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Last updated: Aug 9, 2026

Chuy's

Special Nachos

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Chuy's Special Nachos is fat-leaning, with about 59% of macro calories from fat. Each serving has 1,160 calories, 39g protein, 82g carbs, and 78g fat, making it better suited to carb-aware planning than low-carb goals.

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Serving Size

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1,160

Calories

Per serving

39 g

Protein

82 g

Carbs

78 g

Fat

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving

Calories1,160 kcal

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 78 g100%

Saturated Fat 32 g160%

Trans Fat 0 g—

Cholesterol 110 mg37%

Sodium 2,330 mg101%

Total Carbohydrate 82 g30%

Dietary Fiber 20 g71%

Total Sugars 18 g—

Protein 39 g78%

Vitamin A—

Vitamin C—

Vitamin D—

Calcium—

Iron—

Potassium—

Caffeine—

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrition Breakdown

1,160

kcal

Protein39 g (13%)

Carbs82 g (28%)

Fat78 g (59%)

Estimated calorie contribution using 4 kcal/g for protein and carbohydrates and 9 kcal/g for fat.

Meal Planning Insights

Protein density3.4/10

13% of macro calories come from protein.

Satiety index10/10

Estimated from protein, fiber, calories, and fat balance.

Activity estimate290 min walk

About 116 minutes of running for these calories.

Key Nutrients

Protein 39 g78%

Fiber 20 g71%

Sodium 2,330 mg101%

Sugars 18 g—

Saturated Fat 32 g160%

How we calculate these values

Diet Compatibility

High protein3.4/10 protein density from 39g protein and 1,160 calories.No

Lower carb82g carbs per serving.No

Low fat78g total fat per serving.No

High sugar18g total sugars per serving.No

High sodium2,330mg sodium per serving.Yes

Vegetarian source flagNo vegetarian flag is published for this item.Not flagged

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Chuy's Special Nachos is listed in the Appetizers category with 1,160 calories, 39g protein, 82g carbs, and 78g fat per serving.

Data Source and Methodology

Nutrition values for Special Nachos are maintained in Nutrimetry from restaurant-published menu data and were last checked on Aug 9, 2026. Macro percentages use 4 calories per gram for protein and carbohydrates and 9 calories per gram for fat.

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