Chicken Tostadas⏱ 20 min total

Chicken Tostadas

Per 1 serving · 223 g · 10 ingredients

Calories
313
16%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    21g
    26% of calories
  • Carbs
    19g
    24% of calories
  • Fat
    18g
    50% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Chicken Tostadas (223 g) has 313 calories, with 21 g of protein, 19 g of carbohydrates and 18 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (50% of calories). It is high in protein (41% DV), riboflavin (b2) (21% DV) and niacin (41% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 25%, 34% and 23% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
141cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
6.6g
Net carbs
14g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
4.8g
2.2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein41%
  • Riboflavin (B2)21%
  • Niacin41%
  • Vitamin B653%
  • Pantothenic acid32%
  • Phosphorus43%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber17%
  • Vitamin A15%
  • Vitamin E11%
  • Vitamin K17%
  • Thiamine11%
  • Folate (B9)17%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium25%
  • Saturated fat34%
  • Cholesterol23%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 10 min
  1. 1

    Pound the chicken breast to an even thickness using a kitchen mallet or the back of a heavy jar.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Cook the chicken for about 4 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through to 165°F with no pink in the center. Chop the cooked chicken.

  3. 3

    Spread refried beans onto each tostada shell and top with chopped chicken, cheddar cheese, lettuce, salsa, sour cream, onion, and avocado.

  4. 4

    Serve and enjoy!

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (223 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A133 μg
15%
Vitamin C5 mg
5%
Vitamin D0.2 μg
1%
Vitamin E2 mg
11%
Vitamin K21 μg
17%
Thiamine0.1 mg
11%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
21%
Niacin7 mg
41%
Vitamin B61 mg
53%
Folate (B9)68 μg
17%
Vitamin B120.3 μg
14%
Pantothenic acid2 mg
32%
Choline70 mg
13%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium168 mg
17%
Iron1 mg
16%
Potassium625 mg
13%
Magnesium58 mg
14%
Phosphorus304 mg
43%
Zinc2 mg
15%
Copper0.2 mg
17%
Manganese0.3 mg
12%
Selenium20 μg
36%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene6 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene742 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride7 μg—
Fructose1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid3 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene2,044 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.4 g—
Monounsaturated fats7 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats2 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol70 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch9 g—
Sucrose0.4 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.1 g—
Total omega 60.4 g—
Tryptophan0.3 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.2 μg—

Burning 313 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 59min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 38min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 26min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 44min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Chicken Tostadas?

One serving of Chicken Tostadas (1 serving) has 313 calories, which works out to 141 calories per 100 g. That is about 16% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Chicken Tostadas high in protein?

It provides a solid 21 g of protein per serving (41% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 26% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Chicken Tostadas keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 14 g of net carbs and 24% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Chicken Tostadas?

582 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Chicken Tostadas?

2.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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