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Nacho Bake

Per 1 serving · 272 g · 10 ingredients

Calories
521
26%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    28g
    22% of calories
  • Carbs
    29g
    23% of calories
  • Fat
    32g
    55% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Nacho Bake (272 g) has 521 calories, with 28 g of protein, 29 g of carbohydrates and 32 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (55% of calories). It is high in protein (57% DV), Vitamin C (30% DV) and thiamine (32% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 22%, 70% and 33% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
191cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
5.5g
Net carbs
25g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
4g
4.1 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein57%
  • Vitamin C30%
  • Thiamine32%
  • Riboflavin (B2)27%
  • Niacin31%
  • Vitamin B640%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber14%
  • Vitamin A15%
  • Choline14%
  • Potassium12%
  • Magnesium14%
  • Manganese17%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium22%
  • Saturated fat70%
  • Cholesterol33%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 20 minCook 65 min
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cook the rice according to package instructions.

  2. 2

    Grate the cheese, mince the garlic, chop the onions, and drain the kidney beans.

  3. 3

    Brown the ground beef in a pan over medium heat until cooked through, about 8-12 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the onions, garlic, and peppers to the beef and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, and kidney beans. Allow to cool.

  5. 5

    Add the cooked rice to the bottom of a casserole dish, layer the beef and vegetable mixture over the top, top with tortilla chips, and cover with cheese.

  6. 6

    Bake in the oven at 350°F for 45 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (272 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A133 μg
15%
Vitamin C27 mg
30%
Vitamin D0.3 μg
2%
Vitamin E1 mg
7%
Vitamin K6 μg
5%
Thiamine0.4 mg
32%
Riboflavin (B2)0.4 mg
27%
Niacin5 mg
31%
Vitamin B61 mg
40%
Folate (B9)84 μg
21%
Vitamin B122 μg
91%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
21%
Choline77 mg
14%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium321 mg
32%
Iron3 mg
43%
Potassium541 mg
12%
Magnesium58 mg
14%
Phosphorus403 mg
58%
Zinc5 mg
50%
Copper0.2 mg
27%
Manganese0.4 mg
17%
Selenium27 μg
49%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene5 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene361 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride34 μg—
Fructose1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid5 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0.2 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0.1 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene803 μg—
Lysine2 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats12 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats2 g—
Proline2 g—
Retinol100 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch4 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.1 g—
Total omega 60.3 g—
Tryptophan0.3 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.3 μg—

Burning 521 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 99min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 62min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 43min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 73min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Nacho Bake?

One serving of Nacho Bake (1 serving) has 521 calories, which works out to 191 calories per 100 g. That is about 26% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Nacho Bake high in protein?

It provides a solid 28 g of protein per serving (57% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 22% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Nacho Bake keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 25 g of net carbs and 23% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Nacho Bake?

500 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Nacho Bake?

4.1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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