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Loaded nachoscalories and macros

870kcal per serving

One serving of Loaded nachos has about 870 kcal, with 42 g protein, 60 g carbohydrates and 52 g fat. That is roughly 19% of calories from protein, 27% from carbs and 54% from fat.

Loaded Nachos
Loaded Nachos1 serving · Prep time 25 min

Where the calories come from

870kcal
  • Protein42 g19%
  • Carbs60 g27%
  • Fat52 g54%
of a 1,800 kcal day48%
of a 2,200 kcal day40%

Loaded nachos pile 60 g of tortilla chips with 80 g of seasoned ground beef, 60 g of black beans and 40 g of melted cheddar, then add pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream and jalapeños. A serving is roughly 870 kcal with 42 g of protein and 60 g of carbohydrates, and more than half of the calories come from 52 g of fat shared by the chips, beef, cheese, guacamole and sour cream.

Nutrition per serving

NutrientPer 100 g1 serving (~370 g)Share of calories
Calories235 kcal870 kcal100%
Protein11.4 g42 g19%
Carbs16.2 g60 g27%
Fat14.1 g52 g54%

How many calories in 100 g of Loaded nachos?

A typical serving of Loaded nachos weighs about 370 g, so 100 g has about 235 kcal, 11.4 g protein, 16.2 g carbohydrates and 14.1 g fat.

Calories for your portion

870kcal
42 gProtein
60 gCarbs
52 gFat

Calories by amount

AmountWeightkcalProteinCarbsFat
½ serving185 g43521 g30 g26 g
1 serving370 g87042 g60 g52 g
1½ servings555 g130563 g90 g78 g
2 servings740 g174084 g120 g104 g
100 g100 g23511.4 g16.2 g14.1 g
200 g200 g47022.7 g32.4 g28.1 g

Vitamins and minerals in Loaded nachos

Per serving, with the share of the daily value (DV) used on US nutrition labels.

NutrientPer serving% DV
Fiber10.5 g38%
Sugars3.5 g–
Saturated fat19 g95%
Sodium1,250 mg54%
Potassium1,000 mg21%
Calcium430 mg33%
Iron4.3 mg24%
Vitamin C18 mg20%
Vitamin A180 µg20%
Vitamin D0.3 µg2%
Vitamin B122.7 µg113%

Allergens in Loaded nachos

  • Milk

A typical recipe contains the allergens below (EU list of 14). Recipes, sauces and kitchens differ, so always check the label or ask when you eat out.

Which diets does Loaded nachos fit?

  • Gluten-free

Based on the ingredients of a typical serving. Recipes vary, so check labels if you have an allergy or follow a diet strictly.

How long would you walk to burn a serving of Loaded nachos?

For a 70 kg adult, the 870 kcal in one serving is about 203 minutes of comfortable walking or 148 minutes of brisk walking. This is only a rough perspective: food is not something you have to earn or burn off, and the numbers change with body size.

Comfortable walk (about 4 km/h)203 min
Brisk walk (about 5.5 km/h)148 min

Work it out for your own weight and activity with the calories burned calculator.

What's in a typical serving

Tortilla chips piled with seasoned ground beef, black beans and melted cheddar, topped with pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream and jalapeños.

  • 60g Tortilla Chips
  • 80g Ground Beef (cooked)
  • 40g Cheddar
  • 60g Black Beans
  • Pico de Gallo, 40g Guacamole, 30g Sour Cream, Jalapeño

How to make it

  1. Heat the oven to 200°C. Brown about 100 g raw ground beef in a dry pan for 6 to 8 minutes until no pink remains, seasoning it with cumin, paprika, chili powder and salt.
  2. Spread 60 g tortilla chips on a baking tray and scatter over the beef and 60 g drained black beans.
  3. Sprinkle with 40 g grated cheddar and bake for 5 to 7 minutes until the cheese has melted.
  4. Top with pico de gallo, 40 g guacamole, 30 g sour cream and sliced jalapeños, and serve right away.

How to make it lighter

  1. Use 5% fat beef or swap it for shredded chicken breast.
  2. Replace the sour cream with plain Greek yogurt.
  3. Halve the chips and add extra beans, pico de gallo and lettuce.

Lighter alternatives

More Mexican dishes

Work out your own daily calorie target with the calorie calculator.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Loaded nachos?

A typical serving of Loaded nachos has about 870 kcal. The exact number depends on the recipe, the amount of oil or butter and the portion size.

How many calories are in 100 g of Loaded nachos?

About 235 kcal. That is based on a typical serving of about 370 g with 870 kcal; the real figure changes with the recipe and how much oil is used.

Is Loaded nachos high in protein?

Yes. With about 42 g of protein per serving (19% of its calories), Loaded nachos is a good protein source.

Can I eat Loaded nachos while losing weight?

Yes, if it fits your daily calorie target. Weight loss depends on your total intake over time, not on a single dish; portion size and added fats make the biggest difference.

How long do you have to walk to burn off Loaded nachos?

Roughly 203 minutes of comfortable walking for a 70 kg adult, or about 148 minutes at a brisk pace. Treat it as a perspective only; it depends on body size and you do not need to 'burn off' food.

Is Loaded nachos vegetarian?

No. A typical serving of Loaded nachos contains meat or fish.

Is Loaded nachos gluten-free?

A typical serving is made without gluten-containing ingredients. If you have coeliac disease, check every label for cross-contamination.

How can I make Loaded nachos lighter?

Use 5% fat beef or swap it for shredded chicken breast. Replace the sour cream with plain Greek yogurt. Halve the chips and add extra beans, pico de gallo and lettuce.

How we calculated these values

  • Calories and macros are Sporty catalog estimates for one typical serving, calculated from USDA FoodData Central values for the listed ingredient amounts.
  • The serving weight (370 g) is estimated from those ingredients; the per-100 g values and the portion calculator are worked out from it.
  • Walking times use the Compendium of Physical Activities: 3.5 MET for comfortable and 4.8 MET for brisk walking, for a 70 kg adult (kcal per minute = MET × 3.5 × kg ÷ 200).
  • Vitamins, minerals and allergens are estimated from the same ingredients with USDA FoodData Central values; % DV uses the US FDA daily values.
  • Diet labels come from the ingredients. Real values change with the recipe, the amount of oil and the portion, so treat every number as an estimate.
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