Nacho Cheese vs Doritos tex-mex
Overall, Doritos tex-mex has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Nacho Cheese | Doritos tex-mex |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | c |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 536 kcal | 480 kcal |
| Fat | 28.6 g | 22 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.6 g | 2.2 g |
| Sugars | 3.6 g | 3.7 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 0.9 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g | 5.5 g |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 6.8 g |
| Additives | 7 | 6 |
| Allergens | Milk, Soybeans | Gluten, Milk |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Doritos tex-mex has 10% fewer calories (480 kcal vs 536 kcal).
- Doritos tex-mex has 23% less fat (22 g vs 28.6 g).
- Doritos tex-mex has 38% less saturated fat (2.2 g vs 3.6 g).
- Nacho Cheese has no salt, while Doritos tex-mex has 0.9 g.
- Doritos tex-mex has 35% more fiber (5.5 g vs 3.6 g).
- Only Nacho Cheese lists: Soybeans.
- Only Doritos tex-mex lists: Gluten.
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 tex-mex
Snack di mais al gusto formaggio Ingredienti: mais, olio di colza [olio di colza, antiossidanti (estratti di rosmarino, acido ascorbico, estratto ricco in tocoferolo, acido citrico)], siero di latte in polvere, aromi (contiene latte), sale, latticello in polvere da latte, formaggio in polvere da latte, pomodoro in polvere, cipolla in polvere, cloruro di potassio, zucchero, aglio in polvere, correttori di acidità (acido citrico, acido lattico), coloranti (bissina di annatto, caramello semplice, estratto di paprika), proteine del latte, spezie, latte scremato in polvere, esaltatore di sapidità (5'-ribonucleotidi di sodio). Può contenere soia, grano e altri cereali contenenti glutine. La composizione del prodotto può variare nella UE, visita www.yoursnacksinfo.eu per maggiori dettagli.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Nacho Cheese or Doritos tex-mex?
Overall, Doritos tex-mex 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 tex-mex has fewer calories: 480 kcal versus 536 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Nacho Cheese has less sugar: 3.6 g versus 3.7 g per 100 g.