Snacks

Snacks, tortilla chips, taco-flavor

FDC 167970oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 37 · -7 vs Snacks median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Snacks, tortilla chips, taco-flavor is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 37 of 100. Within snacks it ranks 43 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of magnesium (21% DV), a good source of dietary fiber (19% DV), a good source of protein (16% DV). Most of its 480 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (787 mg per 100 g).

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 7.9 g · 6%Carb 63.1 g · 50%Fat 24.2 g · 43%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories480 kcal24%
Total fat24 g31%
Saturated fat4.6 g23%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium787 mg34%
Carbohydrate63 g23%
Dietary fiber5.3 g19%
Sugars-
Protein7.9 g16%
Potassium217 mg5%
Calcium155 mg12%
Iron2 mg11%
Magnesium88 mg21%
Vitamin C0.9 mg1%
Vitamin A45 µg5%
Vitamin E-

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 167970

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.

Magnesium21% DV
Dietary fiber19% DV
Protein16% DV
Calcium12% DV
Iron11% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the snacks median

Nutrient density37 vs 44 median
Protein / 100 g7.9 vs 8.1 median
Fiber / 100 g5.3 vs 4.2 median
Sodium / 100 g787 vs 400 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

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