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Cheetos Mac 'N Cheese Flamin' Hot
pasta with flavored sauce.
Cheetos Mac 'N Cheese Flamin' Hot by Cheetos provides 359 kcal per 100 g, with 4.7 g of sugars and 12.5 g of protein. That is 19% 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 Flavored and colored dry pastas category and comes in a 5.6 oz (160 g) pack. Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 3/4 cup dry pasta & 1 1/3 tbsp sauce mix (2.2 oz / 64 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 359 kcal | 230 kcal | 347 | |
| Total fat | 3.9 g | 2.5 g | 3% | 2.2 +78% |
| Saturated fat | 1.6 g | 1 g | 5% | 0.6 +152% |
| Total sugars | 4.7 g | 3 g | 3.9 +19% | |
| Added sugars | 1.6 g | 1 g | 2% | 0.2 +641% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.1 g | 2 g | 7% | 3.8 −17% |
| Protein | 12.5 g | 8 g | 16% | 12.1 |
| Salt | 2.3 g | 1.5 g | 0.1 +1577% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 88 Flavored and colored dry pastas products on Foodmetria.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of protein
- 14% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
- Low sugar
- 4.7 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g per 100 g)
- Source of fiber
- 3.1 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 3 g per 100 g or 1.5 g per 100 kcal)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other flavored and colored dry pastas
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Wheat flour, whey, salt, cheddar and romano cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), sunflower oil, corn maltodextrin, modified corn starch, natural and artificial flavor, sugar, citric acid, corn syrup solids, monosodium glutamate, yeast extract, buttermilk, onion powder, whey protein concentrate, corn oil, disodium phosphate, red 40 lake, yellow 6, caramel color, yellow 5, lactose, garlic powder, hydrolyzed soy protein, sodium diacetate, guar gum, xanthan gum, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, niacinamide, iron sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 13
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
United States
Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) are among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.
California
The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
European Union
In the EU, food containing Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110) and Red 40 (E129) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."
What these additives are and what the research says: Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Quantity
- 5.6 oz (160 g)
- Serving size
- 3/4 cup dry pasta & 1 1/3 tbsp sauce mix (2.2 oz / 64 g)
- Sold in
- Bolivia, United States
- Barcode
- 0015300200234
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cheetos Mac 'N Cheese Flamin' Hot?
Cheetos Mac 'N Cheese Flamin' Hot contains 359 kcal per 100 g and about 230 kcal per serving (3/4 cup dry pasta & 1 1/3 tbsp sauce mix (2.2 oz / 64 g)).
How much sugar is in Cheetos Mac 'N Cheese Flamin' Hot?
Cheetos Mac 'N Cheese Flamin' Hot has 4.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Cheetos Mac 'N Cheese Flamin' Hot 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 Cheetos Mac 'N Cheese Flamin' Hot vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Cheetos Mac 'N Cheese Flamin' Hot contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Cheetos Mac 'N Cheese Flamin' Hot contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using them by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars them from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars them from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with them. Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 28, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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