Dorritos
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Dorritos by Frito Lay scores 8/10 for Blood Sugar based on moderate fiber-to-carb ratio.
Dorritos by Frito Lay provides 536 calories, 35.7g protein, 28.6g fat, and 28.6g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 6.7g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Muscle Building, Blood Sugar, Bone Health health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding its nutritional aspects.
- ✓High in protein with 35.7g per 100g — one of the most protein-dense options in its category.
- ✓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 536 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
Dorritos by Frito Lay sits near the middle of the chips category with 536 kcal per 100g (category avg: 632). Standout protein at 35.7g per 100g — 389% above average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 536 kcal per 100g (category avg: 632)
- •Protein: 35.7g per 100g (category avg: 7.3g)
- •Fiber: 3.6g per 100g (category avg: 4.7g)
- •Saturated fat: 5.4g per 100g
- •Sodium: 536mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for athletes or anyone prioritizing protein intake.
Watch Out
- ⚠Saturated fat at 5.4g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Dorritos 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
Milk protein (casein), vegetable oil (corn, canola, soybean, and/or sunflower oil), corn, rice flour, corn starch, cheddar cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), salt, oat fiber, natural flavors, whey, potassium salt, buttermilk, romano cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), whey protein concentrate, onion powder, tomato powder, corn syrup solids, spices, citric acid, garlic powder, lactic acid, yeast extract, red and green bell peppers, sugar, paprika extract (color), vegetable juice (color), annatto extract (color).