creamy enchiladas has a very high-calorie, high-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Niacin.
The food contains 61.9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 24.7 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and average PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 7.27 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to Mexican cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 68, for creamy enchiladas, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 14% | |
Calories from Fat | 49% | |
Calories from Carbs | 36% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 2155 IU | 43.1% | ||
Vitamin C | 31.2 mg | 52% | ||
Vitamin D | 2 IU | 0.5% | ||
Vitamin E | 0.76 mg | 2.5% | ||
Thiamin | 0.27 mg | 17.7% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.33 mg | 19.2% | ||
Niacin | 6.5 mg | 32.4% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.71 mg | 35.7% | ||
Folate | 44.4 mcg | 11.1% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 1.4 mcg | 23.4% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 1.4 mg | 14.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 345 mg | 34.5% | ||
Iron | 7.3 mg | 40.4% | ||
Magnesium | 84.8 mg | 21.2% | ||
Phosphorus | 315 mg | 31.5% | ||
Potassium | 1 mg | 0% | ||
Sodium | 1 mg | 0% | ||
Zinc | 3 mg | 20.3% | ||
Copper | 0.56 mg | 28% | ||
Manganese | 0.7 mg | 35.1% | ||
Selenium | 9.5 mcg | 13.5% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 61.9 g | 20.6% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 33.2% | ||
Sugars | 4.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 24.7 g | 49.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 37.4 g | 57.5% | ||
Saturated Fat | 14.3 g | 71.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 10.9 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.9 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 676 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37.4 g 57.5%
Saturated Fat 14.3 g 71.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 68.3 mg 22.8%
Sodium 1 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 61.9 g 20.6%
Dietary Fiber 8.3 g33.2%
Sugars 4.5 g
Protein 24.7 g 49.4%
Vitamin A 43.1% Vitamin C 52%
Calcium 34.5% Iron 40.4%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 870
Protein 38 g | Carbs 60 g | Fat 52 g
Per Serving | Calories 220
Protein 10 g | Carbs 34 g | Fat 7 g
Per Serving | Calories 315
Protein 14.5 g | Carbs 40.6 g | Fat 12.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 406
Protein 21.3 g | Carbs 56 g | Fat 18.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 282
Protein 34.1 g | Carbs 15.2 g | Fat 8.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 284
Protein 12.3 g | Carbs 34.9 g | Fat 10.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 202
Protein 8.2 g | Carbs 12.1 g | Fat 14.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 360
Protein 21 g | Carbs 17.7 g | Fat 22.3 g