Energy
middle half266 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 248 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 216–287 kcal
Based on 338 records reporting energy.
This exact USDA record reports 333 calories for 125 g. That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.
Quick facts
USDA reference amount · 125 g
Portion calculator
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Estimated for 125 g
333calories
Nachos, cheese only
— means the source has no value available.
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The editorial read
Portion: the cited record reports about 333 calories for USDA reference amount at 125 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 266 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 5.6 g protein, 2.5 g fiber, and 684 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is cheese sauce, representing 66.7% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 2 source-input rows in all. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.
The reference amount and 1 order answer different portion questions. Their values are scaled independently from the same per-100-gram source record.
The household measures attached to this record span roughly 19–665 calories across the listed portions. That is a set of scaled examples—not a confidence interval, a recommendation, or a claim about the full universe of recipes.
Calculated from the smallest and largest usable household measures listed by USDA for this exact FNDDS record; not a confidence interval.
Record-specific decision brief
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2708577: “Nachos, cheese only.” It separates gram-weight arithmetic, corpus context, label signals, and record selection so one number does not have to answer four different questions.
01 · Portion arithmetic
For FDC 2708577, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 chip” through “1 item, any size” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 chipUSDA-listed household measure | 7 g | 19 kcal | 0.3 g | 0.1 g | 38 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 135 g | 359 kcal | 6 g | 2.7 g | 738 mg |
| 1 item, any sizeUSDA-listed household measure | 250 g | 665 kcal | 11.2 g | 5 g | 1,368 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
The comparison set contains 338 exact records in Feast’s broader Sandwiches, burgers & wraps category. Here, “middle half” describes FDC 2708577’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Energy
middle half266 kcalthis record per 100 g
Based on 338 records reporting energy.
Protein
lower quarter4.5 gthis record per 100 g
Based on 338 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half2 gthis record per 100 g
Based on 338 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
middle half547 mgthis record per 100 g
Based on 338 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
At FDC 2708577’s 125 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Magnesium; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Sodium. Percentages use FDA label Daily Values, whose general “high” guide begins at 20% Daily Value. This is not an overall score or a personalized target.
Magnesium40 mg
≈ 10% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Dietary fiber2.5 g
≈ 9% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Sodium684 mg
≈ 30% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat3.7 g
≈ 19% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
For “Nachos, cheese only,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2708580 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
USDA assigns those measures 7 g and 250 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 19 kcal to 665 kcal.
At an equal 100 g, this record has 6.7 g less protein than “Nachos, chicken.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
The source formulation has 2 input rows; Cheese sauce supplies 66.7% of listed input weight. Those are standardized formulation inputs, not final plated percentages.
05 · Exact-record choice
Keep this record when “cheese only” fits. Inspect FDC 2708580 when “chicken” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Choose the closest description
Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “cheese only”. Match those details first; then compare the database weight with the amount you mean.
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| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordNachos, cheese only | 125 g333 kcal | 266 kcal | 4.5 g | 15.7 g | 2 g | 547 mg |
| Nachos, chicken | 125 g303 kcal | 242 kcal | 11.2 g | 13.3 g | 1.4 g | 430 mg |
| Nachos, beef or pork | 125 g331 kcal | 265 kcal | 10.7 g | 16 g | 1.4 g | 429 mg |
| Nachos, with beans | 125 g263 kcal | 210 kcal | 4.6 g | 11.4 g | 2.5 g | 434 mg |
| Nachos, chicken, with beans | 125 g254 kcal | 203 kcal | 9.6 g | 10.5 g | 2 g | 425 mg |
| Nachos, beef or pork, with beans | 125 g275 kcal | 220 kcal | 9.3 g | 12.4 g | 2 g | 424 mg |
How to compare FDC 2708577: its source amount is 125 g; every 100-gram column removes portion size from the record-to-record comparison. Neither denominator determines your plate’s weight or recipe.
