mexican · Restaurant plate
How many calories in a plate of chilaquiles?
About 1180 kcal for a typical restaurant plate.
Calories come primarily from the fried corn tortillas and the oil used to cook them. The sauce adds minimal calories, but toppings like crema, cheese, and fried eggs significantly increase the total energy density of the meal.
What each part adds
| Part | Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fried tortilla chips | 2 cups, 120 g | 600 kcal | 8 g | 65 g | 35 g |
| Salsa verde | 1 cup, 240 g | 80 kcal | 2 g | 12 g | 4 g |
| Refried beans | 0.5 cup, 130 g | 220 kcal | 8 g | 30 g | 8 g |
| Crema | 2 tbsp, 30 g | 90 kcal | 1 g | 1 g | 9 g |
| Queso fresco | 1 oz, 28 g | 100 kcal | 6 g | 0 g | 8 g |
| Fried egg | 1 large, 50 g | 90 kcal | 6 g | 0 g | 7 g |
| Whole plate | 1 serving, 598 g | 1180 kcal | 31 g | 108 g | 71 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
- Baked tortilla chips instead of fried2 cups−200 kcal
- Add fried egg1 large+90 kcal
- Use skim milk crema2 tbsp−40 kcal
- Add avocado slices0.5 medium+120 kcal