Calories in Enchilada, beef
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Enchilada, beef contains 191 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (170 g) provides about 325 kcal.
Roughly 49% of its calories come from fat, with 30% from carbohydrates and 20% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less 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 24% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 18% of the Daily Value for zinc and 17% 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 | 191 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 10.5 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.9 g | 20% |
| Cholesterol C | 27 mg | 9% |
| Sodium C | 458 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 14.6 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.3 g | 8% |
| Total sugars C | 0.79 g | |
| Protein C | 9.8 g | 20% |
| Vitamin A C | 36 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.2 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.82 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K C | 4.2 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.059 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.12 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.4 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.16 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) C | 11 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.57 µg | 24% |
| Choline C | 24 mg | 4% |
| Calcium C | 118 mg | 9% |
| Iron C | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium C | 32 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus C | 188 mg | 15% |
| Potassium C | 192 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 1.9 mg | 18% |
| Copper C | 0.084 mg | 9% |
| Selenium C | 9.4 µg | 17% |
% 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 20%
- Carbohydrates 30%
- 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
- Protein9.8 gbelow the median for other mexican mixed dishes (median 11.3 g)
- Fiber2.3 gabove the median for other mexican mixed dishes (median 2.1 g)
- Sugars0.79 gbelow the median for other mexican mixed dishes (median 1 g)
- Fat10.5 gbelow the median for other mexican mixed dishes (median 10.6 g)
- Saturated fat3.9 gabove the median for other mexican mixed dishes (median 3.4 g)
- Sodium458 mgabove the median for other mexican mixed dishes (median 448 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water63 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.8 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 | 1.5 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.1 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.053 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.038 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.089 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.12 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.45 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.82 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.2 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.2 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.032 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.002 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 72 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 198 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 21 µg |
| Retinol C | 29 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 15 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 13 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 63 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 11 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Enchilada
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enchilada, NFS | 178 | 10 g | 14.6 g | 9 g |
| Enchilada, pork | 192 | 9.5 g | 14.6 g | 10.7 g |
| Enchilada, chicken | 178 | 10 g | 14.6 g | 9 g |
| Enchilada, no meat | 165 | 6.4 g | 17.3 g | 8.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilaquiles | 195 | 10.6 g | 14.9 g | 10.7 g |
| Nachos, chicken, with beans | 203 | 9.6 g | 18.3 g | 10.5 g |
| Restaurant, Mexican, cheese tamales | 216 | 9 g | 18 g | 12 g |
| Biscayne codfish, Puerto Rican style | 190 | 9.2 g | 11.1 g | 12.2 g |
| Chili hot dog sandwich, on wheat bread | 215 | 10.3 g | 14.7 g | 12.8 g |
| CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL, lasagne | 191 | 10.5 g | 12.4 g | 11.1 g |
| Chili hot dog sandwich, on white bread | 215 | 9.9 g | 15.4 g | 12.7 g |
| Restaurant, Latino, tamale, pork | 174 | 7.4 g | 15.8 g | 9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in enchilada?
100 g of enchilada has 191 kcal. 1 cup (170 g): about 325 kcal. 1 enchilada, any size (150 g): about 287 kcal.
How much protein is in enchilada?
Enchilada contains 9.8 g of protein per 100 g (20% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 16.6 g in 1 cup (170 g). About 20% 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 enchilada?
Enchilada has 14.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.3 g of fiber and 0.79 g of sugars.
How much fat is in enchilada?
Enchilada contains 10.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.9 g is saturated (20% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does enchilada contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (24% DV), zinc (18% DV), selenium (17% DV) and phosphorus (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in enchilada?
100 g contains 458 mg of sodium, 20% 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 2708566. 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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