Ready & Packaged Foods
All →Vegetables & Legumes
All →Desserts & Confectionery
All →Meat & Protein
All →Grains & Bakery
All →Beverages
All →Milk & Dairy
All →🌽
Crispy salted corn-based snack
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
Selected: 100 g
503
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
63.9g
· 50%
Protein
6.7g
· 5%
Fat
25.5g
· 45%
Fiber
5.3g
Vitamins
Vitamin E
3.1mg · 21% DV
B1
0.17mg · 14% DV
B6
0.17mg · 10% DV
B3
1.5mg · 9% DV
Minerals
Magnesium
168mg · 40% DV
Phosphorus
210mg · 30% DV
Sodium
656mg · 29% DV
Selenium
9.5µg · 17% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
NOVA 3
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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.4g
MONOUNSATURATED
10.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
10.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 54.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (54.4:1).
Once opened, they lose crispness quickly if exposed to air and humidity. If sealed well, they usually stay enjoyable for a few days; an airtight container helps most.
Freezing is usually not ideal because thawing can make them stale or chewy. A cool, dry cupboard is generally better for preserving texture.
Keep them away from moisture and reseal the bag tightly after each use. For better freshness, transfer them to an airtight container and store them away from heat and steam.
Pairing them with salsa, guacamole, yogurt-based dips, or bean dips can make the snack more satisfying. Adding a dip with protein or fats helps balance a carb-heavy crunchy snack.
On their own, they are not the most balanced recovery food. They can work better before or after training when paired with a protein source such as yogurt, cheese, or a bean dip.
Eating them at night does not automatically cause weight gain; overall intake and portion size matter more. The main issue is that crunchy processed snacks are easy to overeat.
Reheating can improve crispness, but it does not fundamentally change the food’s nutritional profile. Portion size and what you eat with them matter much more.
Not always. Tortilla chips are corn-based and potato chips are potato-based, but both are processed snack foods, so ingredients, salt level, and serving size matter more than the type alone.
They can be offered occasionally in age-appropriate portions. Very young children may struggle with the hard, crunchy texture, so supervision and moderation are important.
People limiting processed snacks, watching their sodium intake, or prone to mindless snacking should be more cautious. Anyone with a corn allergy should avoid them.
Ask the AI nutrition coach — calories, portions, alternatives and more, answered in seconds in the app.
Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.