Household measures
For FDC 2708577, the 4 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
19 kcal
7 g
665 kcal
250 g
665 kcal
250 g
359 kcal
135 g
At a glance
For FDC 2708577, Sodium is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Sodium
683.8 mg≈ 30% Daily ValueTotal fat
19.6 g≈ 25% Daily ValueSaturated fat
3.7 g≈ 19% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2708577’s 125 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Source-serving signals
These 1 calculated observation describe FDC 2708577 at 125 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
Nutrition facts
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 125 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 333 kcal 266 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 5.6 g 4.5 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 34.8 g 27.8 g | 13% 10% |
| Total fat | 19.6 g 15.7 g | 25% 20% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.5 g 2 g | 9% 7% |
| Sugars | 0.6 g 0.5 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 683.8 mg 547 mg | 30% 24% |
| Saturated fat | 3.7 g 3 g | 19% 15% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.5 g 5.2 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.9 g 6.3 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 7.5 mg 6 mg | 3% 2% |
| Potassium | 98.8 mg 79 mg | 2% 2% |
| Calcium | 103.8 mg 83 mg | 8% 6% |
| Iron | 1.1 mg 0.9 mg | 6% 5% |
| Magnesium | 40 mg 32 mg | 10% 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg 0 mg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg 0 µg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin A | 16.3 µg 13 µg | 2% 1% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 62.5 g 50 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2708577, approximate percentages divide the displayed 125 g amount by FDA label Daily Values; they are not personalized targets. “Not established” means FDA sets no Daily Value for that row. Protein %DV remains unshown because adult-label use depends on regulatory context.
Inside the source record
USDA links FDC 2708577 to 2 source inputs totaling 150 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Nachos, cheese only” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Cheese sauce, Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
150 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, saltedUSDA ingredient 19056 · encyclopedia page available | 50 GM | 50 g | 33.3% |
| 2 | Cheese sauceUSDA ingredient 14650100 · encyclopedia page available | 100 GM | 100 g | 66.7% |
Exact-record context
For FDC 2708577, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Nachos” category for shared description terms or source inputs. Any surviving pair is compared per 100 grams, so unlike source-serving sizes cannot manufacture the nutrient difference.
This record
Closest inspectable record
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 266 kcal | 242 kcal | +24 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g | 11.2 g | −6.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 27.8 g | 19.9 g | +7.9 g |
| Total fat | 15.7 g | 13.3 g | +2.4 g |
| Dietary fiber | 2 g | 1.4 g | +0.6 g |
| Sodium | 547 mg | 430 mg | +117 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 24 more calories, 6.7 g less protein, and 7.9 g more carbohydrate than “Nachos, chicken.”
Only the comparison record lists Chicken as ingredient in recipes; Salt, table. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
6 of the six displayed differences clear the documented materiality screen. It is a reading aid, not a health rating.
Formulation evidence
The formulation rows differ, but the source data do not isolate which component caused any nutrient difference. Input weights describe the standardized formulation—not final plated proportions.
Shared listed inputs: Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted; Cheese sauce.
Listed only in the comparison: Chicken as ingredient in recipes; Salt, table.
Portion evidence
This record’s reference amount is 125 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 order (250 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 125 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 order (250 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2708577 with FDC 2708580 at equal mass; use their 125 g and 125 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2708577 versus FDC 2708580 is a comparison of standardized source records—not a measurement of your meal, an overall food-quality rank, or proof that one input caused a difference.
From record to familiar meal
These 1 guide place “Nachos, cheese only” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2708577 into a universal recipe.
Uncertainty, made actionable
This is a standardized USDA survey-food profile, not a measurement of every preparation. Actual nutrition can change with item size, bread or wrapper size, fillings, sauces and cheese.
For “Nachos, cheese only,” resolve item size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
Resolve bread or wrapper size only when the meal or its source gives you evidence. If it is unknown, leave the uncertainty visible instead of choosing the most convenient variant.
Check whether the exact source description already includes it. If not, keep the addition separate rather than silently folding it into the base record.
Check whether the exact source description already includes it. If not, keep the addition separate rather than silently folding it into the base record.
How we estimated this
FDC 2708577 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 266 kcal per 100 g becomes 333 kcal at 125 g through nutrient per portion = nutrient per 100 g × portion grams ÷ 100; this page adds no second nutrition estimate.
About the serving label: USDA describes the underlying survey portion as “Quantity not specified.” We display it as a USDA reference amount because it is a database comparison point—not a suggested portion or a claim about what most people should eat.
Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024
FoodData Central ID: 2708577
FNDDS food code: 58104120
The scaling for FDC 2708577 can be exact while the match to “Nachos, cheese only” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 125 g weight, 2-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.
Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.