Nacho Kale Chips has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate and Pantothenic Acid.
The food contains 25g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low 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. With 13.7 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and average PUFA. It is also ranked in the top 10 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.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 4 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. 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 is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to Mexican cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Snack.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 94, for Nacho Kale Chips, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 17% | |
Calories from Fat | 51% | |
Calories from Carbs | 32% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 5.9 IU | 0.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 55.5 mg | 92.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Thiamin | 1.7 mg | 112% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0.84 mg | 49.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 6.7 mg | 33.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 349.6 mcg | 87.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 2.5 mg | 25.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 81.5 mg | 8.2% | Top 30% | High |
Iron | 3.4 mg | 18.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Magnesium | 100 mg | 25% | Top 10% | Very High |
Phosphorus | 258 mg | 25.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Potassium | 519.3 mg | 14.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sodium | 708.3 mg | 29.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Zinc | 2.5 mg | 16.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0.84 mg | 42% | Top 10% | Very High |
Manganese | 0.84 mg | 42% | Top 10% | Very High |
Selenium | 5 mcg | 7.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 21 g | 7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 22.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sugars | 1.8 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 11.5 g | 23% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.8 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.8 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.8 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.8 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.8 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
Valine | 0.8 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.8 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.8 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.8 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2.5 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.8 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.8 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 14.9 g | 22.9% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 13.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 4.2 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283 Calories from Fat 159
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.7 g 27.2%
Saturated Fat 3.3 g 16.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 842.9 mg 35.1%
Total Carbohydrates 25 g 8.3%
Dietary Fiber 6.7 g26.8%
Sugars 2.1 g
Protein 13.7 g 27.4%
Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 110%
Calcium 9.7% Iron 22.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 147
Protein 2.6 g | Carbs 11.8 g | Fat 11.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 84
Protein 6.8 g | Carbs 12.3 g | Fat 1.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 133
Protein 2.5 g | Carbs 8.5 g | Fat 10.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 54
Protein 4 g | Carbs 6.9 g | Fat 1.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 310
Protein 7.2 g | Carbs 36.6 g | Fat 15 g
Per Serving | Calories 17
Protein 0.38 g | Carbs 1.32 g | Fat 1.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 267
Protein 11 g | Carbs 15.1 g | Fat 20 g
Per Serving | Calories 388
Protein 7.2 g | Carbs 1.19 g | Fat 40 g