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Tortilla chips
Calories & nutrition facts
fried in sunflower oil
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 504 kcal —
- Protein 7.2 g 14%
- Carbohydrate 61 g 22%
- Fat 27 g 35%
- Saturated fat 2.9 g 14%
- Fibre 5.9 g 21%
- Sugars 2.5 g —
- Sodium 636 mg 28%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 35 µg 4%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 7.1 mg 47%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.11 mg 9%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.18 mg 14%
- Niacin (B3) 0.5 mg 3%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.28 mg 6%
- Vitamin B6 0.15 mg 9%
- Biotin (B7) 0.8 µg 3%
- Folate (B9) 10 µg 3%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 103 mg 8%
- Iron 1.5 mg 8%
- Magnesium 78 mg 19%
- Phosphorus 234 mg 19%
- Potassium 285 mg 6%
- Zinc 1.2 mg 11%
- Copper 0.1 mg 11%
- Manganese 0.4 mg 17%
- Selenium 5 µg 9%
Similar foods
- Yellow tortilla chipsyellow, plain, salted497 kcal / 100 g
- Nacho cheese tortilla chipssnacks519 kcal / 100 g
- Nacho-flavor tortilla chipssnacks, made with enriched masa flour511 kcal / 100 g
- Nacho tortilla chipssnacks519 kcal / 100 g
- Taco tortilla chipstaco-flavor480 kcal / 100 g
- Potato crispsfried in sunflower oil493 kcal / 100 g
- Corn chipssnacks, corn-based, extruded, plain539 kcal / 100 g
- Tortilla crispsseveral flavours487 kcal / 100 g
- Unflavoured tortilla crispsunflavoured480 kcal / 100 g
- Plain corn chipssalted491 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Tortilla chips
How do you make nachos with tortilla chips?
Spread the chips in a single layer on an ovenproof tray, scatter over grated cheese and toppings such as beans, sweetcorn or sliced jalapeños, then bake at 200°C for 5–8 minutes, until the cheese melts. Add salsa, guacamole and soured cream after baking so the chips stay crisp.
How do you stop tortilla chips going stale?
Once opened, seal the bag tightly or transfer the chips to an airtight container and keep them in a cool, dry cupboard. Avoid the fridge: moisture can make them soft.
Can you make tortilla chips crisp again?
Spread them in a single layer on a baking tray and heat at 160°C for 3–5 minutes. Let them cool briefly before serving; they crisp up as they cool.
What dips go well with tortilla chips?
Salsa, guacamole and bean dip are classic choices. For a quick dip, stir lime juice and chopped coriander into mashed avocado, or mix salsa with a spoonful of soured cream.
Can you use tortilla chips instead of breadcrumbs?
Yes. Crush them finely and use them to coat chicken, fish or vegetables before baking or frying. They are already seasoned and salted, so go lightly on any extra salt.
Are tortilla chips and tortilla crisps the same thing?
The names are often used for the same crisp, usually made from corn tortillas that are cut into triangles and fried or baked. Recipes and packaging may use either name.
Can you make tortilla chips from tortillas?
Cut corn tortillas into triangles, brush or toss them lightly with oil, and spread them out on a baking tray. Bake at 180°C for about 10–15 minutes, turning once, until crisp; cool before serving.
Source: CoFID (UK) 17-644 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
