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Tortilla chips
Calories & nutrition facts
snacks, low fat, unsalted
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 416 kcal —
- Protein 11 g 22%
- Carbohydrate 75 g 27%
- Fat 5.7 g 7%
- Saturated fat 0.9 g 4%
- Fibre 5.3 g 19%
- Sugars 0.9 g —
- Sodium 15 mg 1%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 4 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0.2 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 3.5 mg 24%
- Vitamin K 20.9 µg 17%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.22 mg 18%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.28 mg 22%
- Niacin (B3) 0.42 mg 3%
- Vitamin B6 0.18 mg 11%
- Folate (B9) 16 µg 4%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 23.4 mg 4%
Minerals
- Calcium 159 mg 12%
- Iron 1.6 mg 9%
- Magnesium 97 mg 23%
- Phosphorus 318 mg 25%
- Potassium 272 mg 6%
- Zinc 1.2 mg 10%
- Copper 0.11 mg 12%
- Selenium 15.7 µg 29%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 416 | 11 g | 75 g | 5.7 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 118 | 3.1 g | 21 g | 1.6 g |
| 2 × oz | 56.7 g | 236 | 6.2 g | 42 g | 3.2 g |
| ½ × oz | 14.2 g | 59 | 1.6 g | 11 g | 0.8 g |
| 3 × oz | 85.1 g | 354 | 9.4 g | 64 g | 4.8 g |
| 4 × oz | 113.4 g | 472 | 13 g | 85 g | 6.5 g |
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
- Plain tortilla chipssnacks472 kcal / 100 g
- White corn tortilla chipsunsalted503 kcal / 100 g
- Unflavoured tortilla crispsunflavoured480 kcal / 100 g
- Tortilla crispsseveral flavours487 kcal / 100 g
- Plain corn chipssalted491 kcal / 100 g
- Unsalted corn chipssnacks, corn-based, extruded557 kcal / 100 g
- Potato chipswithout salt, reduced fat487 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Tortilla chips
How many tortilla chips is a sensible snack portion?
A typical portion is about 28 g, roughly a small handful; the exact number depends on chip size. That portion provides 116 kcal.
How do 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, as they crisp further as they cool.
Can you make nachos with tortilla chips in the oven?
Yes. Scatter the chips on a tray, add grated cheese and toppings such as cooked beans or sliced jalapeños, then bake at 180 °C for about 5–8 minutes, until the cheese melts. Add salsa, guacamole or sour cream after baking.
How should you store tortilla chips once the packet is open?
Fold the packet tightly over and seal it with a clip, or transfer the chips to an airtight container. Keep them in a cool, dry cupboard; moisture makes them stale and soft.
What can you serve with tortilla chips besides salsa?
They go well with guacamole, pico de gallo, refried beans and creamy dips. For a more filling meal, use them as the crunchy base for nachos or crumble them over chilli.
Can you use tortilla chips instead of breadcrumbs?
Yes. Crush them finely and use them to coat chicken, fish or vegetables, or as a crunchy topping for a bake. They are already seasoned and salted, so reduce extra salt in the recipe.
Are tortilla chips the same as tortilla crisps?
They are often names for the same snack: crisp pieces of maize tortilla, commonly served with dips. Recipes and packaging may use either term; some versions are thicker or more heavily seasoned.
Are tortilla chips usually made from maize tortillas?
Yes. They are typically cut from maize tortillas and fried or baked until crisp; some are made from maize dough shaped directly into triangles. The ingredient list can tell you which kind you have.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 170254 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
