american · Home-cooked bowl
How many calories in a bowl of chili?
About 650 kcal for a typical home-cooked bowl.
Calories come primarily from ground beef fat, beans, and added oils. Cheese and sour cream significantly increase the count. Broth and vegetables contribute minimal calories.
What each part adds
| Part | Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef (80/20) | 4 oz cooked, 113 g | 340 kcal | 22 g | 0 g | 28 g |
| Kidney Beans | 0.5 cup cooked, 86 g | 102 kcal | 7 g | 20 g | 0 g |
| Tomato Sauce | 0.5 cup, 130 g | 45 kcal | 2 g | 10 g | 0 g |
| Cheddar Cheese | 0.25 cup shredded, 28 g | 113 kcal | 7 g | 1 g | 9 g |
| Sour Cream | 2 tbsp, 30 g | 45 kcal | 0 g | 1 g | 5 g |
| Whole plate | 1 serving, 387 g | 645 kcal | 38 g | 32 g | 42 g |
Estimates for a typical portion. Your plate will differ with portion size and how it is cooked. Not medical advice.
Swaps that change the number
- Use 93% lean ground beef4 oz cooked−120 kcal
- Skip sour cream−45 kcal
- Add extra beans0.5 cup+102 kcal
- Add jalapeños1 pepper+25 kcal
Cook it lighter · from Thyme, our cookbook appHomemade white bean chicken chiliUses white beans and chicken instead of ground beef. Free recipe in the Thyme cookbook.
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