Chicken Nachos

Chicken Nachos

Everyday

Chicken nachos are a layered Tex-Mex dish featuring tortilla chips topped with seasoned shredded chicken, melted cheese, and traditional garnishes like salsa, beans, or jalapeños. This customizable preparation balances protein from the chicken with carbohydrates from the chips, though calorie density and sodium content can vary significantly based on cheese quantity and added toppings. Typically served as a shareable appetizer or casual meal, versions using baked chips and reduced-fat cheese offer a lighter alternative while maintaining the dish's signature combination of textures and flavors.

Macro Impact

A 8 oz serving contains 490 calories, 20g protein, 41g carbs, and 27g fat.

Calorie Burn

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1 hour 3 min
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57 min
Running5 mph (12 min/mile)
42 min

Nutrition Facts

Serving size8 oz (227 g)
Amount per serving
Calories490
% Daily Value*
Total Fat27g
35%
Saturated Fat10g
51%
Trans Fat0.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat7g
Monounsaturated Fat9g
Cholesterol91mg
30%
Sodium795mg
35%
Total Carbohydrate41g
15%
Dietary Fiber7g
24%
Total Sugars2g
Includes Added Sugars1g
2%
Protein20g
Vitamin D1mcg
6%
Calcium341mg
26%
Iron3mg
19%
Potassium568mg
12%

* 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
41 / 275 g
15%
Fiber
7 / 28 g
24%
Sugars
2 g
Added Sugars
1 / 50 g
2%
Soluble Fiber
2 g
Insoluble Fiber
5 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
27 / 78 g
35%
Monounsaturated
9 / 31 g
29%
Polyunsaturated
7 / 23 g
32%
Saturated
10 / 23 g
44%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
91 / 300 g
30%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
5%
Omega 6
4 / 19 g
23%
Omega 9
9 g
Protein
Protein
20 / 80 g
26%
Amino Acids
Histidine
1 / 3 g
22%
Isoleucine
1 / 2 g
86%
Leucine
2 / 3 g
73%
Lysine
2 / 2 g
86%
Methionine
1 / 1 g
57%
Phenylalanine
1 / 2 g
57%
Threonine
1 / 1 g
95%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
107%
Valine
2 / 2 g
77%
Arginine
2 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
1 g
Alanine
2 g
Aspartic Acid
3 g
Glutamic Acid
5 g
Glycine
2 g
Proline
2 g
Serine
1 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
20%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
28%
Niacin, B3
8 / 15 mg
53%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
2 / 5 mg
36%
Pyridoxine, B6
1 / 1 mg
52%
Biotin, B7
11 / 30 mcg
38%
Cobalamin, B12
1 / 2 mcg
47%
Folate
68 / 400 mcg
17%
Vitamin A
341 / 800 mcg
43%
Vitamin C
16 / 83 mg
19%
Vitamin D
1 / 15 mcg
8%
Vitamin E
2 / 15 mg
15%
Vitamin K
11 / 105 mcg
11%
Minerals
Calcium
341 / 1k mg
34%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
25%
Iron
3 / 13 mg
26%
Magnesium
45 / 370 mg
12%
Manganese
1 / 2 mg
22%
Phosphorous
341 / 700 mg
49%
Potassium
568 / 3k mg
19%
Selenium
45 / 55 mcg
83%
Sodium
795 / 2.3k mg
35%
Zinc
2 / 10 mg
24%
Chromium
5 / 30 mcg
15%
Molybdenum
11 / 45 mcg
25%
Iodine
23 / 150 mcg
15%
Chlorine
227 / 2.3k mg
10%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
102 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
159 mg
Taurine
34 mg

References

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