Snacks

Snacks, tortilla chips, nacho cheese

FDC 167559oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 42 · -2 vs Snacks median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Snacks, tortilla chips, nacho cheese is middling for nutrient density at 42 of 100. Within snacks it ranks 36 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of vitamin e (42% DV), a good source of dietary fiber (18% DV), a good source of magnesium (18% DV). Most of its 519 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (691 mg per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 7.4 g · 6%Carb 60.8 g · 47%Fat 27.4 g · 47%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories519 kcal26%
Total fat27 g35%
Saturated fat3.9 g19%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium691 mg30%
Carbohydrate61 g22%
Dietary fiber5.1 g18%
Sugars2.6 g
Protein7.4 g15%
Potassium223 mg5%
Calcium137 mg11%
Iron1.2 mg6%
Magnesium75 mg18%
Vitamin C0.4 mg0%
Vitamin A6 µg1%
Vitamin E6.2 mg42%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 167559

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 E42% DV
Dietary fiber18% DV
Magnesium18% DV
Protein15% DV
Calcium11% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the snacks median

Nutrient density42 vs 44 median
Protein / 100 g7.4 vs 8.1 median
Fiber / 100 g5.1 vs 4.2 median
Sodium / 100 g691 vs 400 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

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