Enchiladas: calories, recipe and nutrition facts
One serving of enchiladas (2 enchiladas, 257 g) has 702 kcal. Per 100 g: 273 kcal.
Enchiladas is in the family World dishes. Per 100 g it provides 11.2 g protein, 15.4 g carbohydrates (1.9 g fiber) and 18.5 g fat: about 61% of its calories come from fat.
What enchiladas provides most
- High in vitamin B12: 0.86 µg per 100 g, 36 % of the Daily Value.
- High in selenium: 15.8 µg per 100 g, 29 % of the Daily Value.
- High in calcium: 314 mg per 100 g, 24 % of the Daily Value.
- High in vitamin A: 205 µg per 100 g, 23 % of the Daily Value.
- High in protein: 11.2 g per 100 g, 22 % of the Daily Value.
- High in phosphorus: 268 mg per 100 g, 21 % of the Daily Value.
Worth knowing, per 100 g: sodium: 528 mg · saturated fat: 8.4 g.
Enchiladas per serving
The serving is 2 enchiladas, 257 g (the reference recipe below).
| Nutrient | 100 g | 2 enchiladas |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 273 kcal | 702 kcal |
| Protein | 11.2 g | 28.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 15.4 g | 39.6 g |
| Fiber | 1.9 g | 4.9 g |
| Sugars | 2.6 g | 6.7 g |
| Fat | 18.5 g | 47.5 g |
| Sodium | 528 mg | 1,357 mg |
The reference recipe, ingredient by ingredient
| Ingredient | g | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Cheese enchiladas | 257 | 702 |
| Total | 257 | 702 |
We add up each ingredient, already cooked, with USDA SR28 data. The grams come from a typical home recipe: yours may use more or less of each, which changes the total.
Measured by USDA at Mexican restaurants in the United States.
Enchiladas nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 273 kcal | — |
| Protein | 11.2 g | 22 % |
| Total fat | 18.5 g | 24 % |
| Saturated fat | 8.4 g | 42 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.7 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.7 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 42 mg | 14 % |
| Carbohydrates | 15.4 g | 6 % |
| Dietary fiber | 1.9 g | 7 % |
| Total sugars | 2.6 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 205 µg | 23 % |
| Vitamin E | 1.3 mg | 9 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.06 mg | 5 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.22 mg | 17 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 0.63 mg | 4 % |
| B6 | 0.12 mg | 7 % |
| B12 | 0.86 µg | 36 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 314 mg | 24 % |
| Iron | 0.66 mg | 4 % |
| Magnesium | 29 mg | 7 % |
| Phosphorus | 268 mg | 21 % |
| Potassium | 140 mg | 3 % |
| Sodium | 528 mg | 23 % |
| Zinc | 1.8 mg | 17 % |
| Selenium | 15.8 µg | 29 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0.26 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other dishes
Of 76 dishes on Micela, enchiladas ranks 14th for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🍩 Buñuelos | 462 | 8 g |
| 2 | 🥧 Pecan pie | 412 | 4.9 g |
| 3 | 🍬 Turron | 398 | 3.3 g |
| 4 | 🧆 Falafel | 372 | 13.9 g |
| 5 | 🧀 Quesadilla | 368 | 15.9 g |
| 6 | 🍞 Pan de muerto | 367 | 9.4 g |
| 7 | 🧀 Nachos | 343 | 4.3 g |
| 8 | 🥟 Empanada | 335 | 11.3 g |
| 9 | 🍰 Fruitcake | 324 | 2.9 g |
| 10 | 🍟 French fries | 312 | 3.4 g |
| 11 | 🍌 Tostones | 309 | 1.5 g |
| 12 | 🫕 Fondue | 301 | 17.2 g |
| 13 | 🍖 Roast pork leg | 273 | 26.8 g |
| 14 | 🫔 Enchiladas | 273 | 11.2 g |
