Totopos con Chile
Totopos con Chile is a traditional Oaxacan snack featuring large, crunchy corn tortilla chips (totopos) served with a flavorful chile-based sauce or salsa. The dish typically includes ingredients like corn tortillas, various chiles (such as pasilla or guajillo), tomatoes, garlic, and spices, and is a staple in the markets and street food stalls of Oaxaca, Mexico.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates from the corn chips and can be moderate in fat depending on the preparation of the chile sauce. It provides key nutrients like fiber, vitamin C, and capsaicin from the chiles, with a rough calorie ballpark of 200-300 calories per serving, depending on portion size and sauce richness.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 42 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 580 mg |
| Potassium | 220 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg |
| Phosphorus | 95 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Folate | 30 mcg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Zinc | 0.8 mg |
Per 1 cup (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Totopos con Chile is a beloved example of Oaxacan cuisine, often enjoyed as a communal snack or appetizer that highlights the region's rich chile pepper traditions. Nutritionally, the capsaicin in the chiles may offer metabolism-boosting benefits, while the corn base provides a gluten-free source of energy.
