Calories in
restaurant, mexican, cheese enchilada
273 kcal per 100 g Restaurant, Mexican, cheese enchilada contains 273 calories per 100 grams, or about 666 calories per serving serving size varied from 1 to 3 enchiladas. Per 100 g it provides 11.2 g protein, 15.5 g carbohydrate and 18.5 g fat.
By calories that splits 23% carbohydrate, 16% protein, 61% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 serving serving size varied from 1 to 3 enchiladas | 244.0 g | 666 | 27.4 g | 37.7 g | 45.1 g |
| 1 enchilada | 137.0 g | 374 | 15.4 g | 21.2 g | 25.3 g |
| 2 enchilada | 257.0 g | 702 | 28.9 g | 39.7 g | 47.5 g |
| 3 enchilada | 365.0 g | 996 | 41.0 g | 56.4 g | 67.4 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per serving serving size varied from 1 to 3 enchiladas
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving serving size varied from 1 to 3 enchiladas |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 273 kcal | 666 kcal |
| Protein | 11.2 g | 27.4 g |
| Total fat | 18.5 g | 45.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 8.4 g | 20.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 15.5 g | 37.7 g |
| Fibre | 1.9 g | 4.6 g |
| Sugars | 2.6 g | 6.3 g |
| Sodium | 528.0 mg | 1,288.3 mg |
| Potassium | 140.0 mg | 341.6 mg |
| Calcium | 314.0 mg | 766.2 mg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 1.6 mg |
| Vitamin A | 205.0 µg | 500.2 µg |
| Cholesterol | 42.0 mg | 102.5 mg |
| Water | 52.4 g | 127.8 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 169855). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How restaurant, mexican, cheese enchilada compares
Among the 27 restaurant foods items on this site, restaurant, mexican, cheese enchilada ranks 8 of 27 by calorie density, against a category average of 213 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 28% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 4.1 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one serving serving size varied from 1 to 3 enchiladas (666 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 136 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in restaurant, mexican, cheese enchilada?
Restaurant, Mexican, cheese enchilada contains 273 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 666 calories per serving serving size varied from 1 to 3 enchiladas. It also provides 11.2 g of protein, 15.5 g of carbohydrate and 18.5 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of restaurant, mexican, cheese enchilada?
By calories, restaurant, mexican, cheese enchilada is roughly 23% carbohydrate, 16% protein and 61% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a serving serving size varied from 1 to 3 enchiladas?
About 136 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the restaurant, mexican, cheese enchilada I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Restaurant, Mexican, cheese enchilada". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.