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Nutritional Profile of Tortilla Chips (Nacho Cheese)
We got 107 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Tortilla Chips (Nacho Cheese).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks very high (Top 25) for one nutrient:
- Linoelaidic Acid (18:2 t,t) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks notably well (Top 100) for 15 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Epoxyeicosatrienoic Acid, EET (20:3 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- alpha-Tocotrienol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- gamma-Tocopherol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- cis-Erucic Acid (22:1 c) (Monounsaturated Fats)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Snacks) shows that it ranks great (Top 10) for 27 nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Dihomo-gamma-Linolenic Acid (20:3 n-6) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Epoxyeicosatrienoic Acid, EET (20:3 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Palmitelaidic Acid (16:1 t) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Eicosadienoic Acid (20:2 n-6 c,c) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for 13 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Arachidic Acid (20:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Starch (Carbohydrates)
- gamma-Tocotrienol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- trans-Monoenoic Fatty Acids (Monounsaturated Fats)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Tortilla Chips (Nacho Cheese)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Tortilla Chips (Nacho Cheese)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Tortilla Chips (Nacho Cheese)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Tortilla Chips (Nacho Cheese)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Tortilla Chips (Nacho Cheese)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Tortilla Chips (Nacho Cheese)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Tortilla Chips (Nacho Cheese)
In food category: Snacks
| Carbohydrates (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 60.8 g | 17.2 g | 142 | 386 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 5.1 g | 1.4 g | 59 | 197 |
| Starch | 53.2 g | 15.1 g | 11 | 59 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 2.6 g | 734.3 mg | 123 | 1417 |
| Fatty Acids (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 9.1 g | 2.6 g | 54 | 407 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 12.3 g | 3.5 g | 34 | 206 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 3.9 g | 1.1 g | 116 | 1047 |
| Fatty Acids, total trans | 185 mg | 52.4 mg | 14 | 579 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 27.4 g | 7.8 g | 48 | 330 |
| Saturated Fats (13) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Arachidic Acid (20:0) | 107 mg | 30.3 mg | 11 | 125 |
| Behenic Acid (22:0) | 39 mg | 11.1 mg | 20 | 147 |
| Butyric Acid (4:0) | 23 mg | 6.5 mg | 32 | 435 |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 28 mg | 7.9 mg | 65 | 504 |
| Caproic Acid (6:0) | 16 mg | 4.5 mg | 35 | 342 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 18 mg | 5.1 mg | 61 | 386 |
| Heptadecanoic Acid (17:0) | 22 mg | 6.2 mg | 7 | 301 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 35 mg | 9.9 mg | 76 | 675 |
| Lignoceric Acid (24:0) | 45 mg | 12.8 mg | 6 | 67 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 106 mg | 30.1 mg | 98 | 1044 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 2.9 g | 810.8 mg | 71 | 788 |
| Pentadecanoic Acid (15:0) | 14 mg | 4 mg | 5 | 162 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 563 mg | 159.6 mg | 123 | 1129 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (12) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| cis-Erucic Acid (22:1 c) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 5 | 51 |
| Elaidic Acid (18:1 t) | 32 mg | 9.1 mg | 13 | 633 |
| Erucic Acid (22:1) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 13 | 208 |
| Heptadecenoic Acid (17:1) | 12 mg | 3.4 mg | 5 | 178 |
| Myristoleic Acid (14:1) | 9 mg | 2.6 mg | 3 | 195 |
| Oleate (18:1 c) | 8.8 g | 2.5 g | 8 | 145 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 8.9 g | 2.5 g | 54 | 404 |
| Palmitelaidic Acid (16:1 t) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 2 | 84 |
| Palmitoleate (16:1 c) | 44 mg | 12.5 mg | 10 | 460 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 46 mg | 13 mg | 59 | 937 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 119 mg | 33.7 mg | 27 | 355 |
| trans-Monoenoic Fatty Acids | 34 mg | 9.6 mg | 12 | 622 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (14) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Linolenic Acid, ALA (18:3 n-3) | 262 mg | 74.3 mg | 9 | 249 |
| cis-Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6 c,c) | 11.8 g | 3.3 g | 5 | 61 |
| Conjugated Linoleic Acid, CLA (18:2) | 18 mg | 5.1 mg | 6 | 171 |
| Dihomo-gamma-Linolenic Acid (20:3 n-6) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 1 | 58 |
