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Cheetos Cheese
Cheetos Cheese by Lay's provides 481 kcal per 100 g, with 7.6 g of sugars and 6.1 g of protein. That is 101% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Puffed salty snacks made from maize category and comes in a 85 g pack. Contains: milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 85 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 481 kcal | 409 kcal | 493 | |
| Total fat | 23 g | 19.6 g | 25% | 24.6 −6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.1 g | 1.8 g | 9% | 4 −47% |
| Carbohydrates | 62 g | 52.7 g | 19% | 58.2 +7% |
| Total sugars | 7.6 g | 6.5 g | 3.8 +101% | |
| Added sugars | 1.6 g | 1.3 g | 3% | 0.9 +74% |
| Protein | 6.1 g | 5.2 g | 10% | 8.4 −27% |
| Salt | 3.2 g | 2.7 g | 1.7 +83% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 302 Puffed salty snacks made from maize products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other puffed salty snacks made from maize
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
corn grits 66%, vegetable rapeseed oil, whey powder (from milk), salt, glucose, flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate), flavour (contain milk, soy), colour (paprika extract)
- Allergens
- MilkSoybeans
- May contain traces
- GlutenPeanuts
Additives 4
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 85 g
- Serving size
- 85 g
- Sold in
- France, Germany, Poland, Sweden
- Barcode
- 5900259029041
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cheetos Cheese?
Cheetos Cheese contains 481 kcal per 100 g and about 409 kcal per serving (85 g).
How much sugar is in Cheetos Cheese?
Cheetos Cheese has 7.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Cheetos Cheese healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (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 Cheetos Cheese vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Cheetos Cheese contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk, Soybeans. It may also contain traces of gluten, peanuts. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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