Snacks

Snacks, tortilla chips, light (baked with less oil)

FDC 168137cup, crushed (63 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 48 · +4 vs Snacks median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Snacks, tortilla chips, light (baked with less oil) is middling for nutrient density at 48 of 100. Within snacks it ranks 23 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of vitamin e (24% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (23% DV), an excellent source of dietary fiber (20% DV). Most of its 465 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (400 mg per 100 g).

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 8.7 g · 7%Carb 73.4 g · 63%Fat 15.2 g · 29%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories465 kcal23%
Total fat15 g19%
Saturated fat2.8 g14%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium400 mg17%
Carbohydrate73 g27%
Dietary fiber5.7 g20%
Sugars0.53 g
Protein8.7 g17%
Potassium272 mg6%
Calcium159 mg12%
Iron1.6 mg9%
Magnesium97 mg23%
Vitamin C0.2 mg0%
Vitamin A4 µg0%
Vitamin E3.5 mg24%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 168137

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 E24% DV
Magnesium23% DV
Dietary fiber20% DV
Protein17% DV
Calcium12% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the snacks median

Nutrient density48 vs 44 median
Protein / 100 g8.7 vs 8.1 median
Fiber / 100 g5.7 vs 4.2 median
Sodium / 100 g400 vs 400 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Snacks, rice cracker brown rice, plainDensity 49 vs 48Snacks, popcorn, cakesDensity 49 vs 48Rice cake, cracker (include hain mini rice cakes)Density 50 vs 48

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