Calories in Tortilla chips, plain
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Tortilla chips, plain contains 472 kcal per 100 g. A 1 medium single serving bag (57 g) provides about 269 kcal.
Roughly 56% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 38% from fat and 6% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for tortilla, corn, other chips on FoodFactly (491 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 24% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E, 20% of the Daily Value for magnesium and 18% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
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 | 472 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 20.7 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.8 g | 14% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 328 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 67.8 g | 25% |
| Dietary fiber C | 5.4 g | 19% |
| Total sugars C | 0.78 g | |
| Protein C | 7.1 g | 14% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 3.5 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin K C | 20.9 µg | 17% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.14 mg | 12% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.07 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.84 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.18 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) C | 12 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 19.4 mg | 4% |
| Calcium C | 106 mg | 8% |
| Iron C | 1.5 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium C | 84 mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus C | 225 mg | 18% |
| Potassium C | 182 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 1.4 mg | 13% |
| Copper C | 0.097 mg | 11% |
| Selenium C | 4.4 µg | 8% |
% 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 6%
- Carbohydrates 56%
- Fat 38%
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
- Protein7.1 gbelow the median for tortilla, corn, other chips (median 7.4 g)
- Fiber5.4 gabove the median for tortilla, corn, other chips (median 5 g)
- Sugars0.78 gbelow the median for tortilla, corn, other chips (median 1 g)
- Fat20.7 gbelow the median for tortilla, corn, other chips (median 21.4 g)
- Saturated fat2.8 gbelow the median for tortilla, corn, other chips (median 2.9 g)
- Sodium328 mgin the lowest quarter of tortilla, corn, other chips (median 513 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water2.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 10.8 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 | 10.5 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.008 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.015 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.38 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.23 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.023 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.071 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 2 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 5 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 2 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 2.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 12 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Tortilla chips
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tortilla chips, low fat, baked without fat Cooked | 448 | 11 g | 80.2 g | 5.7 g |
| Tortilla chips, yellow, plain, salted | 497 | 6.6 g | 67.4 g | 22.3 g |
| Tortilla chips, flavored | 519 | 7.4 g | 60.8 g | 27.4 g |
| Tortilla chips, nacho cheese flavor (Doritos) | 519 | 7.4 g | 60.8 g | 27.4 g |
| Tortilla chips, cool ranch flavor (Doritos) | 470 | 7.1 g | 67.4 g | 20.6 g |
| Tortilla chips, other flavors (Doritos) | 519 | 7.4 g | 60.8 g | 27.4 g |
| Tortilla chips, reduced fat, plain | 411 | 10.9 g | 79.1 g | 5.6 g |
| Tortilla chips, reduced fat, flavored | 411 | 10.9 g | 79.1 g | 5.6 g |
| Tortilla chips, low fat, unsalted | 416 | 11 g | 80.1 g | 5.7 g |
| Tortilla chips, reduced sodium | 489 | 9.4 g | 68.1 g | 19.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted | 472 | 7.1 g | 67.8 g | 20.7 g |
| Snacks, potato chips, reduced fat | 471 | 7.1 g | 66.9 g | 20.8 g |
| Potato chips, reduced fat | 482 | 7 g | 67.1 g | 20.6 g |
| Potato chips, without salt, reduced fat | 487 | 7.1 g | 67.8 g | 20.8 g |
| Snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, nut and raisin | 454 | 8 g | 63.6 g | 20.4 g |
| Snacks, tortilla chips, unsalted, white corn | 503 | 7.8 g | 65.3 g | 23.4 g |
| Snacks, crisped rice bar, almond | 458 | 7 g | 64.6 g | 20.4 g |
| Snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, raisin | 448 | 7.6 g | 66.4 g | 17.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in tortilla chips?
100 g of tortilla chips has 472 kcal. 1 medium single serving bag (57 g): about 269 kcal. 1 chip (3 g): about 14 kcal. 1 100 calorie package (20 g): about 94 kcal.
How much protein is in tortilla chips?
Tortilla chips contains 7.1 g of protein per 100 g (14% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4 g in 1 medium single serving bag (57 g). About 6% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other tortilla, corn, other chips, that is below the median (median 7.4 g).
How many carbs are in tortilla chips?
Tortilla chips has 67.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 5.4 g of fiber and 0.78 g of sugars.
How much fat is in tortilla chips?
Tortilla chips contains 20.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.8 g is saturated (14% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does tortilla chips contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin E (24% DV), magnesium (20% DV), phosphorus (18% DV), Vitamin K (17% DV) and zinc (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in tortilla chips?
100 g contains 328 mg of sodium, 14% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does tortilla chips have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, tortilla chips, plain has 472 kcal, while tortilla chips, low fat, baked without fat has 448 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
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 2708202. 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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