Calories in cheese enchilada (restaurant)
Calories, protein, carbohydrate and fat per 100 g and per serving, from the USDA reference database — plus what actually changes the number on your plate.
Short answer
100 g of cheese enchilada (restaurant) contains 273 kcal, with 11.2 g of protein, 15.5 g of carbohydrate and 18.5 g of fat.
A typical serving — 1 whole, about 130 g — is roughly 355 kcal.
That is a fairly calorie-dense food, so portion size matters.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 whole (130 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 273 kcal | 355 kcal |
| Protein | 11.2 g | 14.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 15.5 g | 20.1 g |
| Sugars | 2.6 g | 3.4 g |
| Fibre | 1.9 g | 2.5 g |
| Fat | 18.5 g | 24 g |
| Saturated fat | 8.4 g | 10.9 g |
| Cholesterol | 42 mg | 55 mg |
| Sodium | 528 mg | 686 mg |
| Potassium | 140 mg | 182 mg |
| Calcium | 314 mg | 408 mg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 0.9 mg |
| Water | 52 g | 68 g |
Calories per serving
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 whole | 130 g | 355 | 14.6 g | 20.1 g | 24 g |
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Calories by weight
Use this table when you know the weight but not the serving:
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 68 | 2.8 g | 3.9 g | 4.6 g |
| 50 g | 137 | 5.6 g | 7.7 g | 9.2 g |
| 100 g | 273 | 11.2 g | 15.5 g | 18.5 g |
| 150 g | 410 | 16.9 g | 23.2 g | 27.7 g |
| 200 g | 546 | 22.5 g | 30.9 g | 36.9 g |
| 250 g | 683 | 28.1 g | 38.6 g | 46.2 g |
| 300 g | 819 | 33.7 g | 46.4 g | 55.4 g |
Where the calories come from
Calories come from three macronutrients: protein and carbohydrate at 4 kcal per gram, fat at 9 kcal per gram. For cheese enchilada (restaurant) the split is:
- Protein: 11.2 g × 4 = 45 kcal — 16% of calories
- Carbohydrates: 15.5 g × 4 = 62 kcal — 23% of calories
- Fat: 18.5 g × 9 = 166 kcal — 61% of calories
- Most of the energy in cheese enchilada (restaurant) comes from fat (61% of calories).
- For 200 kcal you can eat about 75 g.
What actually changes the number
A restaurant cheese enchilada is 273 kcal per 100 g and about 355 kcal each; a two-enchilada plate with rice and beans is 1,000–1,200. The cheese and sauce are two thirds of the calories.
How accurate are these numbers?
The values on this page are reference averages from the USDA FoodData Central database (SR Legacy release), measured on samples of cheese enchilada as sold and prepared in the United States. Your portion will differ: produce varies by variety and ripeness, meat by cut and trim, and anything cooked by the fat and water it gained or lost.
For most foods the per-100 g figure is reliable to within about 10%. The larger uncertainty is almost always the weight of what is on your plate and the cooking fat you cannot see — the two things worth checking before you worry about the database.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 100 g of cheese enchilada?
100 g of cheese enchilada (restaurant) contains 273 kcal (11.2 g protein, 15.5 g carbohydrate, 18.5 g fat), according to USDA reference data.
How many calories are in a serving of cheese enchilada?
A typical serving of cheese enchilada — 1 whole, about 130 g — has roughly 355 kcal. Weigh your own portion once to see how it compares; serving sizes vary more than the food does.
How much protein is in cheese enchilada?
Cheese enchilada (restaurant): 11.2 g of protein per 100 g, which is moderate. Foods above about 15–20 g per 100 g, or where protein supplies a third or more of the calories, are usually considered high-protein.
What amount of cheese enchilada equals 200 kcal?
At 273 kcal per 100 g, about 75 g of cheese enchilada equals 200 kcal.
Can I track cheese enchilada by taking a photo?
Yes. A photo calorie app like Wellix identifies cheese enchilada on the plate and estimates the portion from the image. The estimate is most accurate when you confirm the weight or the count, and tell the app about anything the camera cannot see — cooking oil, butter, dressings and sauces.
Source
Nutrition data: U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central — SR Legacy, FDC ID 169855: "Restaurant, Mexican, cheese enchilada". Values are per 100 g of edible portion. Serving weights are USDA household measures or typical retail sizes; check the label where one exists. View the USDA record.
Wellix provides general nutrition information and is not medical advice. Nutrition values are reference averages and individual foods vary. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes.
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