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Cheese & Onion
Cheese & Onion by Lay's provides 540 kcal per 100 g, with 6 g of sugars and 6 g of protein. That is 127% more 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 Flavoured potato crisps category. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 43 chips (50 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 540 kcal | 270 kcal | 509 +6% | |
| Total fat | 34 g | 17 g | 22% | 29.5 +15% |
| Saturated fat | 4 g | 2 g | 10% | 3.4 +18% |
| Carbohydrates | 56 g | 28 g | 10% | 52.5 +7% |
| Total sugars | 6 g | 3 g | 2.6 +127% | |
| Added sugars | 0.2 g | 0.1 g | 0% | 1.4 −84% |
| Dietary fiber | 4 g | 2 g | 7% | 4.4 −9% |
| Protein | 6 g | 3 g | 6% | 6.3 |
| Salt | 1.2 g | 0.6 g | 1.5 −21% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 940 Flavoured potato crisps products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other flavoured potato crisps
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Specially selected potatoes, Vegetable oil, Seasoning (maltodextrin, onion powder, salt, modified milk ingredients, lactose, sugar, yeast extract, potassium chloride, cheddar cheese, citric acid, lactic acid, garlic powder, malic acid, paprika, turmeric, natural flavour). Contains: Milk Ingrédients : Pommes de terre spécialement sélectionnées, Huile végétale, Assaisonnement (maltodextrine, poudre d'oignon, sel, substances laitières modifiées, lactose, sucre, extrait de levure, chlorure de potassium, fromage cheddar, acide citrique, acide lactique, poudre d'ail, acide malique, paprika, curcuma, arôme naturel). Contient : Lait GUARANTEED FRESH / FRAÎCHEUR GARANTIE JUSQU'À LA DATE IMPRIMÉE OU ARGENT REMIS. UNTIL PRINTED DATE OR THIS SNACK IS ON US. P.O. BOX 40, CAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO N1R 5S9 C.P. 40, CAMBRIDGE (ONTARIO) N1R 5S9 WEEKDAYS 10:00 AM TO 5:30 PM EASTERN TIME CONSUMER RELATIONS/SERVICE À LA CLIENTÈLE EN SEMAINE DE 1 800 376-2257 UIRE DE L'EST
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 43 chips (50 g)
- Labels & certifications
- No artificial flavorsNo colorings
- Sold in
- Canada
- Barcode
- 0060410085325
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cheese & Onion?
Cheese & Onion contains 540 kcal per 100 g and about 270 kcal per serving (43 chips (50 g)).
How much sugar is in Cheese & Onion?
Cheese & Onion has 6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Cheese & Onion 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 & Onion vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Cheese & Onion contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated October 2, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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