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Nachos 8 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Nachos 8 Recipe

Nachos 8 has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Niacin.

The food contains 4.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 25.3 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 average MUFA and low PUFA.

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 average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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 20, for Nachos 8, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein36%
 Calories from Fat57%
 Calories from Carbs7%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietHIGH
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A371.9 IU7.4%Top 30%High
Retinol79.8 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin4.4 mg21.9%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate5.3 mcg1.3%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.88 mcg14.6%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.88 mg8.8%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium253.5 mg25.4%Top 10%Very High
Iron0.88 mg4.9%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium25.4 mg6.4%Top 30%High
Phosphorus294.7 mg29.5%Top 10%Very High
Potassium294.7 mg8.4%Top 30%High
Sodium518.6 mg21.6%Top 30%High
Zinc2.6 mg17.5%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium20.2 mcg28.8%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate4.1 g1.4%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0 g
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein22.2 g44.4%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.9 mg
Isoleucine0.9 mg
Leucine0.9 mg
Lysine1.8 mg
Methionine0.9 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.9 mg
Tyrosine0.9 mg
Valine0.9 mg
Arginine0.9 mg
Histidine0.9 mg
Alanine0.9 mg
Aspartic Acid1.8 mg
Glutamic Acid3.5 mg
Glycine0.9 mg
Proline1.8 mg
Serine0.9 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat15.4 g23.8%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat8.5 g42.5%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat4.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.9 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Ash2.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 283 Calories from Fat 158

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17.6 g 27.1%

Saturated Fat 9.7 g 48.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 78.9 mg 26.3%

Sodium 591.2 mg 24.6%

Total Carbohydrates 4.7 g 1.6%

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 0 g

Protein 25.3 g 50.6%

Vitamin A 8.5% Vitamin C

Calcium 28.9% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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