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Nachos nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Fast foods, nachos, with cheese
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Nachos

Nachos
Glycemic index ⓘ Source:
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75 (high)
Glycemic load 19 (medium)
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving 343
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 31.71 grams
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 the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. -0.1 (neutral)
TOP 12% Monounsaturated Fat ⓘHigher in Monounsaturated Fat content than 88% of foods
TOP 14% Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 86% of foods
TOP 18% Polyunsaturated fat ⓘHigher in Polyunsaturated fat content than 82% of foods
TOP 23% Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 77% of foods
TOP 24% Calories ⓘHigher in Calories content than 76% of foods

Nachos calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 343
Calories in 1 serving 274 80 g

Nachos Glycemic index (GI)

75

Nachos Glycemic load (GL)

19

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47% 15%
Calcium: 63 mg of 1,000 mg 6%
Iron: 0.75 mg of 8 mg 9%
Magnesium: 42 mg of 420 mg 10%
Phosphorus: 198 mg of 700 mg 28%
Potassium: 362 mg of 3,400 mg 11%
Sodium: 313 mg of 2,300 mg 14%
Zinc: 0.86 mg of 11 mg 8%
Copper: 0.064 mg of 1 mg 7%
Manganese: 0.187 mg of 2 mg 8%
Selenium: 8.6 µg of 55 µg 16%
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 µg
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 Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
Vitamin A: 21 IU of 5,000 IU 0%
Vitamin E : 4.08 mg of 15 mg 27%
Vitamin D: 0 µg of 10 µg 0%
Vitamin C: 1.1 mg of 90 mg 1%
Vitamin B1: 0.123 mg of 1 mg 10%
Vitamin B2: 0.133 mg of 1 mg 10%
Vitamin B3: 0.63 mg of 16 mg 4%
Vitamin B5: 0.38 mg of 5 mg 8%
Vitamin B6: 0.215 mg of 1 mg 17%
Folate: 10 µg of 400 µg 3%
Vitamin B12: 0.07 µg of 2 µg 3%
Vitamin K: 19.3 µg of 120 µg 16%

Vitamin chart - relative view

Vitamin E
4.08 mg
TOP 37%
Vitamin C
1.1 mg
TOP 40%
Vitamin B1
0.123 mg
TOP 43%
Vitamin K
19.3 µg
TOP 47%
Vitamin B6
0.215 mg
TOP 47%
Vitamin A
21 IU
TOP 58%
Vitamin B2
0.133 mg
TOP 61%
Folate
10 µg
TOP 62%
Vitamin B12
0.07 µg
TOP 64%
Vitamin B5
0.38 mg
TOP 67%
Vitamin B3
0.63 mg
TOP 75%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

5% 22% 34% 37% 2%
Protein:
Daily Value: 9%
4.32 g of 50 g
9%
Fats:
Daily Value: 33%
21.5 g of 65 g
33%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 12%
34.91 g of 300 g
12%
Water:
Daily Value: 2%
37.4 g of 2,000 g
2%
Other:
1.87 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Threonine Isoleucine Leucine Lysine Methionine Phenylalanine Valine Histidine 45% 45% 41% 58% 23% 27% 40% 42% 58%
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

10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g

Carbohydrate type breakdown

93% 2% 5%
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

6% 9% 85%
Sugar: 2.17 g
Fiber: 3.2 g
Other: 29.54 g

All nutrients for Nachos per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 343kcal 17% 24% 7.3 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 4.32g 10% 64% 1.5 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 21.5g 33% 14% 1.5 times less than Cheddar CheeseCheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1% 40% 48.2 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 31.71g N/A 25% 1.7 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 34.91g 12% 25% 1.2 times more than RiceRice
Cholesterol 3mg 1% 54% 124.3 times less than EggEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Iron 0.75mg 9% 68% 3.5 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Calcium 63mg 6% 29% 2 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 362mg 11% 23% 2.5 times more than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 42mg 10% 25% 3.3 times less than AlmondAlmond
Sugar 2.17g N/A 59% 4.1 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 3.2g 13% 25% 1.3 times more than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.06mg 7% 73% 2.2 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.86mg 8% 57% 7.3 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Starch 28.33g 12% 89% 1.9 times more than PotatoPotato
Phosphorus 198mg 28% 39% 1.1 times more than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 313mg 14% 33% 1.6 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 21IU 0% 58% 795.5 times less than CarrotCarrot
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 1% 57%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 27% 37% 2.8 times more than KiwifruitKiwifruit
Selenium 8.6µg 16% 62%
Manganese 0.19mg 8% 52%
Vitamin B1 0.12mg 10% 43% 2.2 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 10% 61% Equal to AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 4% 75% 15.2 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 8% 67% 3 times less than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 17% 47% 1.8 times more than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 3% 64% 10 times less than PorkPork
Vitamin K 19.3µg 16% 47% 5.3 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Folate 10µg 3% 62% 6.1 times less than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Trans Fat 0.06g N/A 66% 256.7 times less than MargarineMargarine
Saturated Fat 2.17g 11% 45% 2.7 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g N/A 12% 1.4 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g N/A 18% 9.4 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0% 87% 7.3 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.16mg 0% 86% 4.6 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Isoleucine 0.19mg 0% 86% 4.9 times less than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 0.52mg 0% 81% 4.7 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 0.16mg 0% 88% 2.9 times less than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.09mg 0% 84% Equal to QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.23mg 0% 85% 2.9 times less than EggEgg
Valine 0.25mg 0% 85% 8.1 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.14mg 0% 83% 5.5 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Fructose 0g 0% 100% N/AApple
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.62g N/A 79% 14.8 times less than Canola oilCanola oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g N/A 100%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g N/A 82%
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g N/A 100%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A 78%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.34g N/A 82% 2.8 times less than AlmondAlmond

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 343
% Daily Value*
34%
Total Fat 22g
9%
Saturated Fat 2g
Trans Fat g
1%
Cholesterol 3mg
14%
Sodium 313mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate 35g
12%
Dietary Fiber 3g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 4g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 63mg 6%

Iron 1mg 13%

Potassium 362mg 11%

*
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
ok
 ⓘ Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
limit break
 ⓘ Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats
ok
 ⓘ Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sodium
ok
 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sugars
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 ⓘ While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Nachos nutrition infographic

Nachos nutrition infographic
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/nutrients

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