Flamin' Hot Puffs
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Flamin' Hot Puffs by Cheetos scores 7/10 for Energy based on good carb content for sustained energy.
Flamin' Hot Puffs by Cheetos provides 565 calories, 4.0g protein, 36.3g fat, and 56.5g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 0.7g 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 (1008mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 565 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
Flamin' Hot Puffs by Cheetos sits near the middle of the chips category with 565 kcal per 100g (category avg: 632).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 565 kcal per 100g (category avg: 632)
- •Protein: 4.0g per 100g (category avg: 7.3g)
- •Saturated fat: 4.0g per 100g
- •Sodium: 1008mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for general healthy eating with moderate portions.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sodium at 1008mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 2016mg — roughly 88% 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 Puffs 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, artificial color [red 40 lake, yellow 6 lake, yellow 6, yellow 5], monosodium glutamate, yeast extract, citric acid, sunflower oil, cheddar cheese [milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes], hydrolyzed corn protein, onion powder, whey, natural flavor, garlic powder, whey protein concentrate, buttermilk, corn syrup solids, sodium diacetate, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, sodium caseinate, skim milk).