Chimichanga

Fast foods, chimichanga, with beef, cheese, and red chili peppers

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10%

202 kcal Calories

16%

8.2 g Protein

21.3 g Carbs

13%

9.8 g Fat

Good nutrient density 26/100

How many beneficial nutrients Fast foods, chimichanga, with beef, cheese, and red chili peppers delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Fast foods, chimichanga, with beef, cheese, and red chili peppers come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

202 kcal / serving

41% from carbs

Carbs 41%

21.3 g per serving
Fat 43%

9.8 g per serving
Protein 16%

8.2 g per serving

What Fast foods, chimichanga, with beef, cheese, and red chili peppers is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Riboflavin (B2)41% Copper35% Vitamin B1230% Selenium25% Zinc23% Protein16% Pantothenic Acid (B5)16% Folate (B9)13% Niacin (B3)12% Thiamin (B1)11% Iron10%

Full nutrition breakdown

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Moderate
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Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

Carbohydrates	Amount	% DV
Total Carbohydrate	21.3 g	8%

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	9.8 g	13%
Saturated Fat	4.6 g	23%
Monounsaturated Fat	3.9 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.3 g	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	303.0 mg	—
Myristic Acid	349.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	2,402.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	1,897.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	3,923.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	303.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	8.2 g	16%
Histidine	228.0 mg	—
Isoleucine	332.0 mg	—
Leucine	605.0 mg	—
Lysine	500.0 mg	—
Methionine	166.0 mg	—
Phenylalanine	342.0 mg	—
Threonine	288.0 mg	—
Tryptophan	97.0 mg	—
Valine	374.0 mg	—
Alanine	392.0 mg	—
Arginine	438.0 mg	—
Aspartic Acid	619.0 mg	—
Cystine	100.0 mg	—
Glutamic Acid	1,840.0 mg	—
Glycine	422.0 mg	—
Proline	593.0 mg	—
Serine	350.0 mg	—
Tyrosine	254.0 mg	—

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	28.0 mcg	3%
Vitamin C	1.0 mg	1%
Vitamin D	~	—
Vitamin E	~	—
Vitamin K	~	—
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg	11%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.5 mg	41%
Niacin (B3)	1.9 mg	12%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	5%
Folate (B9)	50.0 mcg	13%
Vitamin B12	0.7 mcg	30%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	0.8 mg	16%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	121.0 mg	9%
Iron	1.8 mg	10%
Magnesium	23.0 mg	5%
Phosphorus	81.0 mg	6%
Potassium	183.0 mg	4%
Sodium	497.0 mg	22%
Zinc	2.6 mg	23%
Copper	0.3 mg	35%
Manganese	0.2 mg	9%
Selenium	13.7 mcg	25%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	28.0 mg	9%
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	~	—
Caffeine	~	—
Theobromine	~	—
Ash	1.7 g	—

About Fast foods, chimichanga, with beef, cheese, and red chili peppers

The chimichanga is a deep-fried burrito, a hearty Tex-Mex and Mexican-American favorite in which a flour tortilla is wrapped around a savory filling and then fried until the outside turns crisp and golden. Fillings usually feature seasoned shredded beef, chicken, or pork along with rice, beans, and cheese, and the finished chimichanga is smothered with toppings like salsa, sour cream, guacamole, melted cheese, or a red chile sauce.

Its origins are claimed by several Arizona restaurants, each with a story about a burrito accidentally slipping into the fryer. Frying makes it a rich, filling, calorie-dense dish, while the meat and beans bring protein and fiber. The contrast of the shatteringly crisp shell against the soft, warm filling is the whole appeal. Some cooks bake or air-fry it for a lighter result. Serve a chimichanga hot and freshly fried, piled with your favorite toppings, before the crust has a chance to soften.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Fast foods, chimichanga, with beef, cheese, and red chili peppers?

There are 202 calories in 100 g of Fast foods, chimichanga, with beef, cheese, and red chili peppers, or about 364 calories in 1 chimichanga (180 g).

How much protein is in Fast foods, chimichanga, with beef, cheese, and red chili peppers?

Fast foods, chimichanga, with beef, cheese, and red chili peppers contains 8.2 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Fast foods, chimichanga, with beef, cheese, and red chili peppers?

Fast foods, chimichanga, with beef, cheese, and red chili peppers has 21.3 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Fast foods, chimichanga, with beef, cheese, and red chili peppers?

Fast foods, chimichanga, with beef, cheese, and red chili peppers provides 9.8 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Fast foods, chimichanga, with beef, cheese, and red chili peppers a good source of?

Fast foods, chimichanga, with beef, cheese, and red chili peppers is an excellent source of Riboflavin (B2) (41% DV), Copper (35% DV), Vitamin B12 (30% DV), Selenium (25% DV) and Zinc (23% DV) and a good source of Protein, Pantothenic Acid (B5), Folate (B9), Niacin (B3), Thiamin (B1) and Iron (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.