Corn Tortilla Chips
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Corn Tortilla Chips by Gruma Corporation scores 7/10 for Energy based on good carb content for sustained energy.
Corn Tortilla Chips by Gruma Corporation provides 500 calories, 7.1g protein, 25.0g fat, and 60.7g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.4g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Energy health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Minimal sugar content at just 0.0g per 100g.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High in saturated fat (14.3g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 500 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
Corn Tortilla Chips by Gruma Corporation sits near the middle of the chips category with 500 kcal per 100g (category avg: 632).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 500 kcal per 100g (category avg: 632)
- •Protein: 7.1g per 100g (category avg: 7.3g)
- •Fiber: 3.6g per 100g (category avg: 4.7g)
- •Saturated fat: 14.3g per 100g
- •Sodium: 536mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for general healthy eating with moderate portions. Not the best choice if you're watching saturated fat for heart health.
Watch Out
- ⚠Saturated fat at 14.3g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Corn Tortilla Chips doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the chips category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Ground corn treated with lime, water, vegetable oil (contains one or more of the following: cottonseed oil, corn oil, palm oil, sunflower oil), salt, cellulose gum.