Calories in Nachos, cheese only
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Nachos, cheese only contains 266 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (135 g) provides about 359 kcal.
Roughly 52% of its calories come from fat, with 41% from carbohydrates and 7% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
100 g provides 17% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E and 12% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 266 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 15.7 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat C | 3 g | 15% |
| Cholesterol C | 6 mg | 2% |
| Sodium C | 547 mg | 24% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 27.8 g | 10% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2 g | 7% |
| Total sugars C | 0.45 g | |
| Protein C | 4.5 g | 9% |
| Vitamin A C | 13 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.5 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K C | 14 µg | 12% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.11 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.078 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.72 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.07 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 20 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.06 µg | 3% |
| Choline C | 8.5 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 83 mg | 6% |
| Iron C | 0.88 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium C | 32 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus C | 112 mg | 9% |
| Potassium C | 79 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 0.74 mg | 7% |
| Copper C | 0.047 mg | 5% |
| Selenium C | 3.4 µg | 6% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 7%
- Carbohydrates 41%
- Fat 52%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein per 100 kcal1.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water50 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 6.3 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 5.9 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.057 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.015 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.021 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.037 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.062 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.19 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.49 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.39 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.085 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.07 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 1 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 3 µg |
| Retinol C | 13 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 1 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 50 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 8 µg |
| Folate, food C | 6 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Nachos
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nachos, NFS | 265 | 7.6 g | 23.8 g | 15.8 g |
| Nachos, beef or pork | 265 | 10.7 g | 19.9 g | 16 g |
| Nachos, beef or pork, with beans | 220 | 9.3 g | 18.3 g | 12.4 g |
| Nachos, chicken | 242 | 11.2 g | 19.9 g | 13.3 g |
| Nachos, chicken, with beans | 203 | 9.6 g | 18.3 g | 10.5 g |
| Nachos, with beans | 210 | 4.6 g | 23.3 g | 11.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDONALD'S, Hash Brown | 271 | 2.5 g | 28.6 g | 16.3 g |
| Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty | 272 | 2.6 g | 28.9 g | 17 g |
| Falafel sandwich | 265 | 6.2 g | 27 g | 14.8 g |
| CRACKER BARREL, steak fries | 255 | 3.3 g | 30.9 g | 13.2 g |
| CHICK-FIL-A, hash browns | 301 | 3 g | 30.5 g | 18.5 g |
| BURGER KING, Hash Brown Rounds | 302 | 2.8 g | 29.4 g | 19.3 g |
| Macaroni or pasta salad with cheese | 246 | 6.9 g | 21.8 g | 14.4 g |
| DENNY'S, french fries | 282 | 3.4 g | 35.2 g | 14.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in nachos?
100 g of nachos has 266 kcal. 1 cup (135 g): about 359 kcal. 1 chip (7 g): about 19 kcal. 1 item, any size (250 g): about 665 kcal.
How much protein is in nachos?
Nachos contains 4.5 g of protein per 100 g (9% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6 g in 1 cup (135 g). About 7% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in nachos?
Nachos has 27.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2 g of fiber and 0.45 g of sugars.
How much fat is in nachos?
Nachos contains 15.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3 g is saturated (15% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does nachos contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin E (17% DV) and Vitamin K (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in nachos?
100 g contains 547 mg of sodium, 24% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2708577. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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