 g | 15,7 g |
| Pizza blanca, queso, con carne, corteza gruesa | 296 | 12,8 g | 27,2 g | 14,8 g |
| DENNY's, palitos de queso mozzarella | 324 | 13,6 g | 27,2 g | 17,9 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 304 kcal. 1 taza (120 g): about 365 kcal. 1 artículo, cualquier tamaño (190 g): about 578 kcal.
Is chimichanga high in protein?
Chimichanga contains 12,5 g of protein per 100 g (25% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 15 g in 1 taza (120 g). About 17% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other otros platos mixtos mexicanos, that is among the highest quarter (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 16,4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4 g is saturated (20% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does chimichanga contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenio (36% DV), Niacin (B3) (27% DV), Thiamin (B1) (24% DV), Folate (B9) (20% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in chimichanga?
100 g contains 414 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 31 de octubre de 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 de noviembre de 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 2708589. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 31 de octubre de 2024. Imported 6 de noviembre de 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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