Nachos with cheese vs tortilla chips: which is healthier?
Tortilla chips are more nutrient-dense, scoring 27/100 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
Tortilla chips
472 kcal per 100 g. 1 oz (about 10 chips): 28 g
Higher scoreWhich to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesNachos with cheese305 vs 472 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinNachos with cheese9.3 vs 7.1 g per 100 g
- More fiberTortilla chips2.5 vs 5.4 g per 100 g
- Less sugarTortilla chips1.8 vs 0.8 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even168 vs 182 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatTortilla chips7.2 vs 2.8 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Nachos with cheese, 100 g | Tortilla chips, 100 g | Nachos with cheese, 140 g | Tortilla chips, 28 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 305 kcal | 472 kcal | 427 kcal | 132 kcal |
| Protein | 9.3 g | 7.1 g | 13 g | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 27 g | 68 g | 38 g | 19 g |
| Sugars | 1.8 g | 0.8 g | 2.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g | 5.4 g | 3.5 g | 1.5 g |
| Fat | 18 g | 21 g | 26 g | 5.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 7.2 g | 2.8 g | 10 g | 0.8 g |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 0 mg | 1.5 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 113 µg | 0 µg | 158 µg | 0 µg |
| Potassium | 168 mg | 182 mg | 235 mg | 51 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 1.5 mg | 1.1 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Calcium | 247 mg | 106 mg | 345 mg | 30 mg |
| Magnesium | 42 mg | 84 mg | 59 mg | 24 mg |
| Sodium | 537 mg | 328 mg | 752 mg | 92 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.