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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 for selected serving 343 kcal
Net Carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 32 grams
Default serving size  ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly 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 Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 28% 30% 85% 32% 41% 23% 21% 24% 47%
Calcium: 189mg of 1,000mg 19%
Iron: 2.3mg of 8mg 28%
Magnesium: 126mg of 420mg 30%
Phosphorus: 594mg of 700mg 85%
Potassium: 1086mg of 3,400mg 32%
Sodium: 939mg of 2,300mg 41%
Zinc: 2.6mg of 11mg 23%
Copper: 0.19mg of 1mg 21%
Manganese: 0.56mg of 2mg 24%
Selenium: 26µg of 55µg 47%

Mineral chart - relative view

362 mg
TOP 23%
42 mg
TOP 25%
63 mg
TOP 29%
313 mg
TOP 33%
198 mg
TOP 39%
0.19 mg
TOP 52%
0.86 mg
TOP 57%
8.6 µg
TOP 62%
0.75 mg
TOP 68%
0.06 mg
TOP 73%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 1.3% 82% 0% 3.7% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 7.5% 8.8% 14% 48%
Vitamin A: 63IU of 5,000IU 1.3%
Vitamin E: 12mg of 15mg 82%
Vitamin D: 0µg of 10µg 0%
Vitamin C: 3.3mg of 90mg 3.7%
Vitamin B1: 0.37mg of 1mg 31%
Vitamin B2: 0.4mg of 1mg 31%
Vitamin B3: 1.9mg of 16mg 12%
Vitamin B5: 1.1mg of 5mg 23%
Vitamin B6: 0.65mg of 1mg 50%
Folate: 30µg of 400µg 7.5%
Vitamin B12: 0.21µg of 2µg 8.8%
Choline: 79mg of 550mg 14%
Vitamin K: 58µg of 120µg 48%

Vitamin chart - relative view

4.1 mg
TOP 37%
1.1 mg
TOP 40%
0.12 mg
TOP 43%
19 µg
TOP 47%
0.22 mg
TOP 47%
21 IU
TOP 58%
0.13 mg
TOP 61%
10 µg
TOP 62%
0.07 µg
TOP 64%
0.38 mg
TOP 67%
26 mg
TOP 72%
0.63 mg
TOP 75%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

5% 22% 34% 37% 2%
Protein:
Daily Value: 9%
4.3 g of 50 g
4.3 g (9% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 33%
21.5 g of 65 g
21.5 g (33% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 12%
34.9 g of 300 g
34.9 g (12% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 2%
37.4 g of 2,000 g
37.4 g (2% of DV )
Other:
1.9 g
1.9 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Tryptophan Threonine Threonine Isoleucine Isoleucine Leucine Leucine Lysine Lysine Methionine Methionine Phenylalanine Phenylalanine Valine Valine Histidine Histidine 45% 45% 40% 57% 22% 27% 39% 41% 58%
Tryptophan: 126mg of 280mg 45%
Threonine: 468mg of 1,050mg 45%
Isoleucine: 561mg of 1,400mg 40%
Leucine: 1563mg of 2,730mg 57%
Lysine: 468mg of 2,100mg 22%
Methionine: 282mg of 1,050mg 27%
Phenylalanine: 687mg of 1,750mg 39%
Valine: 750mg of 1,820mg 41%
Histidine: 405mg of 700mg 58%

Fat type information

10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5 g

Carbohydrate type breakdown

93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.6 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g

Fiber content ratio for Nachos

6% 9% 85%
Sugar: 2.2 g
Fiber: 3.2 g
Other: 30 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 4.3g 10% 64% 1.5 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 22g 33% 14% 1.5 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1% 40% 48.2 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 32g N/A 25% 1.7 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 35g 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
Magnesium 42mg 10% 25% 3.3 times less than AlmondsAlmonds
Calcium 63mg 6% 29% 2 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 362mg 11% 23% 2.5 times more than CucumberCucumber
Iron 0.75mg 9% 68% 3.5 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Sugar 2.2g 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 28g 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 5µg 1% 57%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 27% 37% 2.8 times more than KiwiKiwi
Manganese 0.19mg 8% 52%
Selenium 8.6µg 16% 62%
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 seedsSunflower seeds
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 19µg 16% 47% 5.3 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Trans Fat 0.06g N/A 66% 256.7 times less than MargarineMargarine
Folate 10µg 3% 62% 6.1 times less than Brussels sproutsBrussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 2.2g 11% 45% 2.7 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Choline 26mg 5% 72%
Monounsaturated Fat 14g N/A 12% 1.4 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 5g 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 4.3g N/A 82% 2.8 times less than AlmondsAlmonds

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 343
% Daily Value*
33%
Total Fat 22g
9.9%
Saturated Fat 2.2g
0
Trans Fat 0g
1%
Cholesterol 3mg
14%
Sodium 313mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate 35g
13%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 4.3g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0

Calcium 63mg 6.3%

Iron 0.75mg 9.4%

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

ⓘ  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.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ok
ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
limit break
ⓘ  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.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
ok
ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sodium
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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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Low in Sugars
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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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