Snacks

Tortilla chips, yellow, plain, salted

FDC 173143oz (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, Tortilla chips, yellow, plain, salted is middling for nutrient density at 42 of 100. Within snacks it ranks 37 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of magnesium (20% DV), an excellent source of vitamin e (20% DV), a good source of dietary fiber (17% DV). Most of its 497 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 6.6 g · 5%Carb 67.4 g · 54%Fat 22.3 g · 40%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories497 kcal25%
Total fat22 g29%
Saturated fat2.8 g14%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium310 mg13%
Carbohydrate67 g25%
Dietary fiber4.7 g17%
Sugars1.2 g
Protein6.6 g13%
Potassium206 mg4%
Calcium104 mg8%
Iron1.3 mg7%
Magnesium84 mg20%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A8 µg1%
Vitamin E3 mg20%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 173143

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.

Magnesium20% DV
Vitamin E20% DV
Dietary fiber17% DV
Protein13% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the snacks median

Nutrient density42 vs 44 median
Protein / 100 g6.6 vs 8.1 median
Fiber / 100 g4.7 vs 4.2 median
Sodium / 100 g310 vs 400 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

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

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