Tortilla Chips — Nutrition, Calories & Diet Check
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Tortilla Chips — 500 kcal, 7.0g protein and 60.0g carbs per 100g. Here's how it stacks up for keto, low-carb, high-protein, gluten-free and vegan snacking, with full typical nutrition per 30g serving.
Nutrition: Tortilla Chips (typical values)
| Per 100g | Per 30g serving | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 500 kcal | 150 kcal |
| Protein | 7.0g | 2.1g |
| Carbohydrates | 60.0g | 18.0g |
| of which sugars | 1.0g | 0.3g |
| Fat | 25.0g | 7.5g |
| Fibre | 4.5g | 1.3g |
| Salt | 1.1g | 0.3g |
Typical values for generic tortilla chips; brands vary — always check the label. For full per-food nutrition data see our sister site's calorie and nutrition checker.
How many calories are in Tortilla Chips?
Tortilla Chips has 500 kcal per 100g. A typical 30g serving works out to 150 kcal — about 8% of a 2,000 kcal reference daily intake. Pre-packed portions vary by brand, so check the pack for the exact serving size.
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Is Tortilla Chips keto-friendly?
No. At 60.0g of carbs per 100g (including 1.0g sugars), tortilla chips doesn't suit a ketogenic diet. If you're keto, look at meat snacks, cheese, nuts or seaweed instead.
Is Tortilla Chips a good source of protein?
Not especially. Tortilla Chips provides 7.0g of protein per 100g — around 2.1g per serving — so treat it as an occasional snack rather than a protein source. If you're stocking up, a snack portion pot set makes it easy to keep portions in check.
Is Tortilla Chips healthy?
Yes, reasonably so. Tortilla Chips is low in sugar. A typical 30g serving is 150 kcal — portion size is what usually decides whether a snack like this fits a healthy diet.
Did you know? Traditional tortilla chips are made from masa harina — corn that's been treated with an alkaline solution (nixtamalisation) — a process that's been used in Mesoamerican cooking for thousands of years and makes the corn's nutrients more available.
Sugar, salt and overall balance
Per UK traffic-light thresholds, tortilla chips is low in sugar (1.0g/100g) and moderate in salt (1.1g/100g), with 4.5g of fibre. At 500 kcal per 100g, portion size decides whether it fits your day. Portion control helps more than anything — some snackers keep a set of digital kitchen scales to hand for exactly that reason.
Tortilla Chips is closest in profile to salt & vinegar crisps, but tortilla chips carries more carbs (60.0g carbs vs 52.0g carbs for salt & vinegar crisps).
Curious what's actually in this kind of snack? Check additives and E-numbers with the food ingredient checker, and if you're pregnant or storing leftovers, our food safety guide covers what's safe.
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