| Eicosadienoic Acid (20:2 n-6 c,c) | 7 mg | 2 mg | 3 | 137 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 10 | 288 |
| Eicosatrienoic Acid (20:3) | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 3 | 71 |
| Epoxyeicosatrienoic Acid, EET (20:3 n-3) | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 2 | 27 |
| gamma-Linolenic Acid, GLA (18:3 n-6) | 11 mg | 3.1 mg | 8 | 73 |
| Linelaidic Acid (18:2 t) | 46 mg | 13 mg | 14 | 149 |
| Linoelaidic Acid (18:2 t,t) | 105 mg | 29.8 mg | 3 | 16 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 12 g | 3.4 g | 33 | 185 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 272 mg | 77.1 mg | 84 | 684 |
| trans-Polyenoic Fatty Acids | 151 mg | 42.8 mg | 6 | 91 |
| Amino Acids (19) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 503 mg | 142.6 mg | 26 | 497 |
| Arginine | 387 mg | 109.7 mg | 49 | 617 |
| Aspartic Acid | 537 mg | 152.2 mg | 58 | 576 |
| Betaine | 1.2 mg | 340.2 µg | 18 | 315 |
| Cystine | 125 mg | 35.4 mg | 45 | 371 |
| Glutamic Acid | 1.5 g | 428.1 mg | 42 | 491 |
| Glycine | 286 mg | 81.1 mg | 54 | 727 |
| Histidine | 238 mg | 67.5 mg | 26 | 771 |
| Isoleucine | 296 mg | 83.9 mg | 47 | 735 |
| Leucine | 881 mg | 249.8 mg | 22 | 323 |
| Lysine | 291 mg | 82.5 mg | 45 | 705 |
| Methionine | 163 mg | 46.2 mg | 31 | 787 |
| Phenylalanine | 374 mg | 106 mg | 45 | 690 |
| Proline | 676 mg | 191.6 mg | 30 | 480 |
| Serine | 370 mg | 104.9 mg | 39 | 717 |
| Threonine | 282 mg | 79.9 mg | 42 | 732 |
| Tryptophan | 66 mg | 18.7 mg | 51 | 399 |
| Tyrosine | 318 mg | 90.2 mg | 28 | 730 |
| Valine | 402 mg | 114 mg | 44 | 658 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 7.4 g | 2.1 g | 121 | 886 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 13 µg | 3.7 µg | 113 | 442 |
| Folate, food | 13 µg | 3.7 µg | 64 | 276 |
| Folate, total | 13 µg | 3.7 µg | 99 | 379 |
| Niacin | 1.3 mg | 365.7 µg | 202 | 1461 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 364 µg | 103.2 µg | 86 | 824 |
| Riboflavin | 136 µg | 38.6 µg | 128 | 675 |
| Thiamin | 153 µg | 43.4 µg | 141 | 731 |
| Vitamin B6 | 220 µg | 62.4 µg | 95 | 761 |
| Vitamin C | 400 µg | 113.4 µg | 66 | 619 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (15) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Carotene | 8 µg | 2.3 µg | 25 | 456 |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 6.2 mg | 1.8 mg | 39 | 194 |
| alpha-Tocotrienol | 800 µg | 226.8 µg | 6 | 35 |
| beta-Carotene | 35 µg | 9.9 µg | 42 | 1131 |
| beta-Cryptoxanthin | 55 µg | 15.6 µg | 7 | 129 |
| beta-Tocopherol | 230 µg | 65.2 µg | 9 | 61 |
| delta-Tocopherol | 430 µg | 121.9 µg | 10 | 185 |
| Dihydrophylloquinone | 0.5 µg | 0.1 µg | 9 | 103 |
| gamma-Tocopherol | 13.6 mg | 3.9 mg | 5 | 42 |
| gamma-Tocotrienol | 310 µg | 87.9 µg | 12 | 66 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 769 µg | 218 µg | 30 | 444 |
| Lycopene | 33 µg | 9.4 µg | 6 | 758 |
| Phylloquinone | 1.3 µg | 0.4 µg | 117 | 912 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 112 IU | 31.8 IU | 58 | 926 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 6 µg | 1.7 µg | 53 | 707 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 137 mg | 38.8 mg | 44 | 408 |
| Copper, Cu | 102 µg | 28.9 µg | 163 | 747 |
| Iron, Fe | 1.2 mg | 328.9 µg | 182 | 805 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 75 mg | 21.3 mg | 66 | 248 |
| Manganese, Mn | 330 µg | 93.6 µg | 97 | 705 |
| Phosphorus, P | 252 mg | 71.4 mg | 67 | 412 |
| Potassium, K | 223 mg | 63.2 mg | 132 | 675 |
| Selenium, Se | 7.4 µg | 2.1 µg | 100 | 619 |
| Sodium, Na | 691 mg | 195.9 mg | 66 | 458 |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.4 mg | 391.2 µg | 92 | 775 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Choline | 22.5 mg | 6.4 mg | 70 | 931 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 1.7 g | 470.6 mg | 173 | 2640 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 2.8 g | 779.6 mg | 53 | 385 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 519 kcal | 147.1 kcal | 31 | 170 |
| KJ (Energy) | 2,170 kj | 615.2 kj | 16 | 89 |
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| Tortilla Chips | No of Nutrients |
(Cool Ranch Flavor) | 46 |
(Nacho Cheese Flavor) | 51 |
(Other Flavors) | 51 |
(Corn Or Cornmeal Base, Baked With Less Oil) | 47 |
(Corn Or Cornmeal Base) | 46 |
(Flavored, Reduced Fat) | 40 |
(Flavored) | 51 |
(Light, Baked With Less Oil) | 51 |
(Low Fat, Baked Without Fat) | 44 |
(Low Fat, Nacho Cheese, Made With Olestra) | 65 |
(Low Fat, Unsalted) | 43 |
(Lowfat, Baked Without Fat, Corn Or Cornmeal Base) | 41 |
(Lowfat, Baked Without Fat, Unsalted, Corn Or Cornmeal Base) | 40 |
(Made With Olean, Fat Free, Corn Or Cornmeal Base) | 49 |
(Nacho-Flavor, Made With Enriched Masa Flour) | 62 |
(Nacho-Flavor, Reduced Fat) | 58 |
(Plain, Reduced Fat) | 40 |
(Plain) | 46 |
(Popped) | 42 |
(Ranch-Flavor) | 74 |
(Taco-Flavor) | 59 |
(Unsalted, Corn Or Cornmeal Base) | 42 |
(With Oat Bran, Corn Or Cornmeal Base) | 46 |
(Plain, Salted) | 84 |
(Unsalted) | 53 |
| Yellow Tortilla Chips | No of Nutrients |
(Plain, Salted) | 78 |
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