mexican · Restaurant plate
How many calories in a plate of enchiladas?
About 1460 kcal for a typical restaurant plate.
Calories come from the flour tortilla base, the meat filling, and the heavy cheese topping. The red chili sauce adds carbohydrates and fats, while sour cream provides additional dairy fat to the total count.
What each part adds
| Part | Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flour Tortilla | 3 medium, 135 g | 390 kcal | 10 g | 66 g | 8 g |
| Seasoned Ground Beef | 1 cup, 227 g | 440 kcal | 36 g | 2 g | 30 g |
| Shredded Cheddar Cheese | 1 cup, 113 g | 455 kcal | 25 g | 3 g | 37 g |
| Red Enchilada Sauce | 1 cup, 245 g | 120 kcal | 3 g | 20 g | 4 g |
| Sour Cream | 2 tbsp, 30 g | 50 kcal | 0 g | 1 g | 5 g |
| Whole plate | 1 serving, 750 g | 1455 kcal | 74 g | 92 g | 84 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 corn tortillas3 small−60 kcal
- Skip sour cream−50 kcal
- Use low-fat cheese1 cup−150 kcal
- Add extra cheese0.5 cup+225 kcal
- Use turkey instead of beef1 cup−100 kcal
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