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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Cheese Flavored Corn Snacks (Cheetos)"
| Food Name: Cheese Flavored Corn Snacks (Cheetos) | |
| Food Group: Snacks | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 560 | Total Fat (g): 36 |
| Protein (g): 6 | Carbohydrates (g): 54 |
| Sugars (g): 3 | Fiber (g): 1 |
| Net Carbs (g): 52 | Water (g): 2 |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 5 | Cholesterol (mg): 7 |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 10052 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 17821 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 321 | Omega-6 (mg): 17449 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin E (mg): 4 | Vitamin K (mcg): 1 |
| Niacin/B3 (mg): 5 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 57 |
| Folic Acid (mcg): 46 | Food Folate (mcg): 11 |
| Folate DFE (mcg): 89 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 56 | Iron (mg): 3 |
| Magnesium (mg): 17 | Phosphorus (mg): 133 |
| Potassium (mg): 182 | Sodium (mg): 942 |
| Selenium (mcg): 8 | |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 12 | Lutein + Zeaxanthin (mcg): 2 |
| PRAL Score: 3 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Cheese Flavored Corn Snacks (Cheetos)
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Cheese Flavored Corn Snacks (Cheetos)'?
100 grams of 'Cheese Flavored Corn Snacks (Cheetos)' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 6g (around 12% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 54g (around 20% of daily requirement),
Fat – 36g (around 46% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Carbohydrates while lower in Protein, making it more suitable for diets that are high-carb and also suitable for those requiring low Protein intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Cheese Flavored Corn Snacks (Cheetos)'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Cheese Flavored Corn Snacks (Cheetos)' provides around 560 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from fat, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 28% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a calorie-dense food choice.
Is 'Cheese Flavored Corn Snacks (Cheetos)' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Cheese Flavored Corn Snacks (Cheetos)' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 6g protein, 54g carbs, and 36g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Cheese Flavored Corn Snacks (Cheetos)' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Cheese Flavored Corn Snacks (Cheetos)' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Sodium (mg): 942 mg (41% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Iron (mg): 3 mg (17% DV).
'Cheese Flavored Corn Snacks (Cheetos)' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 56 mg (4% DV),
Potassium (mg): 182 mg (4% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 17 mg (4% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 133 mg (11% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 8 mcg (15% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Cheese Flavored Corn Snacks (Cheetos) in significant amounts?
'Cheese Flavored Corn Snacks (Cheetos)' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin E (mg): 4 mg (27% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 5 mg (31% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Folate DFE (mcg): 89 mcg (22% DV).
'Cheese Flavored Corn Snacks (Cheetos)' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin K (mcg): 1 mcg (1% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 57 mcg (14% DV),
Folic Acid (mcg): 46 mcg (12% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 11 mcg (3% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Cheese Flavored Corn Snacks (Cheetos)' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
It also contains moderate levels of:
Saturated Fat (g): 5 g (25% of max recommended),
Sodium (mg): 942 mg (41% of max recommended).