Snacks

Snacks, taro chips

FDC 168865oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 51 · +7 vs Snacks median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Snacks, taro chips is middling for nutrient density at 51 of 100. Within snacks it ranks 18 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of vitamin e (75% DV), an excellent source of dietary fiber (26% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (20% DV). Most of its 498 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (6.4 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 2.3 g · 2%Carb 68.1 g · 54%Fat 24.9 g · 44%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories498 kcal25%
Total fat25 g32%
Saturated fat6.4 g32%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium342 mg15%
Carbohydrate68 g25%
Dietary fiber7.2 g26%
Sugars3.8 g
Protein2.3 g5%
Potassium755 mg16%
Calcium60 mg5%
Iron1.2 mg7%
Magnesium84 mg20%
Vitamin C5 mg6%
Vitamin A7 µg1%
Vitamin E11 mg75%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 168865

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Vitamin E75% DV
Dietary fiber26% DV
Magnesium20% DV
Potassium16% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the snacks median

Nutrient density51 vs 44 median
Protein / 100 g2.3 vs 8.1 median
Fiber / 100 g7.2 vs 4.2 median
Sodium / 100 g342 vs 400 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Snacks, potato chips, lightly saltedDensity 52 vs 51Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsaltedDensity 53 vs 51Snacks, popcorn, microwave, low fatDensity 53 vs 51

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