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Chilaquiles vs chicken enchiladas

Chilaquiles and chicken enchiladas have the same estimated satiety score: 2 out of 5. Chicken enchiladas have fewer calories: 178 kcal per 100 g, versus 195 for chilaquiles, so the same calories come with more grams of food.

Two dishes made with corn tortillas.

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USDA FDC 2708505 and 2708568

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Key differences

  • They provide similar protein per calorie: 5.5 g per 100 kcal for chilaquiles and 5.6 g for chicken enchiladas.
  • Chicken enchiladas have fewer calories: 178 kcal per 100 g, versus 195 for chilaquiles, so the same calories come with more grams of food.
  • They have similar fiber: 2.1 g per 100 g for chilaquiles and 2.3 g for chicken enchiladas.

Comparison per 100 g and per serving

Values per 100 g (3.5 oz) and per typical serving. USDA descriptions: Chilaquiles; Chicken enchilada.
NutrientChilaquilesserving: 170 g (6 oz)Chicken enchiladasserving: 150 g (5.5 oz)Difference
Calories195 kcal per 100 g (3.5 oz)332 kcal per serving178 kcal per 100 g (3.5 oz)267 kcal per serving−17 kcal per 100 g (3.5 oz)−65 kcal per serving
Protein10.6 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)18.1 g per serving10 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)15 g per serving−0.6 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)−3 g per serving
Carbohydrates14.9 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)25.3 g per serving14.6 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)22 g per serving−0.3 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)−3.4 g per serving
of which sugars1.1 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)1.9 g per serving0.8 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)1.2 g per serving−0.3 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)−0.7 g per serving
Fiber2.1 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)3.6 g per serving2.3 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)3.5 g per serving+0.2 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)−0.1 g per serving
Fat10.7 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)18.1 g per serving9 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)13.5 g per serving−1.7 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)−4.6 g per serving
of which saturated5.1 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)8.6 g per serving3.2 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)4.8 g per serving−1.9 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)−3.8 g per serving
Water61.9 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)105.2 g per serving64.4 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)96.6 g per serving+2.5 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)−8.6 g per serving
Protein per 100 kcal5.5 g5.6 g+0.2 g
Estimated satiety (1 to 5)2 / 52 / 50

In bold, the value more favorable to satiety when the gap is clear. Difference: Chicken enchiladas minus Chilaquiles. Source: USDA FDC 2708505 and 2708568.

Per typical serving

With typical servings, 170 g (6 oz) of chilaquiles have about 332 kcal and 18.1 g of protein, and 150 g (5.5 oz) of chicken enchiladas about 267 kcal and 15 g.

To get 20 g of protein you would need about 188 g of chilaquiles (367 kcal) or about 199 g of chicken enchiladas (355 kcal).

The typical serving is a common amount used for the math, not a recommendation. Ounces are rounded US equivalents; the values come from the database entries cited in the sources.

Which is more filling?

Chilaquiles and chicken enchiladas have the same estimated satiety score: 2 out of 5.

  • Chilaquiles: Calculation: 1 (base) + 0 (moderate energy density: 195 kcal/100 g) + 1 (protein: 5.5 g/100 kcal) + 0 (fiber: 1.1 g/100 kcal) + 0 (solid food with 61.9 g of water, under 70) = 2.
  • Chicken enchiladas: Calculation: 1 (base) + 0 (moderate energy density: 178 kcal/100 g) + 1 (protein: 5.6 g/100 kcal) + 0 (fiber: 1.3 g/100 kcal) + 0 (solid food with 64.4 g of water, under 70) = 2.

The 1 to 5 score is our own estimate: it starts at 1 point, adds points for low energy density, for protein and fiber per 100 kcal, and for the water in solid foods, and subtracts points for drinks with calories. It is useful for comparing foods with each other; it is not a measurement in people.

When to choose each one

Chilaquiles

  • If you want more protein in a typical serving: 18.1 g in 170 g (6 oz).
  • If gas or bloating bothers you: they do not carry our “May cause bloating” tag, which chicken enchiladas do.

Chicken enchiladas

  • If you want to eat more grams for the same calories: 178 kcal per 100 g.
  • If you prefer a lighter typical serving: about 267 kcal in 150 g (5.5 oz).

On a GLP-1 medication

Chilaquiles. None of our GLP-1 tags apply to this food.

Chicken enchiladas. “May cause bloating”: it can cause gas or bloating in some people, and on a GLP-1 medication that feeling can be more noticeable.

These are general guidelines, not medical advice: everyone tolerates foods differently.

Full food pages

  • Chilaquiles: every nutrient, frequently asked questions, and similar foods.
  • Chicken enchiladas: every nutrient, frequently asked questions, and similar foods.

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Sources

Sources for the data on this page, with the access date.

  1. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service.USDA FoodData Central (FNDDS 2021-2023): Chilaquiles (FDC ID 2708505).accessed .
  2. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service.USDA FoodData Central (FNDDS 2021-2023): Enchilada, chicken (FDC ID 2708568).accessed .