Nachos with cheese vs potato chips: which is healthier?
Potato chips are more nutrient-dense, scoring 40/100 against 21/100 for nachos with cheese. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Nachos with cheese
305 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate (shared starter): 140 g
Potato chips
532 kcal per 100 g. 1 oz (about 15 chips): 28 g
Higher scoreWhich to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesNachos with cheese305 vs 532 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinNachos with cheese9.3 vs 6.4 g per 100 g
- More fiberPotato chips2.5 vs 3.1 g per 100 g
- Less sugarPotato chips1.8 vs 0.3 g per 100 g
- More potassiumPotato chips168 vs 1196 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatPotato chips7.2 vs 3.4 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Nachos with cheese, 100 g | Potato chips, 100 g | Nachos with cheese, 140 g | Potato chips, 28 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 305 kcal | 532 kcal | 427 kcal | 149 kcal |
| Protein | 9.3 g | 6.4 g | 13 g | 1.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 27 g | 54 g | 38 g | 15 g |
| Sugars | 1.8 g | 0.3 g | 2.5 g | <0.1 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g | 3.1 g | 3.5 g | 0.9 g |
| Fat | 18 g | 34 g | 26 g | 9.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 7.2 g | 3.4 g | 10 g | 1 g |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 22 mg | 1.5 mg | 6 mg |
| Vitamin A | 113 µg | 0 µg | 158 µg | 0 µg |
| Potassium | 168 mg | 1196 mg | 235 mg | 335 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 1.3 mg | 1.1 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Calcium | 247 mg | 21 mg | 345 mg | 5.9 mg |
| Magnesium | 42 mg | 63 mg | 59 mg | 18 mg |
| Sodium | 537 mg | 527 mg | 752 mg | 148 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.