Corn chips
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Corn chips by Fritos scores 7/10 for Energy based on good carb content for sustained energy.
Corn chips by Fritos provides 571 calories, 7.1g protein, 35.7g fat, and 57.1g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.2g 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.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sodium content (980mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 571 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
Corn chips by Fritos 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: 7.1g per 100g (category avg: 7.3g)
- •Sugars: 3.6g per 100g (category avg: 4.8g)
- •Fiber: 3.6g per 100g (category avg: 4.7g)
- •Saturated fat: 3.6g per 100g
- •Sodium: 980mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for general healthy eating with moderate portions.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sodium at 980mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1959mg — roughly 85% 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 Corn chips 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
Corn, Corn Oil, Salt, Whey, Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Spices, Whey Protein Concentrate, Maltodextrin (Made from Corn), Tomato Powder, Monosodium Glutamate, Onion Powder, Romano Cheese (Cow´s Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Dextrose, Sugar, Buttermilk, Butter (Cream, Salt), Citric Acid, Natural Flavor, Sunflower Oil, Garlic Powder, Annatto Extract, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate, and Caramel Color. CONTAINS MILK INGREDIENTS.