1 cup (250 g) has about 290 calories.
Why estimates miss: Beef Chili is a multi-ingredient dish. Leaner ground beef and less cheese on top trims the fat noticeably. Generic calorie apps undercount the hidden oil, sauce and portion — CalDesk AI's photo estimate is tuned to catch exactly this.
| Calories | 290 kcal |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Carbs | 26 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
About 27% of the calories come from protein, 36% from carbs and 37% from fat. That works out to about 116 calories per 100 g.
Based on the Atwater factors: 4 calories per gram of protein and carbohydrate, and 9 calories per gram of fat.
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (250 g) | 290 kcal | 20 g | 26 g | 12 g |
| 100 g | 116 kcal | 8 g | 10.4 g | 4.8 g |
| 200 g | 232 kcal | 16 g | 20.8 g | 9.6 g |
| Half serving | 145 kcal | 10 g | 13 g | 6 g |
Values are estimates for a typical serving and vary by preparation. Not medical or dietary advice.
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