1 stuffed pepper (~180 g) has about 390 calories.
Why estimates miss: Chile Relleno is a multi-ingredient dish. The egg batter is deep-fried, so most calories come from absorbed oil. Generic calorie apps undercount the hidden oil, sauce and portion — CalDesk AI's photo estimate is tuned to catch exactly this.
| Calories | 390 kcal |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Carbs | 20 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
About 16% of the calories come from protein, 21% from carbs and 63% from fat. That works out to about 217 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 stuffed pepper (~180 g) | 390 kcal | 15 g | 20 g | 26 g |
| 100 g | 217 kcal | 8.3 g | 11.1 g | 14.4 g |
| 200 g | 433 kcal | 16.7 g | 22.2 g | 28.9 g |
| Half serving | 195 kcal | 7.5 g | 10 g | 13 g |
Values are estimates for a typical serving and vary by preparation. Not medical or dietary advice.
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