Rockchalkchick's Blue Cheese Nachos Recipe
Rockchalkchick's Blue Cheese Nachos has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Pantothenic Acid.
The food contains 40.7g 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 12.2 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 very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's high MUFA and high PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items. 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 has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also an average 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 34, for Rockchalkchick's Blue Cheese Nachos, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 8% | |
| Calories from Fat | 67% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 26% |
Why this is good for you
- High in Protein
- Very high in Vitamin B6
- High in Vitamin C
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Saturated Fat
- Very high in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 258.3 IU | 5.2% | Top 30% | High |
| Retinol | 41.7 mcg | |||
| Vitamin C | 12.2 mg | 20.4% | Top 30% | High |
| Vitamin D | 5 IU | 1.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
| Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
| Niacin | 2.9 mg | 14.4% | Top 30% | High |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.72 mg | 36% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Folate | 52.5 mcg | 13.1% | Top 30% | High |
| Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
| Pantothenic Acid | 2.9 mg | 28.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 129.5 mg | 12.9% | Top 30% | High |
| Iron | 0.72 mg | 4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Magnesium | 45.3 mg | 11.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Phosphorus | 177.7 mg | 17.8% | Top 30% | High |
| Potassium | 0.72 mg | 0.02% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Sodium | 733.8 mg | 30.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Zinc | 2.2 mg | 14.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Copper | 0 mg | |||
| Manganese | 0.72 mg | 36% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Selenium | 7.9 mcg | 11.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.3 g | 9.8% | Top 30% | High |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 10.1% | Top 30% | High |
| Sugars | 3.1 g | |||
| Glucose | 0 mg | |||
| Fructose | 0 mg | |||
| Lactose | 0 mg | |||
| Maltose | 0 mg | |||
| Galactose | 0 mg |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8.8 g | 17.6% | Top 30% | High |
| Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
| Threonine | 0 mg | |||
| Isoleucine | 0.7 mg | |||
| Leucine | 0.7 mg | |||
| Lysine | 0.7 mg | |||
| Methionine | 0 mg | |||
| Cystine | 0 mg | |||
| Phenylalanine | 0.7 mg | |||
| Tyrosine | 0.7 mg | |||
| Valine | 0.7 mg | |||
| Arginine | 0 mg | |||
| Histidine | 0 mg | |||
| Alanine | 0 mg | |||
| Aspartic Acid | 1.4 mg | |||
| Glutamic Acid | 1.4 mg | |||
| Glycine | 0 mg | |||
| Proline | 0.7 mg | |||
| Serine | 0.7 mg |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 34.1 g | 52.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Saturated Fat | 11.2 g | 56.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12.2 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.9 g |
Other Nutrients Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0 g | |||
| Ash | 3.6 g | |||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
| Theobromine | 0 mg |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 623 Calories from Fat 426
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 47.4 g 72.9%
Saturated Fat 15.6 g 78%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 24.7 mg 8.2%
Sodium 1020 mg 42.5%
Total Carbohydrates 40.7 g 13.6%
Dietary Fiber 3.5 g14%
Sugars 4.3 g
Protein 12.2 g 24.4%
Vitamin A 7.2% Vitamin C 28.3%
Calcium 18% Iron 5.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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