Calories in Nachos, NFS
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Nachos, NFS contains 265 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (135 g) provides about 358 kcal.
Roughly 53% of its calories come from fat, with 36% from carbohydrates and 11% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
100 g provides 18% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 14% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E and 14% of the Daily Value for zinc.
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 | 265 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 15.8 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.5 g | 17% |
| Cholesterol C | 18 mg | 6% |
| Sodium C | 488 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 23.8 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Total sugars C | 0.39 g | |
| Protein C | 7.6 g | 15% |
| Vitamin A C | 11 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.2 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K C | 12.2 µg | 10% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.094 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.4 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.12 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 18 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.42 µg | 18% |
| Choline C | 19.6 mg | 4% |
| Calcium C | 74 mg | 6% |
| Iron C | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium C | 31 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus C | 125 mg | 10% |
| Potassium C | 112 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 1.5 mg | 14% |
| Copper C | 0.052 mg | 6% |
| Selenium C | 6.3 µg | 11% |
% 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 11%
- Carbohydrates 36%
- Fat 53%
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 kcal2.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water50.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 5.5 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 | 5.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.049 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.012 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.018 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.034 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.056 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.23 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.71 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.35 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.16 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.066 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.001 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 1 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 2 µg |
| Retinol C | 11 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 1 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 50.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 7 µg |
| Folate, food C | 7 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, cheese only | 266 | 4.5 g | 27.8 g | 15.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macaroni or pasta salad with cheese | 246 | 6.9 g | 21.8 g | 14.4 g |
| Pot pie, beef | 271 | 8.9 g | 24 g | 15.4 g |
| Pizza, with meat, gluten-free thick crust | 280 | 9.5 g | 26.1 g | 15.2 g |
| Falafel sandwich | 265 | 6.2 g | 27 g | 14.8 g |
| Pot pie, chicken | 255 | 9.2 g | 24 g | 13.5 g |
| Pizza, cheese, gluten-free thin crust | 264 | 8.7 g | 26.5 g | 13.6 g |
| Fast foods, breakfast burrito, with egg, cheese, and sausage | 277 | 11.1 g | 23 g | 15.6 g |
| McDONALD'S, Sausage Burrito | 277 | 11.1 g | 23 g | 15.6 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 265 kcal. 1 cup (135 g): about 358 kcal. 1 chip (7 g): about 19 kcal. 1 order (250 g): about 663 kcal.
How much protein is in nachos?
Nachos contains 7.6 g of protein per 100 g (15% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 10.3 g in 1 cup (135 g). About 11% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in nachos?
Nachos has 23.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.7 g of fiber and 0.39 g of sugars.
How much fat is in nachos?
Nachos contains 15.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.5 g is saturated (17% 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 B12 (18% DV), Vitamin E (14% DV), zinc (14% DV), selenium (11% DV) and Vitamin K (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in nachos?
100 g contains 488 mg of sodium, 21% 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 2708576. 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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