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Gorditas

Per 1 serving · 226 g · 6 ingredients

Calories
499
25%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    36g
    29% of calories
  • Carbs
    16g
    13% of calories
  • Fat
    32g
    58% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Gorditas (226 g) has 499 calories, with 36 g of protein, 16 g of carbohydrates and 32 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (58% of calories). It is high in protein (72% DV), Vitamin A (48% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (30% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 20%, 54% and 58% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
221cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
7.3g
Net carbs
14g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
1.5g
2.1 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein72%
  • Vitamin A48%
  • Riboflavin (B2)30%
  • Niacin78%
  • Vitamin B650%
  • Vitamin B1288%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Thiamine17%
  • Folate (B9)17%
  • Calcium10%
  • Magnesium15%
  • Copper18%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium20%
  • Saturated fat54%
  • Cholesterol58%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 45 min
  1. 1

    If not using pre-cooked chicken, cook the chicken fully (poach, roast, or simmer) until it reaches 165° and shred; let cool.

  2. 2

    Preheat the oven to 400° and lightly grease a 6-cup muffin tin with oil or nonstick spray.

  3. 3

    In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the corn, salt, and 1/2 cup water. When simmering, whisk in the cornmeal and cook, stirring constantly, until thick and the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in the butter and crumbled queso añejo until melted and evenly combined; remove from heat and let stand 1–2 minutes to firm slightly.

  5. 5

    Divide the warm corn mixture among the muffin cups, pressing firmly into the bottom and up the sides to form shells.

  6. 6

    Bake until the shells are crisp and lightly golden, 20–25 minutes. Cool 5 minutes, then carefully lift out of the tin.

  7. 7

    Fill each shell with the shredded chicken and any desired toppings, and serve warm.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (226 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A431 μg
48%
Vitamin C6 mg
7%
Vitamin D0.1 μg
1%
Vitamin E0.2 mg
1%
Vitamin K1 μg
1%
Thiamine0.2 mg
17%
Riboflavin (B2)0.4 mg
30%
Niacin12 mg
78%
Vitamin B61 mg
50%
Folate (B9)66 μg
17%
Vitamin B122 μg
88%
Pantothenic acid2 mg
43%
Choline11 mg
2%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium96 mg
10%
Iron3 mg
37%
Potassium444 mg
9%
Magnesium64 mg
15%
Phosphorus363 mg
52%
Zinc3 mg
30%
Copper0.2 mg
18%
Manganese0.2 mg
7%
Selenium24 μg
44%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene12 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid3 g—
Beta carotene29 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.5 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0.1 μg—
Fructose0.5 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid6 g—
Glycine2 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine2 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine3 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine3 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats12 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats6 g—
Proline2 g—
Retinol427 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch1 g—
Sucrose0.2 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.1 g—
Total omega 60.2 g—
Tryptophan0.4 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine2 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.1 μg—

Burning 499 calories

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

  • 95min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 60min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 42min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 70min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Gorditas?

One serving of Gorditas (1 serving) has 499 calories, which works out to 221 calories per 100 g. That is about 25% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Gorditas high in protein?

It provides a solid 36 g of protein per serving (72% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 29% 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 Gorditas keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 14 g of net carbs and 13% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Gorditas?

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

How much sugar is in Gorditas?

2.1 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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