Chorizo, Cheese, and Egg Burrito⏱ 30 min total

Chorizo, Cheese, and Egg Burrito

Per 1 serving · 227 g · 7 ingredients

Calories
516
26%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    24g
    19% of calories
  • Carbs
    51g
    40% of calories
  • Fat
    23g
    41% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Chorizo, Cheese, and Egg Burrito (227 g) has 516 calories, with 24 g of protein, 51 g of carbohydrates and 23 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (41% of calories). It is high in protein (49% DV), thiamine (53% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (40% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 48%, 46% and 75% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
228cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
4.7g
Net carbs
46g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
4.3g
3.1 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein49%
  • Thiamine53%
  • Riboflavin (B2)40%
  • Niacin29%
  • Vitamin B631%
  • Folate (B9)40%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber15%
  • Vitamin A14%
  • Vitamin D10%
  • Potassium10%
  • Magnesium11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium48%
  • Saturated fat46%
  • Cholesterol75%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 20 min
  1. 1

    Cook the rice according to the package, then fluff and keep warm.

  2. 2

    In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the chorizo, breaking it up, until fully sizzling and cooked through, 4–5 minutes. Drain excess fat.

  3. 3

    Whisk the eggs in a large bowl, then stir in the cooked chorizo.

  4. 4

    Return the mixture to the skillet and scramble over medium heat until just set and moist.

  5. 5

    Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a low burner until pliable. Heat the black beans in a small saucepan until warm.

  6. 6

    Fill each tortilla with the egg–chorizo mixture, rice, warmed black beans, cheese, and salsa. Fold the sides in and roll tightly to form burritos; serve immediately.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (227 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A125 μg
14%
Vitamin C1 mg
2%
Vitamin D2 μg
10%
Vitamin E1 mg
9%
Vitamin K5 μg
4%
Thiamine1 mg
53%
Riboflavin (B2)1 mg
40%
Niacin5 mg
29%
Vitamin B60.4 mg
31%
Folate (B9)159 μg
40%
Vitamin B121 μg
47%
Pantothenic acid2 mg
32%
Choline193 mg
35%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium212 mg
21%
Iron5 mg
57%
Potassium479 mg
10%
Magnesium46 mg
11%
Phosphorus368 mg
53%
Zinc3 mg
26%
Copper0.2 mg
28%
Manganese1 mg
28%
Selenium41 μg
75%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene105 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.4 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride21 μg—
Fructose1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid4 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene2,044 μg—
Lysine2 g—
Maltose1 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats10 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats3 g—
Proline2 g—
Retinol116 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch20 g—
Sucrose0.5 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.1 g—
Total omega 61 g—
Tryptophan0.3 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D31 μg—

Burning 516 calories

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

  • 98min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 62min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 43min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 73min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Chorizo, Cheese, and Egg Burrito?

One serving of Chorizo, Cheese, and Egg Burrito (1 serving) has 516 calories, which works out to 228 calories per 100 g. That is about 26% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Chorizo, Cheese, and Egg Burrito high in protein?

It provides a solid 24 g of protein per serving (49% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 19% 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.

Is Chorizo, Cheese, and Egg Burrito keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 46 g of net carbs and 40% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Chorizo, Cheese, and Egg Burrito?

1113 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Chorizo, Cheese, and Egg Burrito?

3.1 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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