USDA Standard Reference · Snacks
Snacks, tortilla chips, nacho cheese
Nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim from USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 167559).
- 519
- Calories
- 7.4g
- Protein
- 60.8g
- Carbs
- 27.4g
- Fat
Snacks, tortilla chips, nacho cheese contains 519 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 7.4g of protein, 27.4g of fat, and 60.8g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 5.1g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.
What This Food Tells Us
Snacks, tortilla chips, nacho cheese is catalogued in the USDA FoodData Central database under FDC ID 167559 as a usda standard reference entry, belonging to the "Snacks" food group. Each 28.35g serving delivers 519 calories, broken down into 7.4g protein, 27.4g fat, and 60.8g carbohydrates. This macronutrient profile shapes how the food contributes to daily energy needs and fits into different eating patterns.
Looking deeper at the nutrient density, this item provides 5.1g of dietary fiber (18% of the 28g daily reference) per 100g alongside 2.6g of total sugars and 691mg of sodium (30% of the 2,300mg daily limit). By calorie share, protein supplies 6%, fat 48%, and carbohydrates 47% of total energy, useful when matching a food to goals like muscle building, weight management, or blood-sugar balance. Notable micronutrient strengths include Sodium, Na at 30% DV.
Based on the per-100g standardization (FDA convention), Snacks, tortilla chips, nacho cheese qualifies as good fiber source, high sodium within common dietary frameworks. All figures originate from USDA laboratory analysis or manufacturer-submitted label data under the FDC USDA Standard Reference program. USDA stores values at a 100g standardization to enable apples-to-apples comparison; this page surfaces both the per-serving FDA-label values (matching the package) and the per-100g basis when they differ. Use the Similar Foods section below to see 6 nutritionally comparable items, or browse the full "Snacks" category for context. For a broader view, the nutrition guides linked below explain how to read daily values, compare foods fairly, and spot hidden sugars that routine label reading misses.
Nutritional Value at a Glance
At 519 calories per 100g, Snacks, tortilla chips, nacho cheese gets 6% of its calories from protein , 48% from fat , and 47% from carbohydrates. This is a carbohydrate-dense food that can serve as a quick energy source.
With 5.1g of dietary fiber per 100g (18% DV), this is a good source of fiber that supports digestive health and may help with satiety.
Notable micronutrients include Sodium, Na (30% DV).
Note: at 691mg per 100g (30% of the 2,300mg daily limit), this food is relatively high in sodium. Those monitoring salt intake should factor this in.
Allergen indicators
Our text scan flagged these FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicators in this product's name and brand description:
- Milk
Always verify with the physical package label. Our detection is a keyword scan over USDA-published product names and brand text — it is conservative-positive (flags likely allergens) but cannot guarantee completeness or accuracy. Manufacturers may reformulate without notice; consumers with anaphylaxis-risk allergies must rely on the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the package itself.
Values per 100g
Macro Breakdown
519 kcal = 26% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.
How Snacks, tortilla chips, nacho cheese compares to Snacks
Per 100 g, against the average across all snacks foods in USDA FoodData Central.
40% Higher in protein than 40% of snacks on record.
Category averages computed live across the USDA Snacks group. Compare against a specific food →
Full Nutrient Breakdown
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 60.8 G | 0% |
| Energy | 519.0 KCAL | — |
| Fiber, total dietary | 5.1 G | 0% |
| Protein | 7.4 G | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 2.6 G | — |
| Total lipid (fat) | 27.4 G | 0% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.0 G | — |
| Ash | 2.8 G | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 MG | — |
| Energy | 2173.0 kJ | — |
| Starch | 53.2 G | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 MG | — |
| Water | 1.7 G | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.5 G | — |
| Arginine | 0.4 G | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.5 G | — |
| Betaine | 1.2 MG | — |
| Choline, total | 22.5 MG | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 G | — |
| Folate, DFE | 13.0 UG | — |
| Folate, food | 13.0 UG | — |
| Folate, total | 13.0 UG | — |
| Folic acid | 0.0 UG | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1.5 G | — |
| Glycine | 0.3 G | — |
| Histidine | 0.2 G | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.0 G | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.3 G | — |
| Leucine | 0.9 G | — |
| Lysine | 0.3 G | — |
| Methionine | 0.2 G | — |
| Niacin | 1.3 MG | — |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 MG | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.4 G | — |
| Proline | 0.7 G | — |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | — |
| Serine | 0.4 G | — |
| Thiamin | 0.2 MG | — |
| Threonine | 0.3 G | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 G | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.3 G | — |
| Valine | 0.4 G | — |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.2 MG | — |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.4 MG | — |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.0 MG | — |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0.5 UG | — |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) | 0.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.3 UG | — |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 137.0 MG | 11% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.2 MG | 6% |
| Potassium, K | 223.0 MG | 5% |
| Sodium, Na | 691.0 MG | 30% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0 IU | 0% |
| Carotene, alpha | 8.0 UG | — |
| Carotene, beta | 35.0 UG | — |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | — |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 55.0 UG | — |
| Lycopene | 33.0 UG | — |
| Magnesium, Mg | 75.0 MG | — |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.3 MG | — |
| Phosphorus, P | 252.0 MG | — |
| Retinol | 0.0 UG | — |
| Selenium, Se | 7.4 UG | — |
| Vitamin A, IU | 112 IU | — |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 6.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 6.2 MG | — |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.4 MG | — |
Lipids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 MG | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 3.9 G | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.2 G | — |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 9.1 G | — |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 12.3 G | — |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.0 G | — |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.2 G | — |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| MUFA 16:1 c | 0.0 G | — |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| MUFA 18:1 | 8.9 G | — |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 8.8 G | — |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.1 G | — |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| MUFA 22:1 c | 0.0 G | — |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 18:2 | 12.0 G | — |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 11.8 G | — |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.3 G | — |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.1 G | — |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 16:0 | 2.9 G | — |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.6 G | — |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.1 G | — |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.0 G | — |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.0 G | — |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.0 G | — |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.0 G | — |
| TFA 18:2 t,t | 0.1 G | — |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0.0 G | — |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 769.0 UG | — |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.3 G | — |
| PUFA 18:3i | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 22:4 | 0.0 G | — |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.2 MG | — |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.4 MG | — |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 13.6 MG | — |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.8 MG | — |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.0 MG | — |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.0 MG | — |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.3 MG | — |
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Data Sources & Methodology
Data from USDA FoodData Central October 2024 release. See our methodology.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 167559) — USDA Standard Reference database. Verify with USDA →
Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.
Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.