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Scrambled Eggs with Chorizo and Tortilla Chips⏱ 25 min total
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Scrambled Eggs with Chorizo and Tortilla Chips

Per 1 serving · 345 g · 6 ingredients

Calories
758
38%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    37g
    20% of calories
  • Carbs
    35g
    18% of calories
  • Fat
    52g
    62% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Scrambled Eggs with Chorizo and Tortilla Chips (345 g) has 758 calories, with 37 g of protein, 35 g of carbohydrates and 52 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (62% of calories). It is high in protein (74% DV), Vitamin A (29% DV) and Vitamin D (26% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 60%, 74% and 203% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
220cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
4.9g
Net carbs
31g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
3.7g
4.7 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein74%
  • Vitamin A29%
  • Vitamin D26%
  • Vitamin E32%
  • Thiamine37%
  • Riboflavin (B2)72%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber13%
  • Calcium18%
  • Potassium16%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium60%
  • Saturated fat74%
  • Cholesterol203%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 15 min
  1. 1

    Lightly beat the eggs in a bowl. Chop the onion and cut the chorizo into 1/2-inch pieces.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, combine the eggs and tortilla chips.

  3. 3

    Heat olive oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened.

  4. 4

    Add the chorizo to the skillet and cook, breaking up any lumps, until the sausage is no longer pink, about 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Pour in the egg mixture and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the eggs are set but still moist, 2 to 3 minutes.

  6. 6

    Serve the scrambled eggs topped with salsa.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (345 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A257 μg
29%
Vitamin C3 mg
4%
Vitamin D4 μg
26%
Vitamin E5 mg
32%
Vitamin K9 μg
7%
Thiamine0.4 mg
37%
Riboflavin (B2)1 mg
72%
Niacin4 mg
27%
Vitamin B61 mg
58%
Folate (B9)83 μg
21%
Vitamin B123 μg
109%
Pantothenic acid4 mg
71%
Choline513 mg
93%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium182 mg
18%
Iron5 mg
60%
Potassium742 mg
16%
Magnesium98 mg
23%
Phosphorus490 mg
70%
Zinc5 mg
45%
Copper0.4 mg
42%
Manganese0.2 mg
7%
Selenium61 μg
112%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene9 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid3 g—
Beta carotene202 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0.1 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride2 μg—
Fructose2 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose2 g—
Glutamic acid5 g—
Glycine2 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine2 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine3 g—
Lycopene4,103 μg—
Lysine3 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats25 g—
Phenylalanine2 g—
Polyunsaturated fats10 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol240 μg—
Serine2 g—
Starch3 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine2 g—
Total omega 30.1 g—
Total omega 62 g—
Tryptophan0.4 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine2 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D33 μg—

Burning 758 calories

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

  • 144min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 91min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 63min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 107min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Scrambled Eggs with Chorizo and Tortilla Chips?

One serving of Scrambled Eggs with Chorizo and Tortilla Chips (1 serving) has 758 calories, which works out to 220 calories per 100 g. That is about 38% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Scrambled Eggs with Chorizo and Tortilla Chips high in protein?

It provides a solid 37 g of protein per serving (74% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 20% 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.

Are Scrambled Eggs with Chorizo and Tortilla Chips keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 31 g of net carbs and 18% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Scrambled Eggs with Chorizo and Tortilla Chips?

1379 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Scrambled Eggs with Chorizo and Tortilla Chips?

4.7 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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