Nacho Cheese
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Nacho Cheese by H-E-B scores 6/10 for Heart Health based on good fiber content.
Nacho Cheese by H-E-B provides 536 calories, 7.1g protein, 32.1g fat, and 57.1g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.3g of protein per 100 calories. 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 (1071mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 536 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
Nacho Cheese by H-E-B sits near the middle of the chips category with 536 kcal per 100g (category avg: 632). Sugar is a concern at 17.9g per 100g (271% above category average).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 536 kcal per 100g (category avg: 632)
- •Protein: 7.1g per 100g (category avg: 7.3g)
- •Sugars: 17.9g per 100g (category avg: 4.8g)
- •Fiber: 3.6g per 100g (category avg: 4.7g)
- •Saturated fat: 3.6g per 100g
- •Sodium: 1071mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for general healthy eating with moderate portions.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sodium at 1071mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 2143mg — roughly 93% 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 Nacho Cheese doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for lower-sugar options in the same category, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the chips category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
CORN, VEGETABLE OIL (CORN OIL, COTTONSEED OIL, AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), WHEY, SALT, CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), TOMATO POWDER, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, DRY BUTTERMILK, ONION POWDER, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SOYBEAN OIL, GARLIC POWDER, NATURAL FLAVOR, ROMANO CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), PARMESAN CHEESE (CULTURED PART-SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), CITRIC ACID, DEXTROSE, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, SPICE, COLORS (TURMERIC EXTRACT, ANNATTO EXTRACT, YELLOW 6 LAKE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, RED 40, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1), LACTIC ACID, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, CORNSTARCH, GUM ARABIC