Is chili con carne spicy?

It can be, depending on how much chili and spices are added.

What can I serve with chili con carne?

It's commonly served with rice, tortillas, or cornbread.

Yes, you can replace meat with lentils or mushrooms for a vegetarian option.

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A hearty and flavorful dish made with ground meat, beans, tomatoes, and spices.

Por 100 g

120 kcal

1 cup

288 kcal

(240 g)

Proteína	Hidratos de carbono	Gordura
8.5 g / 100g	11 g / 100g	5 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 28% · Carbs 35% · Fat 37%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 cup (240 g, 288 kcal) is 14% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup takes about 70 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Chili Con Carne is number 1 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 170 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Chili Con Carne	120	8.5 g
Crunchy Vegetable Sushi	140	3 g
Savory Lentil Shepherd's Pie	150	9 g
Savory Veggie Sushi	150	3 g
Doro Wat (Ethiopian Chicken Stew)	200	25 g
Savory Okonomiyaki	210	8 g

Nutrition data updated June 12, 2026.

5/10

Chili con carne can be a satisfying dish that provides protein and fiber to help keep you full.

Is chili con carne spicy?: It can be, depending on how much chili and spices are added.
What can I serve with chili con carne?: It's commonly served with rice, tortillas, or cornbread.
Can it be made vegetarian?: Yes, you can replace meat with lentils or mushrooms for a vegetarian option.

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