Guacamole and Chips
Guacamole and chips is a popular Mexican-inspired snack featuring a creamy avocado-based dip served alongside crispy tortilla chips. The dip typically includes mashed ripe avocados, lime juice, onions, cilantro, tomatoes, and chili peppers, while the chips are made from corn tortillas that are cut and fried or baked until crunchy.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is relatively high in healthy fats from avocados, moderate in carbohydrates from the chips, and provides a good source of fiber, potassium, and vitamins like K and C. A typical serving (about 1/2 cup guacamole with 10-12 chips) ranges from 300 to 400 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Carbs | 34 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fiber | 9 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin C | 14 mg |
| Vitamin K | 21 mcg |
| Folate | 81 mcg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin E | 3.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 34 mg |
| Iron | 0.9 mg |
Per 1 cup guacamole (240g) with 1 oz (28g) tortilla chips · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Guacamole has ancient roots, originating with the Aztecs in Mesoamerica, and its name comes from the Nahuatl word 'āhuacamolli' meaning 'avocado sauce.' Nutritionally, avocados are unique among fruits for their high monounsaturated fat content, which supports heart health and helps the body absorb fat-soluble nutrients from other foods.
