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Nachos

Nachos are crispy fried or baked corn tortilla chips that originated from Mexican cuisine and are commonly served as a snack, appetizer or a base for layered dishes. They’re typically enjoyed plain with salsa or guacamole, or piled with toppings to make the loaded dish known as nachos. Nutritionally, they are energy‑dense and provide mostly fat and carbohydrates; a typical product contains 15.8g of fat per 100g, with only modest amounts of protein and fiber and limited vitamins or minerals. From a health perspective, these chips are often highly processed and not very nutrient‑dense — they can be satisfying for short‑term fullness but aren’t a good source of micronutrients or antioxidant compounds compared with whole food alternatives.

Vegan · Gluten free · Ultra-processed · ~1.50€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

D+

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

265 kcal

13% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

7.6 g

15% RDI

Fat

16 g

3.5g sat fat

Carbs

24 g

9% RDI

Sugar

0.4 g

1% RDI

Fiber

1.7 g

6% RDI

Salt

0.5 g

10% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

D+ · 4.7 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Are Nachos healthy?

Nachos are rated D+ on overall nutritional quality and is best consumed in moderation alongside more nutrient-dense foods.

Q.03What NOVA processing level are Nachos?

Nachos are NOVA 4 - Ultra-processed.

Q.05Are Nachos gluten free?

Yes, Nachos are gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Nachos?

100g of Nachos contain 265 kcal, 7.6g protein, 23.8g carbohydrates, 15.8g fat, and 1.7g fiber.

Q.04Are Nachos vegan?

Yes, Nachos are vegan.

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