Nachos nutrition, glycemic index, calories and serving size
Fast foods, nachos, with cheese
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Nachos
Glycemic index ⓘ
Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
(low)
Serving Size ⓘ
Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs)
1 serving (80 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ
PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula.On PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower negative value is the more alkaline the effect is. 0 is neutral.
-0.1 (neutral)
Calories
343
Monounsaturated Fat
Fats
Polyunsaturated fat
Potassium
Calories
Explanation: This food contains more Monounsaturated Fat than 88% of foods. More importantly, although there are several foods (12%) which contain more Monounsaturated Fat, this food itself is rich in Monounsaturated Fat more than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly it is relatively rich in Fats, Polyunsaturated fat, Potassium and Calories
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Macronutrients chart
Protein:
9%
Daily Value: 9%
4.32 g of 50 g
Fats:
33%
Daily Value: 33%
21.5 g of 65 g
Carbs:
12%
Daily Value: 12%
34.91 g of 300 g
Water:
2%
Daily Value: 2%
37.4 g of 2,000 g
Other:
1.87 g
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Nutrition Facts
___ servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per Serving
Calories
343
% Daily Value*
34%
Total Fat
22g
10%
Saturated Fat
2g
1%
Cholesterol
3mg
13%
Sodium
313mg
12%
TotalCarbohydrate
35g
12%
Dietary Fiber
3g
Total Sugars 2g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
4g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
63mg
6%
Iron
1mg
6%
Potassium
362mg
10%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
Low in Cholesterol
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High level of Cholesterol may be dangerous for your health, especially if you suffer from cardio-vascular deseases.
No Trans Fats
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Trans fats tend to increase risk of coronary heart disease according to various studies. The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) states that trans fats increase levels of LDL and decrease levels of HDL. According to NAS trans fatty acid consumption should be as low as possible while consuming a nutritionally adequate diet.
Low in Saturated Fats
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 recommends using less than 10 percent of calories from saturated fats link
Low in Sodium
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Extensive usage of sodium is not recommended for the people suffering from hypertonia.
Low in Sugars
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Using too much sugars can lead to weight gain or diabetes.
Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
63 mg of 1,000 mg
6%
Iron:
0.75 mg of 18 mg
4%
Magnesium:
42 mg of 400 mg
11%
Phosphorus:
198 mg of 1,000 mg
20%
Potassium:
362 mg of 3,500 mg
10%
Sodium:
313 mg of 2,400 mg
13%
Zinc:
0.86 mg of 15 mg
6%
Copper:
0.064 mg of 2 mg
3%
Manganese:
0.187 mg of 2 mg
9%
Selenium:
8.6 µg of 70 µg
12%
Choline:
26.4 mg of 550 mg
5%
Mineral chart - relative view
Potassium
362 mg
TOP 23%
Magnesium
42 mg
TOP 25%
Calcium
63 mg
TOP 29%
Sodium
313 mg
TOP 33%
Phosphorus
198 mg
TOP 39%
Manganese
0.187 mg
TOP 52%
Zinc
0.86 mg
TOP 57%
Selenium
8.6 mg
TOP 62%
Iron
0.75 mg
TOP 68%
Choline
26.4 mg
TOP 72%
Copper
0.064 mg
TOP 73%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
21 IU of 5,000 IU
0%
Vitamin E :
4.08 mg of 20 mg
20%
Vitamin D:
0 µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
1.1 mg of 60 mg
2%
Vitamin B1:
0.123 mg of 2 mg
8%
Vitamin B2:
0.133 mg of 2 mg
8%
Vitamin B3:
0.63 mg of 20 mg
3%
Vitamin B5:
0.38 mg of 10 mg
4%
Vitamin B6:
0.215 mg of 2 mg
11%
Folate, total:
10 µg of 400 µg
3%
Vitamin B12:
0.07 µg of 6 µg
1%
Vitamin K:
19.3 µg of 80 µg
24%
Folic acid (B9):
0 µg of 400 µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin E
4.08 µg
TOP 37%
Vitamin C
1.1 µg
TOP 40%
