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On The Border cheese enchilada
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 271 kcal —
- Protein 12 g 23%
- Carbohydrate 14 g 5%
- Fat 18 g 23%
- Saturated fat 7.5 g 38%
- Fibre 1.8 g 6%
- Sugars 2.9 g —
- Sodium 561 mg 24%
- Cholesterol 41 mg 14%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 10 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 0.89 mg 6%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.07 mg 5%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.22 mg 17%
- Niacin (B3) 0.78 mg 5%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.37 mg 7%
- Vitamin B6 0.13 mg 7%
- Folate (B9) 14 µg 4%
- Vitamin B12 0.72 µg 30%
Minerals
- Calcium 293 mg 23%
- Iron 0.71 mg 4%
- Magnesium 30 mg 7%
- Phosphorus 288 mg 23%
- Potassium 176 mg 4%
- Zinc 1.9 mg 17%
- Copper 0.07 mg 8%
- Manganese 0.13 mg 6%
- Selenium 16 µg 29%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 271 | 12 g | 14 g | 18 g |
| 1 × serving serving size varied from 1 to 3 enchiladas | 250 g | 678 | 29 g | 36 g | 44 g |
| 1 × enchilada | 241 g | 653 | 28 g | 35 g | 43 g |
| 2 × serving serving size varied from 1 to 3 enchiladas | 500 g | 1355 | 58 g | 72 g | 89 g |
| ½ × serving serving size varied from 1 to 3 enchiladas | 125 g | 339 | 15 g | 18 g | 22 g |
| 3 × serving serving size varied from 1 to 3 enchiladas | 750 g | 2033 | 88 g | 108 g | 133 g |
| 4 × serving serving size varied from 1 to 3 enchiladas | 1000 g | 2710 | 117 g | 144 g | 177 g |
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Questions about On The Border cheese enchilada
What is an On The Border cheese enchilada?
It is a tortilla rolled around cheese, covered with enchilada sauce and baked until hot. The soft tortilla and melted filling make it different from a crisp, folded quesadilla.
How do you reheat a cheese enchilada without drying it out?
Cover it loosely with foil and heat it in an oven at 180 °C for about 15–20 minutes, until steaming hot throughout. For a quicker option, cover it in the microwave and heat in short bursts, checking that the centre is hot.
Can you freeze a cheese enchilada?
Yes. Freeze it in an airtight container, ideally before reheating, and thaw it in the fridge overnight. Reheat it covered until steaming hot throughout; the tortilla may be softer after freezing.
What goes well with a cheese enchilada?
Serve it with Mexican rice, beans, salsa or a crunchy salad to balance the soft, saucy tortilla. Add salsa or fresh lime at the table for a brighter contrast.
How much energy is in one On The Border cheese enchilada?
A typical enchilada weighs about 241 g and provides 653 kcal. Restaurant servings can include more than one enchilada.
How does an On The Border cheese enchilada compare with its cheese quesadilla?
The cheese quesadilla has more energy per 100 g: 394 kcal, compared with 271 kcal in the enchilada. It is also higher in fat per 100 g, at 25.5 g versus 18 g.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 169854 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
