Flamin' Hot Crunchy
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Flamin' Hot Crunchy by Cheetos scores 7/10 for Energy based on good carb content for sustained energy.
Flamin' Hot Crunchy by Cheetos provides 571 calories, 5.4g protein, 39.3g fat, and 53.6g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 0.9g 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.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 571 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
- ⚠Contains 9 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
Flamin' Hot Crunchy by Cheetos sits near the middle of the chips category with 571 kcal per 100g (category avg: 632).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 571 kcal per 100g (category avg: 632)
- •Protein: 5.4g per 100g (category avg: 7.3g)
- •Fiber: 1.8g per 100g (category avg: 4.7g)
- •Saturated fat: 5.4g per 100g
- •Sodium: 750mg 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 750mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1500mg — roughly 65% 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 Flamin' Hot Crunchy doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for higher-fiber choices for better digestive health, 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.