Vitamin B1
0.123 µg
TOP 43%
Vitamin K
19.3 µg
TOP 47%
Vitamin B6
0.215 µg
TOP 47%
Vitamin A
21 µg
TOP 58%
Vitamin B2
0.133 µg
TOP 61%
Folate, total
10 µg
TOP 62%
Vitamin B12
0.07 µg
TOP 64%
Vitamin B5
0.38 µg
TOP 67%
Vitamin B3
0.63 µg
TOP 75%
Folic acid (B9)
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
42 mg of 280 mg
15%
Threonine:
156 mg of 1,050 mg
15%
Isoleucine:
187 mg of 1,400 mg
13%
Leucine:
521 mg of 2,730 mg
19%
Lysine:
156 mg of 2,100 mg
7%
Methionine:
94 mg of 1,050 mg
9%
Phenylalanine:
229 mg of 1,750 mg
13%
Valine:
250 mg of 1,820 mg
14%
Histidine:
135 mg of 700 mg
19%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.04 g
Carbohyrates breakdown for Nachos
Starch:
28.33 g
Sucrose:
0.53 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.63 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content / ratio for Nachos
Sugars:
2.17 g
Fiber:
3.2 g
All nutrients for Nachos per 100g
| Nutrient | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Value | Comparison |
| Protein | 10% | 64% | 4.32g |
1.5 times more than Broccoli 
|
| Fats | 33% | 14% | 21.5g |
1.5 times less than Cheese 
|
| Carbs | 12% | 25% | 34.91g |
1.2 times more than Rice 
|
| Calories | 13% | 24% | 343kcal |
7.3 times more than Orange 
|
| Starch | 12% | 89% | 28.33g |
1.9 times more than Potato 
|
| Fructose | 0% | 100% | 0g |
N/A 
|
| Sugars | 2% | 59% | 2.17g |
4.1 times less than Coca-Cola 
|
| Fiber | 8% | 25% | 3.2g |
1.3 times more than Orange
|
| Calcium | 6% | 29% | 63mg |
2 times less than Milk 
|
| Iron | 4% | 68% | 0.75mg |
3.5 times less than Beef 
|
| Magnesium | 11% | 25% | 42mg |
3.3 times less than Kidney bean 
|
| Phosphorus | 28% | 39% | 198mg |
1.1 times more than Chicken meat 
|
| Potassium | 8% | 23% | 362mg |
2.5 times more than Cucumber 
|
| Sodium | 13% | 33% | 313mg |
1.6 times less than White Bread 
|
| Zinc | 8% | 57% | 0.86mg |
7.3 times less than Beef
|
| Copper | 0% | 73% | 0.06mg |
2.2 times less than Shiitake 
|
| Vitamin A | 0% | 58% | 21IU |
795.5 times less than Carrot 
|
| Vitamin E | 27% | 37% | 4.08mg |
2.8 times more than Kiwifruit 
|
| Vitamin D | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin C | 1% | 40% | 1.1mg |
48.2 times less than Lemon 
|
| Vitamin B1 | 8% | 43% | 0.12mg |
2.2 times less than Pea 
|
| Vitamin B2 | 8% | 61% | 0.13mg |
Equal to Avocado 
|
| Vitamin B3 | 3% | 75% | 0.63mg |
15.2 times less than Turkey meat 
|
| Vitamin B5 | 4% | 67% | 0.38mg |
3 times less than Sunflower seed 
|
| Vitamin B6 | 11% | 47% | 0.22mg |
1.8 times more than Oat 
|
| Folate, total | 3% | 62% | 10µg |
6.1 times less than Brussels sprout 
|
| Vitamin B12 | 1% | 64% | 0.07µg |
10 times less than Pork 
|
| Vitamin K | 24% | 47% | 19.3µg |
5.3 times less than Broccoli
|
| Folic acid (B9) | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A 
|
| Tryptophan | 0% | 87% | 0.04mg |
7.3 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0% | 86% | 0.16mg |
4.6 times less than Beef
|
| Isoleucine | 0% | 86% | 0.19mg |
4.9 times less than Salmon 
|
| Leucine | 0% | 81% | 0.52mg |
4.7 times less than Tuna 
|
| Lysine | 0% | 88% | 0.16mg |
2.9 times less than Tofu 
|
| Methionine | 0% | 84% | 0.09mg |
Equal to Quinoa 
|
| Phenylalanine | 0% | 85% | 0.23mg |
2.9 times less than Egg
|
| Valine | 0% | 85% | 0.25mg |
8.1 times less than Soybean 
|
| Histidine | 0% | 83% | 0.14mg |
5.5 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Cholesterol | 1% | 54% | 3mg |
124.3 times less than Egg
|
| Trans Fat | 0% | 66% | 0.06g |
256.7 times less than Margarine 
|
| Saturated Fat | 11% | 45% | 2.17g |
2.7 times less than Beef
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0% | 12% | 14.02g |
1.4 times more than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0% | 18% | 5.04g |
9.4 times less than Walnut 
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References
The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented seperately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link of the food presented on this page can be found below.