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 ⓘ
Source:
The GI for corn chips, Nachips http://www.glycemicindex.com/foodSearch.php?num=2644&ak=detail
74 (high)
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)
Calories
343
Monounsaturated Fat
Fats
Polyunsaturated fat
Potassium
Calories
Explanation: The given food contains more Monounsaturated Fat than 88% of foods. Note that this food itself is richer in Monounsaturated Fat than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly, it is relatively rich in Fats, Polyunsaturated fat, Potassium, and Calories.
Nachos Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
The GI for corn chips, Nachips http://www.glycemicindex.com/foodSearch.php?num=2644&ak=detail
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Macronutrients chart
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
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Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 343
% Daily Value*
34%
Total Fat
22g
9%
Saturated Fat 2g
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
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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
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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
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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 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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Mineral coverage chart
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:
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%
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
Carbohydrate type breakdown
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
Sugar:
2.17 g
Fiber:
3.2 g
Other:
29.54 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 | 17% | 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 
|
| Sugar | 0% | 59% | 2.17g |
4.1 times less than Coca-Cola 
|
| Fiber | 13% | 25% | 3.2g |
1.3 times more than Orange
|
| Calcium | 6% | 29% | 63mg |
2 times less than Milk 
|
| Iron | 9% | 68% | 0.75mg |
3.5 times less than Beef 
|
| Magnesium | 10% | 25% | 42mg |
3.3 times less than Almond 
|
| Phosphorus | 28% | 39% | 198mg |
1.1 times more than Chicken meat 
|
| Potassium | 11% | 23% | 362mg |
2.5 times more than Cucumber 
|
| Sodium | 14% | 33% | 313mg |
1.6 times less than White Bread 
|
| Zinc | 8% | 57% | 0.86mg |
7.3 times less than Beef
|
| Copper | 7% | 73% | 0.06mg |
2.2 times less than Shiitake 
|
| 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 | 10% | 43% | 0.12mg |
2.2 times less than Pea 
|
| Vitamin B2 | 10% | 61% | 0.13mg |
Equal to Avocado 
|
| Vitamin B3 | 4% | 75% | 0.63mg |
15.2 times less than Turkey meat 
|
| Vitamin B5 | 8% | 67% | 0.38mg |
3 times less than Sunflower seed 
|
| Vitamin B6 | 17% | 47% | 0.22mg |
1.8 times more than Oat 
|
| Folate | 3% | 62% | 10µg |
6.1 times less than Brussels sprout 
|
| Vitamin B12 | 3% | 64% | 0.07µg |
10 times less than Pork 
|
| Vitamin K | 16% | 47% | 19.3µg |
5.3 times less than Broccoli
|
| 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 separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.