Baked Potato with Chili

Baked Potato with Chili is a hearty, comforting dish featuring a fluffy baked potato topped with a rich, savory chili, typically made with ground meat, beans, tomatoes, and a blend of spices. It's a popular American comfort food, often enjoyed as a satisfying meal in casual dining or at home.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in carbohydrates from the potato and protein from the chili's meat and beans, with a moderate to high fat content depending on the chili recipe. It provides key nutrients like fiber, iron, and B vitamins, with a rough calorie ballpark of 400-600 per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	55 g
Fat	15 g
Fiber	12 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	900 mg
Potassium	1200 mg
Iron	5 mg
Vitamin C	25 mg
Vitamin B6	0.8 mg
Niacin (B3)	6 mg
Magnesium	80 mg
Phosphorus	300 mg
Zinc	4 mg

Per 1 medium potato (200g) with 1 cup (240g) chili, total ~440g · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a fusion of simple home cooking and hearty, spiced flavors, making it a versatile dish that can be customized with various toppings like cheese, sour cream, or green onions. Nutritionally, the combination of a starchy base with protein-rich chili creates a balanced, energy-dense meal.