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Cheese balls
Cheese balls by Tesco provides 545 kcal per 100 g, with 0.6 g of sugars and 5.1 g of protein. That is 88% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Crisps category and comes in a 150g pack. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 25g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 545 kcal | 136 kcal | 479 +14% | |
| Total fat | 32.8 g | 8.2 g | 11% | 24.4 +34% |
| Saturated fat | 3.8 g | 1 g | 5% | 3.8 |
| Carbohydrates | 56.3 g | 14.1 g | 5% | 54.3 |
| Total sugars | 0.6 g | 0.2 g | 5.2 −88% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.4 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 2 g | 0.5 g | 2% | 5.1 −61% |
| Protein | 5.1 g | 1.3 g | 3% | 8.4 −39% |
| Salt | 1.6 g | 0.4 g | 1.7 −6% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 3460 Crisps products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other crisps
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Maize, sunflower oil, Cheese seasoning (whey powder (milk), maltodextrin, salt, palm oil, cheese powder, buttermilk powder, yeast extract, colours (paprika extract, turmeric extract), flavouring
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 150g
- Serving size
- 25g
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5051008181395
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cheese balls?
Cheese balls contains 545 kcal per 100 g and about 136 kcal per serving (25g).
How much sugar is in Cheese balls?
Cheese balls has 0.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Cheese balls healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Cheese balls vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Cheese balls contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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