Calories in Chili, NFS
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Chili, NFS contains 118 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (255 g) provides about 301 kcal.
Roughly 34% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 33% from protein and 33% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in meat mixed dishes on FoodFactly, where the median is 137 kcal per 100 g across 233 foods.
100 g provides 26% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 18% of the Daily Value for zinc and 16% of the Daily Value for copper.
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 | 118 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 4.3 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.6 g | 8% |
| Cholesterol C | 22 mg | 7% |
| Sodium C | 340 mg | 15% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 10.2 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber C | 3 g | 11% |
| Total sugars C | 1.5 g | |
| Protein C | 9.8 g | 20% |
| Vitamin A C | 12 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C C | 6.3 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.46 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 4.6 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.077 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.086 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.8 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.19 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) C | 50 µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.63 µg | 26% |
| Choline C | 34.3 mg | 6% |
| Calcium C | 21 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 1.9 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium C | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 107 mg | 9% |
| Potassium C | 285 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 2 mg | 18% |
| Copper C | 0.14 mg | 16% |
| Selenium C | 6.6 µg | 12% |
% 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 33%
- Carbohydrates 34%
- Fat 33%
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
- Protein9.8 gabove the median for meat mixed dishes (median 8.2 g)
- Fiber3 gin the top quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 0.9 g)
- Sugars1.5 gabove the median for meat mixed dishes (median 1.3 g)
- Fat4.3 gin the lowest quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 6.8 g)
- Saturated fat1.6 gbelow the median for meat mixed dishes (median 2 g)
- Sodium340 mgabove the median for meat mixed dishes (median 319 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water74.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.28 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 | 0.19 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.12 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.93 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.5 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.079 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.011 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.15 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.011 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.002 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 114 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 2,140 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 19 µg |
| Retinol C | 1 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 11 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 17 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 74.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 50 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Chili
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chili, no beans, canned entree Canned | 118 | 7.5 g | 6.1 g | 7.1 g |
| Chili, white | 95 | 9.9 g | 9.7 g | 1.9 g |
| Chili, vegetarian | 119 | 6.3 g | 18.9 g | 2.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chili with meat and beans | 118 | 9.8 g | 10.2 g | 4.3 g |
| Chili with macaroni | 126 | 9 g | 14.4 g | 3.7 g |
| Chili with chicken and beans | 99 | 10.2 g | 10.2 g | 2.1 g |
| Shrimp chow mein or chop suey with noodles | 117 | 9.1 g | 11.4 g | 4 g |
| Beef chow mein or chop suey with noodles | 129 | 10.8 g | 11.2 g | 4.9 g |
| Chicken or turkey chow mein or chop suey with noodles | 131 | 9.9 g | 11.2 g | 5.4 g |
| Chow mein or chop suey, NS as to type of meat, with noodles | 131 | 9.9 g | 11.2 g | 5.4 g |
| Asian chicken or turkey garden salad with crispy noodles, chicken and/or turkey, lettuce, fruit, nuts, crispy noodles, no dressing | 116 | 10.2 g | 8.1 g | 5.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in chili?
100 g of chili has 118 kcal. 1 cup (255 g): about 301 kcal. Guideline amount per cup of french fries (64 g): about 76 kcal. Guideline amount per hot dog or per hamburger (64 g): about 76 kcal.
How much protein is in chili?
Chili contains 9.8 g of protein per 100 g (20% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 25 g in 1 cup (255 g). About 33% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat mixed dishes, that is above the median (median 8.2 g).
How many carbs are in chili?
Chili has 10.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3 g of fiber and 1.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in chili?
Chili contains 4.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.6 g is saturated (8% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does chili contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (26% DV), zinc (18% DV), copper (16% DV), Folate (B9) (13% DV) and selenium (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in chili?
100 g contains 340 mg of sodium, 15% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does chili have the same nutrition not specified and canned?
No. Per 100 g, chili, NFS has 118 kcal, while chili, no beans, canned entree has 118 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
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 2706373. 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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