Calories in Chiles rellenos, cheese-filled
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Chiles rellenos, cheese-filled contains 228 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (176 g) provides about 401 kcal.
Roughly 68% of its calories come from fat, with 18% from carbohydrates and 14% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for other mexican mixed dishes on FoodFactly (216 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 44% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 16% of the Daily Value for calcium and 15% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.
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 | 228 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 17.2 g | 22% |
| Saturated fat C | 6.1 g | 31% |
| Cholesterol C | 30 mg | 10% |
| Sodium C | 445 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 10.4 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Total sugars C | 1.5 g | |
| Protein C | 7.8 g | 16% |
| Vitamin A C | 71 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin C C | 39.9 mg | 44% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.9 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K C | 12.7 µg | 11% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.12 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.18 mg | 14% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.96 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.13 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) C | 37 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.36 µg | 15% |
| Choline C | 11.3 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 203 mg | 16% |
| Iron C | 0.67 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium C | 15 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 148 mg | 12% |
| Potassium C | 119 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 1.2 mg | 11% |
| Copper C | 0.047 mg | 5% |
| Selenium C | 7.7 µg | 14% |
% 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 14%
- Carbohydrates 18%
- Fat 68%
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
- Protein7.8 gin the lowest quarter of other mexican mixed dishes (median 11.3 g)
- Fiber0.7 gin the lowest quarter of other mexican mixed dishes (median 2.1 g)
- Sugars1.5 gabove the median for other mexican mixed dishes (median 1 g)
- Fat17.2 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)
- Sodium445 mgbelow the median for other mexican mixed dishes (median 448 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water62.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3.7 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 | 3.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.22 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.12 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.083 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.19 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.25 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.79 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.43 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.22 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.067 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.003 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 93 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 159 µg |
| Retinol C | 63 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 9 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 3 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 62.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 12 µg |
| Folate, food C | 16 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Chiles rellenos
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiles rellenos, filled with meat and cheese | 230 | 9 g | 9.7 g | 17.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrimp toast | 222 | 8.5 g | 12 g | 15.4 g |
| Frankfurters or hot dogs and sauerkraut | 198 | 7.6 g | 3.4 g | 17.3 g |
| Chili hot dog, no bun | 202 | 10 g | 7.1 g | 15 g |
| Stuffed grape leaves with beef and rice | 228 | 8.2 g | 11.3 g | 17 g |
| Frankfurters or hot dogs with tomato-based sauce | 223 | 8.5 g | 3.6 g | 19.6 g |
| Egg salad sandwich on white | 260 | 10 g | 17.1 g | 16.6 g |
| Egg salad sandwich on wheat | 259 | 10.6 g | 15.8 g | 16.8 g |
| Pasta with cream sauce and meat, restaurant | 213 | 5.7 g | 15.4 g | 14.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in chiles rellenos?
100 g of chiles rellenos has 228 kcal. 1 cup (176 g): about 401 kcal. 1 chili (143 g): about 326 kcal.
How much protein is in chiles rellenos?
Chiles rellenos contains 7.8 g of protein per 100 g (16% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 13.8 g in 1 cup (176 g). About 14% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other mexican mixed dishes, that is in the lowest quarter (median 11.3 g).
How many carbs are in chiles rellenos?
Chiles rellenos has 10.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.7 g of fiber and 1.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in chiles rellenos?
Chiles rellenos contains 17.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6.1 g is saturated (31% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does chiles rellenos contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (44% DV), calcium (16% DV), Vitamin B12 (15% DV), selenium (14% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in chiles rellenos?
100 g contains 445 mg of sodium, 19% 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 2710043. 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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