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Nachos at a glance

Glycemic index (est.)
55
low
Glycemic load / serving
8
low
Nutri-Score
D
A best, E worst
NOVA group
3
processed

Mexican cuisine · Vegetarian. Serving: 1 oz (28 g).

Nachos nutrition per serving

NutrientPer serving
Calories150 kcal
Protein3 g
Carbohydrate15 g
Fiber1 g
Sugars1 g
Added sugars0 g
Fat8 g
Saturated fat4 g
Sodium200 mg

Typical ingredients: Corn tortilla chips, cheese, jalapeƱos, sour cream, guacamole, salsa

Similar Mexican dishes with a lower glycemic load

DishGL / servingkcal / serving
Agua Fresca760
Mole6150
Salsa Roja250
Ceviche1200
Pico De Gallo130

Common questions about nachos

How many calories are in nachos?

NutriOptio estimates 150 calories in one serving (1 oz (28 g)) of a typical nachos recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.

Is nachos good for blood sugar?

A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 8, which is low (10 or under is low, 20 or over is high). Portion size and what you eat it with matter. This is general information, not medical advice.

What is the Nutri-Score of nachos?

NutriOptio grades a typical nachos D on Nutri-Score, where A is the best and E the lowest nutritional quality.

Log your own nachos

Your recipe is not the typical one. Photograph your plate or describe it, and NutriOptio grades your actual portion for glycemic load, Nutri-Score and processing.

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How these numbers are made

These are the values the NutriOptio app gave for a typical nachos in October 2026. They are AI estimates and can change as the app is updated; search the dish in the app for its current estimate. Calories and nutrients are NutriOptio's AI estimate for a typical recipe and portion. The glycemic index is NutriOptio's reference value for this dish, estimated from its carbohydrate ingredients; glycemic load is computed from it and the serving's carbohydrate. Home and restaurant versions vary, sometimes a lot. General information, not medical advice.