| 15 | 🫓 Pupusa | 256 | 11.7 g |
| 16 | 🍕 Pizza | 254 | 10.7 g |
| 17 | 🥩 Breaded steak (milanesa) | 247 | 24.4 g |
| 18 | 🥖 Molletes | 241 | 9.8 g |
| 19 | 🥟 Dumpling | 238 | 13.9 g |
| 20 | 🍌 Fried sweet plantains | 236 | 1.4 g |
| 21 | 🥪 Sandwich | 236 | 10.6 g |
| 22 | 🌭 Hot dog | 235 | 8.1 g |
| 23 | 🍤 Tempura | 232 | 20.7 g |
| 24 | 🫓 Arepa | 219 | 5.5 g |
| 25 | 🍔 Hamburger | 209 | 14.6 g |
| 26 | 🥧 Pumpkin pie | 204 | 4.5 g |
| 27 | 🫔 Chilaquiles | 198 | 4 g |
| 28 | 🍳 Fried egg | 196 | 13.6 g |
| 29 | 🥖 Stuffing | 195 | 2.7 g |
| 30 | 🌯 Burrito | 193 | 10 g |
| 31 | 🫔 Tamale | 190 | 9.5 g |
| 32 | 🦃 Roast turkey | 189 | 28.6 g |
| 33 | 🍚 Mexican rice | 185 | 3.3 g |
| 34 | 🍚 Rice with pigeon peas | 182 | 3.5 g |
| 35 | 🌮 Taco | 180 | 11.3 g |
| 36 | 🍚 Chicken and rice | 174 | 12 g |
| 37 | 🍚 Fried rice | 174 | 4 g |
| 38 | 🍠 Candied sweet potatoes | 164 | 0.89 g |
| 39 | 🥙 Shawarma | 159 | 13.1 g |
| 40 | 🫙 Cranberry sauce | 159 | 0.9 g |
| 41 | 🍣 Sushi | 157 | 8.1 g |
| 42 | 🫘 Refried beans | 156 | 6.9 g |
| 43 | 🍝 Spaghetti bolognese | 153 | 8 g |
| 44 | 🥚 Spanish omelette | 152 | 4.8 g |
| 45 | 🍚 Rice and black beans | 151 | 4.6 g |
| 46 | 🍳 Scrambled eggs | 149 | 10 g |
| 47 | 🍎 Christmas apple salad | 149 | 2 g |
| 48 | 🥘 Paella | 147 | 10.4 g |
| 49 | 🍛 Curry | 146 | 9.1 g |
| 50 | 🍮 Rice pudding | 146 | 3.2 g |
| 51 | 🥔 Potato salad | 143 | 2.7 g |
| 52 | 🍙 Rice ball | 137 | 5.2 g |
| 53 | 🍝 Lasagna | 135 | 7.3 g |
| 54 | 🍱 Bento | 128 | 8.8 g |
| 55 | 🥑 Guacamole | 121 | 1.7 g |
| 56 | 🥣 Oatmeal with milk | 114 | 4.8 g |
| 57 | 🥔 Mashed potatoes | 114 | 1.9 g |
| 58 | 🥡 Chop suey | 114 | 9.8 g |
| 59 | 🥣 Black bean soup | 103 | 5.1 g |
| 60 | 🐟 Basque-style salt cod | 103 | 8.5 g |
| 61 | 🍥 Fish cake | 99 | 15.2 g |
| 62 | 🍲 Stew | 98 | 7.8 g |
| 63 | 🎃 Candied pumpkin | 97 | 0.61 g |
| 64 | ☕ Champurrado | 94 | 1.9 g |
| 65 | 🍫 Mexican hot chocolate | 89 | 3.2 g |
| 66 | 🥛 Eggnog | 88 | 4.5 g |
| 67 | 🍲 Pozole | 82 | 6.3 g |
| 68 | 🥛 Atole | 79 | 2.3 g |
| 69 | 🍲 Tripe soup | 74 | 8.6 g |
| 70 | 🐟 Ceviche | 74 | 9.4 g |
| 71 | 🥤 Banana smoothie | 70 | 2.5 g |
| 72 | 🍢 Oden | 68 | 6.4 g |
| 73 | 🍜 Ramen | 65 | 4.4 g |
| 74 | 🥗 Salad | 59 | 0.92 g |
| 75 | 🍹 Mexican Christmas punch | 51 | 0.38 g |
| 76 | 🥣 Turkey gravy | 51 | 2.6 g |
Among Micela's 180 foods, enchiladas is in the top 10 for calcium (5th).
Where it comes from
Mexico.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in enchiladas?
A reference serving (2 enchiladas, 257 g) has 702 kcal: 273 kcal per 100 g. It depends on how much of each ingredient it has.
What is in enchiladas?
In the reference recipe: cheese enchiladas (257 g).
How much protein do enchiladas have?
11.2 g per 100 g; 28.8 g in 2 enchiladas.
How many carbs do enchiladas have?
15.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 1.9 g is fiber and 2.6 g sugars.
What vitamins and minerals do enchiladas have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: vitamin B12, 36 %; selenium, 29 %; calcium, 24 %; vitamin A, 23 %.
Where does enchiladas come from?
Mexico. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015) · NDB 36050 · Restaurant, Mexican, cheese enchilada · Cheese enchiladas, Mexican restaurant
One serving (2 enchiladas) is about 35% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers