Nacho cheese
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Nacho cheese by Doritos scores 7/10 for Heart Health based on low saturated fat.
Nacho cheese by Doritos provides 508 calories, 7.1g protein, 27.0g fat, and 59.0g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.4g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Heart Health, Energy health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 508 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
- ⚠Contains 5 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
Nacho cheese by Doritos sits near the middle of the chips category with 508 kcal per 100g (category avg: 632).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 508 kcal per 100g (category avg: 632)
- •Protein: 7.1g per 100g (category avg: 7.3g)
- •Sugars: 2.4g per 100g (category avg: 4.8g)
- •Fiber: 3.0g per 100g (category avg: 4.7g)
- •Saturated fat: 2.4g per 100g
- •Sodium: 440mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for general healthy eating with moderate portions.
Watch Out
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Nacho cheese doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the chips category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Maïs, huile de tournesol (16,3%), huile de colza (4,1%), base aromatisante fromage (maltodextrine, poudre de petit-lait, farine de blé, fromage en poudre, poudre de tomate, arômes (dont lait), poudre d'oignon et d'ail, poudre de babeurre, chlorure de potassium, exhausteur de goût (glutamate monosodique), protéines de lait, dextrose, correcteur d'acidité (acide lactique, acide citrique), colorants (extrait de paprika, annato, caramel), épices, sucre, poudre de lait écrémé), sel.