Nacho Cheese vs Doritos
Overall, Doritos has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 3.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Nacho Cheese | Doritos |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | c |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 536 kcal | 477 kcal |
| Fat | 28.6 g | 22 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.6 g | 2 g |
| Sugars | 3.6 g | 4.5 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 1.1 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g | 5.5 g |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 6.4 g |
| Additives | 7 | 7 |
| Allergens | Milk, Soybeans | None listed |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Doritos has 11% fewer calories (477 kcal vs 536 kcal).
- Doritos has 23% less fat (22 g vs 28.6 g).
- Doritos has 44% less saturated fat (2 g vs 3.6 g).
- Nacho Cheese has 21% less sugar (3.6 g vs 4.5 g).
- Nacho Cheese has no salt, while Doritos has 1.1 g.
- Doritos has 35% more fiber (5.5 g vs 3.6 g).
- Nacho Cheese has 10% more protein (7.1 g vs 6.4 g).
- Only Nacho Cheese lists: Milk, Soybeans.
Ingredients
Nacho Cheese
CORN, VEGETABLE OIL (CORN, CANOLA, SOYBEAN, AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), CORN MALTODEXTRIN, AND LESS THAN 2% OF CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SALT, WHEY, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, BUTTERMILK, ROMANO CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, ONION POWDER, POTASSIUM SALT, CORN FLOUR, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, DEXTROSE, TOMATO POWDER, LACTOSE, SPICES, ARTIFICIAL COLOR (YELLOW 6, YELLOW 5, RED 40), LACTIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, SUGAR, GARLIC POWDER, SKIM MILK, RED AND GREEN BELL PEPPERS, DISODIUM INOSINATE, AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE CONTAINS MILK INGREDIENTS. FRITO-LAY, INC. PLANO, TX 75024-4099 2013 FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC. Frito Lay (R)
Doritos
Maïs (72%), huile de colza, arômes (sucre, arômes, glutamate monosodique, guanylate disodique, chlorure de potassium, protéine végétale hydrolysée, paprika en poudre, oignon en poudre, ail en poudre, sel, acide citrique, piment de Cayenne, extrait de paprika), antioxydants (acide ascorbique, extraits de romarin, extrait riche en tocopherols, acide citrique)
FAQ
Which is healthier: Nacho Cheese or Doritos?
Overall, Doritos has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Doritos has fewer calories: 477 kcal versus 536 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Nacho Cheese has less sugar: 3.6 g versus 4.5 g per 100 g.