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Corn chips, cheese flavored, salty snack
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
Selected: 100 g
490
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
61g
· 50%
Protein
6g
· 5%
Fat
24g
· 45%
Fiber
4.5g
Vitamins
Vitamin E
2mg · 13% DV
B1
0.12mg · 10% DV
B3
1.2mg · 8% DV
Vitamin A
50µg · 6% DV
Minerals
Sodium
900mg · 39% DV
Phosphorus
120mg · 17% DV
Calcium
120mg · 12% DV
Magnesium
40mg · 10% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
NOVA 4
Ultra-Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
8g
POLYUNSATURATED
10g
Omega 6:3 ratio 350:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (350:1).
The mix of salt, fat, flavourings, and crunch makes it highly palatable. As an ultra-processed snack, it is designed to be very easy to eat, so portioning some into a bowl can help.
They can provide quick carbs, but they are not an ideal recovery food on their own. Pairing them with a protein source is more balanced, and less processed options are usually better around training.
Keep them in a tightly sealed bag or airtight container in a cool, dry place. Exposure to air and humidity makes them go stale and lose their crunch.
Freezing is not usually useful for chips. Once thawed, condensation can soften them and ruin the texture.
Try pairing them with salsa, Greek yogurt dip, cheese, beans, or crunchy vegetables. Adding protein or fibre-rich foods can make the snack feel more satisfying than eating chips alone.
Not exactly. Doritos Nacho chips are flavoured and ultra-processed, while plain tortilla chips may have a simpler ingredient list depending on the brand.
They are better as an occasional snack than a daily habit. Very intensely flavoured snacks can make milder whole foods seem less appealing over time.
They do not automatically make everyone hungrier, but many people find them easy to keep eating past fullness. Their texture and flavour profile can encourage passive overeating.
People avoiding gluten should be cautious because gluten is listed as an allergen. Those trying to limit ultra-processed foods may also want to keep them as an occasional choice rather than a staple.
Having them daily can crowd out less processed snacks with a better overall nutrient profile. It is usually better to keep ultra-processed chips as an occasional food and rely more on foods like fruit, yogurt, nuts, or homemade snacks.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.