Although tortilla chips and guacamole are based on healthy ingredients -- grain and avocado -- the combination of these finished foods is not necessarily healthy. Chips and guacamole can be a high-calorie way to start your meal, so check nutrition facts carefully.
Calories
According to the nutrition information from online food database MyFitnessPal, 1 oz. of chips contains 142 calories, while 1/2 cup of guacamole contains 127 calories, so the two contain 269 calories together. The calorie expenditure information from MayoClinic.com suggests you could burn off these 269 calories during an hour of bicycling.
Fat
Avocados, which are the base ingredient of guacamole, are rich in fat, and MyFitnessPal notes that 1/2 cup of guacamole contains 11 g of fat. Meanwhile, 1 ounce of chips provides 7 g of fat, for a total of 18 g of fat for this combination. This dish contains a total of 3 g of saturated fat, which is considered a less healthy type of fat. The American Heart Association suggests limiting saturated fat intake to 16 g daily.
Carbohydrates
The nutrition information from MyFitnessPal notes that chips and guacamole contain a total of 27 g of carbohydrates. Of these carbohydrates, 7 g come from fiber, which can help you feel full after meals.
Protein
Neither chips nor guacamole is rich in protein, and MyFitnessPal notes that 1 oz. of chips and 1/2 cup of guacamole contains just 4 g of protein total.
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