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Tex-Mex Nachos - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tex-Mex Nachos Recipe

Tex-Mex Nachos has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Vitamin C.

The food contains 45g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 25.7 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Mexican cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 53, for Tex-Mex Nachos, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein24%
 Calories from Fat33%
 Calories from Carbs43%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A450 IU9%
Vitamin C18.3 mg30.5%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0 mg
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0 mg
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium235 mg23.5%
Iron2.4 mg13.2%
Magnesium0 mg
Phosphorus0 mg
Potassium266.7 mg7.6%
Sodium860.4 mg35.9%
Zinc0 mg
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium0 mcg

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate45 g15%
Dietary Fiber6 g24%
Sugars6.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein25.7 g51.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat15.2 g23.4%
Saturated Fat3.5 g17.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 419 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15.2 g 23.4%

Saturated Fat 3.5 g 17.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 50 mg 16.7%

Sodium 860.4 mg 35.9%

Total Carbohydrates 45 g 15%

Dietary Fiber 6 g24%

Sugars 6.1 g

Protein 25.7 g 51.4%

Vitamin A 9% Vitamin C 30.5%

Calcium 23.5% Iron 13.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=1778997 Embed Table:

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