Chimichanga
Fast foods, chimichanga, with beef and red chili peppers
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
DishesDietary labels are inferred automatically from Fast foods, chimichanga, with beef and red chili peppers's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Fair nutrient density 23/100
How many beneficial nutrients Fast foods, chimichanga, with beef 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 and red chili peppers come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
43% from carbs
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Carbs 43%24.1 g per serving
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Fat 40%10.1 g per serving
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Protein 17%9.5 g per serving
What Fast foods, chimichanga, with beef 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).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- 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 | 24.1 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 10.1 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 44.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 538.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 24.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 24.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 526.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 2,399.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 1,381.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 4,128.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 538.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9.5 g | |
| Histidine | 279.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 388.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 728.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 637.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 203.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 396.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 364.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 118.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 440.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 531.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 576.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 796.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 121.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 2,062.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 594.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 632.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 402.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 292.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 7.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg | |
| Vitamin D | ~ | — |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.2 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.8 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 48.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.6 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 1.2 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 37.0 mg | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | |
| Magnesium | 34.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 59.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 323.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 615.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 1.6 mg | |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg | |
| Selenium | 12.8 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 5.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 2.1 g | — |
About Fast foods, chimichanga, with beef 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 and red chili peppers?
There are 223 calories in 100 g of Fast foods, chimichanga, with beef and red chili peppers, or about 424 calories in 1 chimichanga (190 g).
How much protein is in Fast foods, chimichanga, with beef and red chili peppers?
Fast foods, chimichanga, with beef and red chili peppers contains 9.5 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Fast foods, chimichanga, with beef and red chili peppers?
Fast foods, chimichanga, with beef and red chili peppers has 24.1 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Fast foods, chimichanga, with beef and red chili peppers?
Fast foods, chimichanga, with beef and red chili peppers provides 10.1 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Fast foods, chimichanga, with beef and red chili peppers a good source of?
Fast foods, chimichanga, with beef and red chili peppers is an excellent source of Riboflavin (B2) (27% DV), Vitamin B12 (24% DV), Pantothenic Acid (B5) (23% DV) and Selenium (23% DV) and a good source of Protein, Niacin (B3), Copper, Zinc, Manganese and Thiamin (B1) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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