Nacho Cheese Flavored Popped Protein Chips
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Nacho Cheese Flavored Popped Protein Chips by Legendary Foods scores 8/10 for Muscle Building based on good protein per calorie ratio.
Nacho Cheese Flavored Popped Protein Chips by Legendary Foods provides 444 calories, 55.6g protein, 22.2g fat, and 11.1g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 12.5g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Muscle Building health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓High in protein with 55.6g per 100g — one of the most protein-dense options in its category.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sodium content (1194mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 444 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
Nacho Cheese Flavored Popped Protein Chips by Legendary Foods sits near the middle of the protein bars category with 444 kcal per 100g (category avg: 385). Standout protein at 55.6g per 100g — 93% above average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 444 kcal per 100g (category avg: 385)
- •Protein: 55.6g per 100g (category avg: 28.7g)
- •Sugars: 5.6g per 100g (category avg: 12.3g)
- •Saturated fat: 2.8g per 100g
- •Sodium: 1194mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for athletes or anyone prioritizing protein intake.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sodium at 1194mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 2389mg — roughly 104% of the daily limit.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Nacho Cheese Flavored Popped Protein Chips doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the protein bars category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
PROTEIN BLEND (sodium caseinate, milk protein isolate, calcium caseinate, whey protein isolate), high oleic sunflower oil, lupin flour, rice protein, whey powder, natural flavors, salt, cheddar cheese powder (cultured milk, salt, enzymes), buttermilk powder, onion powder, tomato powder, butter (cream, salt), dried egg whites, spice, sugar, yeast extract, potato starch, xanthan gum, paprika extract (color), paprika oleoresin (color), annatto extract (color), tocopherol-rich extract, sunflower lecithin.