Chiles rellenos
| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 195 kcal |
| Protein | 9.0 g |
| Fat | 12.0 g |
| Carbs | 14.0 g |
Chiles rellenos are a classic Mexican dish of large mild chiles — typically poblanos — stuffed with cheese or a meat filling, coated in egg batter and fried. They appear as a main course across Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine, often served with tomato sauce and rice. Per 100 g, chiles rellenos provide 195 kcal, 9 g of protein, 12 g of fat and 14 g of carbohydrates, with 2.5 g of dietary fibre and 4.5 g of sugars. Notable micronutrients include 480 mg of sodium, 320 mg of potassium, 180 mg of calcium, 55 mg of vitamin C and 95 mcg of vitamin A per 100 g. No glycemic index data is available for this dish. Suitable for vegetarian, gluten-free and Mediterranean dietary patterns.
How many calories in chiles rellenos?
Chiles rellenos contain 195 kcal per 100 g. A single stuffed chile typically weighs around 150–200 g, putting one serving at roughly 290–390 kcal depending on size and filling.
How much vitamin C is in chiles rellenos?
Chiles rellenos provide 55 mg of vitamin C per 100 g, largely from the chile pepper itself. That is a substantial amount relative to the daily reference intake of around 80 mg for adults.
Are chiles rellenos gluten-free?
Chiles rellenos can be gluten-free when the batter is made with egg alone and no wheat flour is added, which is the traditional preparation. This dish is listed as gluten-free in its standard form, though recipes using wheat-based coatings would not qualify.
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approximateMacros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 195 kcal |
| Protein | 9.0 g |
| Fat | 12.0 g |
| Carbs | 14.0 g |
| Sugars | 4.5 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 5.5 g |
| Monounsaturated | 4.2 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 1.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 95.0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 180 mg |
| Iron | 1.4 mg |
| Potassium | 320 mg |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 95.0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 55.0 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.60 mcg |