Cheetos Crunchy Flamin' Hot Cheese Flavored Snacks 3.25 Ounce Plastic Bag
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Cheetos Crunchy Flamin' Hot Cheese Flavored Snacks 3.25 Ounce Plastic Bag by Cheetos scores 7/10 for Energy based on good carb content for sustained energy.
Cheetos Crunchy Flamin' Hot Cheese Flavored Snacks 3.25 Ounce Plastic Bag by Cheetos provides 607 calories, 3.6g protein, 39.3g fat, and 53.6g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 0.6g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Energy health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Minimal sugar content at just 0.0g per 100g.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sodium content (893mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 607 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
Cheetos Crunchy Flamin' Hot Cheese Flavored Snacks 3.25 Ounce Plastic Bag by Cheetos sits near the middle of the chips category with 607 kcal per 100g (category avg: 632). Low protein at just 3.6g per 100g — well below the 7.3g average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 607 kcal per 100g (category avg: 632)
- •Protein: 3.6g per 100g (category avg: 7.3g)
- •Fiber: 3.6g per 100g (category avg: 4.7g)
- •Saturated fat: 5.4g per 100g
- •Sodium: 893mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for general healthy eating with moderate portions.
Watch Out
- ⚠Saturated fat at 5.4g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Sodium at 893mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1786mg — roughly 78% of the daily limit.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Cheetos Crunchy Flamin' Hot Cheese Flavored Snacks 3.25 Ounce Plastic Bag doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for higher-protein alternatives for better satiety, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the chips category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Enriched Corn Meal (Corn Meal, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Vegetable Oil (Corn, Canola and/or Sunflower Oil), FLAMIN' HOT Seasoning (Maltodextrin [Made From Corn], Salt, Sugar, Monosodium Glutamate, Yeast Extract, Citric Acid, Artificial Color [Red 40 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 6, Yellow 5], Sunflower Oil, Cheddar Cheese [Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Onion Powder, Whey, Whey Protein Concentrate, Garlic Powder, Natural Flavor, Buttermilk, Sodium Diacetate, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate), and Salt. CONTAINS MILK INGREDIENTS.