How many carbs are in tortilla chips?
One cup of tortilla chips (1.1 oz, 30 g) has 20.3 g of total carbs, including 1.6 g of fiber, so about 18.7 g of net carbs. Per 3.5 oz (100 g): 67.8 g.
Numbers are for the USDA entry Tortilla chips, plain. Other forms are compared below.
Carbs in tortilla chips by size and measure
| Measure | Weight | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs | Sugars | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 1.1 oz (30 g) | 20.3 g | 1.6 g | 18.7 g | 0.23 g | 7% |
| 1/2 cup | 15 g | 10.2 g | 0.81 g | 9.4 g | 0.12 g | 4% |
| 1 chip | 3 g | 2 g | 0.16 g | 1.9 g | 0.02 g | 1% |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 19.2 g | 1.5 g | 17.7 g | 0.22 g | 7% |
| 100 g | 3.5 oz | 67.8 g | 5.4 g | 62.4 g | 0.78 g | 25% |
Weights are the household measures USDA lists for this exact food. % DV uses the FDA Daily Value of 275 g. Net carbs are total carbs minus fiber.
What the carbs are made of
Of the 20.3 g of carbs in one cup of tortilla chips, 1.6 g is fiber and 0.23 g is total sugars. The remaining 18.5 g is starch and other carbohydrates. USDA reports total sugars for this food. It does not split natural from added sugar, so check the label of packaged versions.
Raw, cooked and other forms
Per 100 g, the 7 USDA entries below range from 60.8 g in tortilla chips, flavored to 80.2 g in tortilla chips, low fat, baked without fat.
| USDA entry | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Tortilla chips, plain | 67.8 g | 20.3 g per 1 cup (30 g) |
| Tortilla chips, reduced fat, plain | 79.1 g | 23.7 g per 1 cup (30 g) |
| Tortilla chips, flavored | 60.8 g | 18.2 g per 1 cup (30 g) |
| Tortilla chips, reduced sodium | 68.1 g | 20.4 g per 1 cup (30 g) |
| Tortilla chips, low fat, unsalted | 80.1 g | 24 g per 1 cup (30 g) |
| Tortilla chips, cool ranch flavor (Doritos) | 67.4 g | 20.2 g per 1 cup (30 g) |
| Tortilla chips, low fat, baked without fat | 80.2 g | — |
Each row is a separate USDA entry with its own household measure. A dash means USDA lists no comparable measure for that entry.
How tortilla chips compare with other snacks
Among the 30 snacks people look up most, tortilla chips rank 16th for carbs per 3.5 oz (100 g) and 13th per typical serving.
| # | Food | Serving | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rice crackers | 1 cracker, 3 g | 2.5 g | 82.6 g |
| 2 | Rice cakes | 1 cake, 9 g | 7.3 g | 81.5 g |
| 3 | Pretzel chips | 1 cup, 40 g | 31.4 g | 78.4 g |
| 4 | Popcorn | 1 oz, 28.3 g | 22.1 g | 77.8 g |
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| 11 | Rice paper | 1 medium paper, 15 g | 10.8 g | 72.3 g |
| … | ||||
| 14 | Pita chips | 1 cup, 60 g | 41 g | 68.3 g |
| 15 | Taro chips | 1 chip, 2.3 g | 1.6 g | 68.1 g |
| 16 | Tortilla chips | 1 cup, 30 g | 20.3 g | 67.8 g |
| 17 | Multigrain crackers | 1 small single serving bag, 45 g | 30.4 g | 67.6 g |
| 18 | Multigrain chips | 1 cup, 30 g | 20.2 g | 67.3 g |
The list is the 30 snacks most asked about in US searches for protein, calories, carbs, sugar and fiber, each as one USDA entry with its usual serving. Rows in between are skipped (…).
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Sources
Nutrients and household measures: USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release (accessed 2026-10-15)
- Tortilla chips, plain: Tortilla chips, plain, FDC ID 2708202 (FoodData Central survey (FNDDS) 2024-10-31)
- Tortilla chips, reduced fat, plain: Tortilla chips, reduced fat, plain, FDC ID 2708209 (FoodData Central survey (FNDDS) 2024-10-31)
- Tortilla chips, flavored: Tortilla chips, flavored, FDC ID 2708204 (FoodData Central survey (FNDDS) 2024-10-31)
- Tortilla chips, reduced sodium: Tortilla chips, reduced sodium, FDC ID 2708212 (FoodData Central survey (FNDDS) 2024-10-31)
- Tortilla chips, low fat, unsalted: Tortilla chips, low fat, unsalted, FDC ID 2708211 (FoodData Central survey (FNDDS) 2024-10-31)
- Tortilla chips, cool ranch flavor (Doritos): Tortilla chips, cool ranch flavor (Doritos), FDC ID 2708207 (FoodData Central survey (FNDDS) 2024-10-31)
- Tortilla chips, low fat, baked without fat: Tortilla chips, low fat, baked without fat, FDC ID 168859 (SR Legacy, published 2019-04-01)
Comparison foods:
- Rice crackers: Crackers, rice, FDC ID 2708163
- Rice cakes: Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, plain, unsalted, FDC ID 170250
- Pretzel chips: Pretzel chips, hard, plain, FDC ID 2708256
- Popcorn: Snacks, popcorn, air-popped, FDC ID 167959
- Rice paper: Rice paper, FDC ID 2708166
- Pita chips: Pita chips, FDC ID 2708215
- Taro chips: Taro chips, FDC ID 2709569
- Multigrain crackers: Crackers, multigrain, FDC ID 2708170
- Multigrain chips: Multigrain chips (Sun Chips), FDC ID 2708290
How we calculate: every amount is the USDA value per 3.5 oz (100 g) scaled to the gram weight USDA lists for that measure. 1 oz = 28.35 g and 1 lb = 453.6 g. Daily Values: FDA, 21 CFR 101.9, for adults and children 4 years and older. A dash (—) means USDA reports no value. How we verify.