How many calories are in a traditional enchilada made with lard or oil and topped cheese?

A typical enchilada (without rice or beans) is around 300 calories. It has 13 g of fat, a third of which is saturated fat. Saturated fats are primarily used for energy and are usually solid at room temperature.

If the beef or chicken in an enchilada is fried, the saturated fat amount and saturated fat percentage will increase.

Cheese also adds calories to enchiladas. Cheddar has about 115 calories per ounce. A typical burrito contains around 1.5 to 2 ounces of cheese.

Toppings also increase calories and sodium in enchiladas.