Prepared and Processed / Packaged Snacks
Chips, tortilla, bbq flvr
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 489kcal / 2530kcal (19%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 7.2 g/ 71g (10%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 23.3 g/ 42g (55%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 62.7 g/ 348g (18%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.08 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vit B2 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B3 | 1.4 mg NE/ 16mg NE (8%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 204 mg/ 750mg (27%) source |
Phosphorus | 166 mg/ 700mg (23%) source |
Iron | 4 mg/ 12mg (33%) source |
Sodium | 784 mg/ 1500mg (52%) |
What is this food?
BBQ-flavored tortilla chips (chips/tortilla snack). Typically crunchy, salty, and flavored with BBQ seasoning.
Why it matters to health
Per 100g, it’s quite energy-dense (489 kcal) and higher in fat (23.3g) with a lot of saturated fat (12.24g). It also has moderate carbs (62.7g) and some fiber (5.3g), which helps with fullness, but it can still be easy to overeat. Sodium is high (784mg), so frequent snacking can add up—especially if you also have salty ulam at meals. The good part: it provides some fiber, but the main health focus is balancing calories, fat type, and sodium when you snack.
Healthier tips
- Keep portions small: treat it as a snack, not a meal replacement. Aim for a small handful per snack (then pair with something filling like fruit or yogurt).
- Balance your day: since you have 3 meals + 1–2 snacks, make sure this snack doesn’t overlap with another salty, fried, or high-fat snack.
- Choose better pairings: pair with plain yogurt, fresh salsa, or guacamole (watch added salt) instead of extra salty dips.
- Hydrate: high-sodium snacks work better when you drink enough water.
- Go for “less often” when possible: enjoy BBQ chips occasionally, and rotate with options like roasted nuts (unsalted), popcorn (lightly salted), or whole-grain crackers.
Common Filipino dishes
Chicharon, Pork barbecue, Tortang talong, Sinigang na baboy, Lumpiang shanghai
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