Beef Nachos

Beef Nachos

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Beef nachos are a Tex-Mex appetizer featuring layered tortilla chips topped with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and often beans, salsa, or guacamole. This protein-rich dish derives most of its calories from the beef and cheese, but its sodium and saturated fat content can vary significantly depending on preparation methods and toppings. While typically served as a shareable snack, portion control is advised for nutritional tracking due to its high caloric density and common use of processed ingredients like nacho cheese sauce.

Macro Impact

A 5.3 oz serving contains 329 calories, 9g protein, 32g carbs, and 19g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size5.3 oz (150 g)
Amount per serving
Calories329
% Daily Value*
Total Fat19g
24%
Saturated Fat4g
19%
Trans Fat0.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat4g
Monounsaturated Fat10g
Cholesterol21mg
7%
Sodium522mg
23%
Total Carbohydrate32g
12%
Dietary Fiber6g
20%
Total Sugars2g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein9g
Vitamin D2mcg
8%
Calcium71mg
5%
Iron2mg
8%
Potassium447mg
10%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
32 / 275 g
12%
Fiber
6 / 28 g
20%
Sugars
2 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
2 g
Insoluble Fiber
4 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
19 / 78 g
24%
Monounsaturated
10 / 31 g
32%
Polyunsaturated
4 / 23 g
16%
Saturated
4 / 23 g
16%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
21 / 300 g
7%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
11%
Omega 6
3 / 19 g
17%
Omega 9
10 g
Protein
Protein
9 / 80 g
12%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
9%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
26%
Leucine
1 / 3 g
26%
Lysine
1 / 2 g
22%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
15%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
22%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
27%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
28%
Valine
0 / 2 g
24%
Arginine
1 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
1 g
Aspartic Acid
1 g
Glutamic Acid
2 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
1 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
10%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
17%
Niacin, B3
2 / 15 mg
10%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
1 / 5 mg
10%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
18%
Biotin, B7
5 / 30 mcg
15%
Cobalamin, B12
1 / 2 mcg
19%
Folate
21 / 400 mcg
5%
Vitamin A
63 / 800 mcg
8%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
2 / 15 mcg
10%
Vitamin E
3 / 15 mg
18%
Vitamin K
8 / 105 mcg
8%
Minerals
Calcium
71 / 1k mg
7%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
17%
Iron
2 / 13 mg
12%
Magnesium
50 / 370 mg
13%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
15%
Phosphorous
230 / 700 mg
33%
Potassium
447 / 3k mg
15%
Selenium
12 / 55 mcg
22%
Sodium
522 / 2.3k mg
23%
Zinc
2 / 10 mg
17%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
0 / 150 mcg
0%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
87 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
42 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Fast foods, nachos, with cheese, beans, ground beef, and tomatoes. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 170292.
  2. 2.Fast foods, mexican, nachos with cheese, beans, ground beef and tomatoes. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 4607.

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