Reduced Fat Cheese Puffs vs Cheese and herb puffs
Overall, Cheese and herb puffs has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 6 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Reduced Fat Cheese Puffs | Cheese and herb puffs |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | c |
| NOVA group | 4 | — |
| Calories | 500 kcal | 451 kcal |
| Fat | 25 g | 15 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.6 g | 2.7 g |
| Sugars | 3.6 g | 3.7 g |
| Salt | 2 g | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g | 2.8 g |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 11 g |
| Additives | 0 | 0 |
| Allergens | Milk | Milk |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Cheese and herb puffs has 40% less fat (15 g vs 25 g).
- Cheese and herb puffs has 24% less saturated fat (2.7 g vs 3.6 g).
- Cheese and herb puffs has 91% less salt (0.2 g vs 2 g).
- Reduced Fat Cheese Puffs has 22% more fiber (3.6 g vs 2.8 g).
- Cheese and herb puffs has 35% more protein (11 g vs 7.1 g).
- Cheese and herb puffs has the better Nutri-Score.
Ingredients
Reduced Fat Cheese Puffs
CORN MEAL, EXPELLER PRESSED VEGETABLE OIL (SUNFLOWER, SAFFLOWER AND/OR CANOLA), CHEESE SEASONING (CHEDDAR CHEESE POWDER [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, MICROBIAL ENZYME], WHEY POWDER, BUTTER [CREAM, SALT], BUTTERMILK POWDER, SALT, COLOR ADDED [ANNATTO EXTRACT AND TURMERIC], NATURAL FLAVOR), SEA SALT
Cheese and herb puffs
Corn 80.0% Sunflower oil 10.0% Cheese powder (milk) 9.8% [mature cheddar cheese (milk) 50%, skimmed milk powder 50%] Dried parsley 0.2% Thiamin (vitamin B1)* <0.1% TOTAL 100% *Thiamin (vitamin B1) has no organic certification. ALLERGY ADVICE: For allergens, see ingredients highlighted in bold. Gluten free.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Reduced Fat Cheese Puffs or Cheese and herb puffs?
Overall, Cheese and herb puffs 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?
Cheese and herb puffs has fewer calories: 451 kcal versus 500 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Reduced Fat Cheese Puffs has less sugar: 3.6 g versus 3.7 g per 100 g.