Cemitas
Cemitas are hearty, Puebla-style sandwiches served on a sesame-seed egg roll, typically filled with breaded cutlets, avocado, Oaxaca cheese, and chipotle peppers.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-calorie, high-fat meal, with a rough ballpark of 800-1200 calories per serving, providing significant protein and carbohydrates alongside its rich fats.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 680 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbs | 52 g |
| Fat | 38 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 1150 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Calcium | 280 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 µg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.6 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 350 mg |
Per 1 sandwich (approx. 350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The name 'cemita' comes from the specific sesame-topped bread roll, and the sandwich is a beloved example of Puebla's unique culinary identity, often enjoyed as a substantial meal or late-night food.
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