What is Tortilla Chips? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Tortilla Chips?

Tortilla chips are made from corn tortillas that are cut into triangles and then fried or baked. They have a crisp, crunchy texture and a salty taste. They can be eaten with dips such as guacamole, or used in making nachos.

What does Tortilla Chips Taste Like?

Salty

Salty is one of the five main tastes. It has a satisfying and addictive quality with hints of sourness. Salty foods include cheeses, cured meats, chips, and olives. It is used in almost every dish and prepared food. Salt is added to enhance flavor and offer a distinctly salty taste.

Ingredients

corn

Corn is a starchy vegetable, grain and fruit that grows on top of a stalk in sunny climates and fertile soil. Corn can be about a foot long and is comprised of many small kernels that are attached to a hard and inedible cob. The kernels are covered in corn silk; white hair like strands and wrapped in green leaves. The kernels are the only part of the corn that is eaten. These kernels are usually yellow and very juicy with a crunch, when cooked. Corn can be eaten on the cob, or removed to create an endless variety of dishes.

soybean oil

Soybean oil is used in many countries around the world and has become extremely popular in the US for its inexpensive price and neutral flavor. Soy oil is considered a vegetable oil and is extracted from soybeans. The color of this thin oil is a translucent golden yellow. Soy oil is used frequently in restaurants for sauteing, grilling and deep frying. It is also used in salad dressings and baked goods.

water

Water is a substance and chemical compound made up of hydrogen and oxygen. It is clear, fluid, flavorless and odorless. Water is a necessity in nearly every aspect of life, including cooking, baking and hydrating the human body. Water can be served as a cold beverage, or at any temperature comfortable to the mouth and skin.

salt

Salt is a mineral composed mostly of sodium chloride. It is the main flavoring used in food and is naturally occurring in certain foods, such as cheese, beets, meat and celery, plus many others. Salt is white and has finer granules than sugar. Many commercial salts include iodide, while others exclude it. Most salts are white, while some are naturally pale pink with minerals. Salt brings out the flavor of something and can create a tangy mouthfeel, if used in excess.

Tortilla Chips Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 oz28.35g

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	141kcal	7%
Fats	6g	8%
Sat. fats	1g	5%
Mono. Fats	3g	7%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	19g	6%
Sugars	0g	0%
Fiber	1g	4%
Proteins	2g	3%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	88mg	4%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

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Amazon Fresh, Restaurant Style Tortilla Chips, 20 Oz (Previously Happy Belly, Packaging May Vary)

^$6⁷¹

Tostitos, Crispy Rounds Tortilla Chips, 3 Ounce (Pack of 28)

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365 by Whole Foods Market, Organic White Corn Tortilla Chips, 12 Ounce

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Late July Snacks Thin and Crispy Organic Tortilla Chips with Sea Salt, 10.1 oz Bag

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Mi Nina, Sea Salt White Corn Tortilla Chip, 12 oz

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On The Border Cafe Style Tortilla Chips 11 oz (Pack of 3)

^$17²⁰

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Tortilla Chips?

1 oz of Tortilla Chips contains 2 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Tortilla Chips?

1 oz of Tortilla Chips contains 19 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Tortilla Chips?

1 oz of Tortilla Chips contains 6 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Tortilla Chips?

1 oz of Tortilla Chips contains 0 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Tortilla Chips?

There are 141 calories in 1 oz of Tortilla Chips.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Tortilla Chips?

There are 2254 calories in 1 pound of Tortilla Chips.

How many calories are in 1 Small Bag of Tortilla Chips?

There are 139 calories in 1 Small Bag of Tortilla Chips.

How many calories are in 1 Chip of Tortilla Chips?

There are 15 calories in 1 Chip of Tortilla Chips.

How many calories are in 1 Cup of Tortilla Chips?

There are 159 calories in 1 Cup of Tortilla Chips.

How many calories are in 1 Large bag of Tortilla Chips?

There are 353 calories in 1 Large bag of Tortilla Chips.