Tortilla Chips
Limited nutritional benefit
Plain salted corn tortilla chips, values as sold.
Crisp triangles of corn tortilla (nixtamalized corn masa) fried and salted, eaten with salsa, guacamole or cheese dips and used for nachos. A 30 g serving gives about 150 kcal, 20 g of carbohydrate and 7 g of fat, with about 95 mg of sodium. They have about a third less fat than potato chips, but cheese or sour cream dips add considerably more fat and energy.
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6.6g | 11.8% |
| Fat | 22.3g | 31.9% |
| Carbs | 67.4g | 22.5% |
| Simple Sugars | 23.59g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 39.11g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 4.7g | 18.8% |
| Water | 2g | 0.1% |
| Calories | 497 | 22.1% |
Glycemic Index
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Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 2.78 | g | 13.9% |
| Monounsaturated | 8.58 | g | 34.3% |
| Polyunsaturated | 9.18 | g | 70.6% |
| Omega-3 | 2.754 | g | Estimate |
| EPA | 5 | mg | 0.6% |
| Omega-6 | 6.426 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0.07 | g | 3.5% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin E | 2.97 | mg |
| Selenium | 8.4 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 8 | mcg | 0.9% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.13 | mg | 10.8% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.043 | mg | 3.3% |
| vitamin B3 | 1.5 | mg | 9.4% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.202 | mg | 11.9% |
| vitamin B9 | 22 | mcg | 5.5% |
| vitamin E | 2.97 | mg | 19.8% |
| vitamin K | 0.6 | mcg | 0.5% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 104 | mg | 10.4% |
| iron | 1.32 | mg | 7.3% |
| magnesium | 84 | mg | 21.0% |
| phosphorus | 234 | mg | 33.4% |
| potassium | 206 | mg | 7.9% |
| sodium | 310 | mg | 13.5% |
| zinc | 1.46 | mg | 13.3% |
| copper | 0.105 | mg | 11.7% |
| manganese | 0.357 | mg | 15.5% |
| selenium | 8.4 | mcg | 15.3% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 177 | mg | 25.3% | 97% |
| Isoleucine | 258 | mg | 18.4% | 76% |
| Leucine | 695 | mg | 25.5% | 100% |
| Lysine limiting | 274 | mg | 13.0% | 50% |
| Methionine | 186 | mg | 17.7% | 71% |
| Phenylalanine | 546 | mg | 31.2% | 117% |
| Threonine | 258 | mg | 24.6% | 91% |
| Tryptophan | 45 | mg | 16.1% | 60% |
| Valine | 371 | mg | 20.4% | 82% |
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