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Nacho cheese
Nacho cheese provides 500 kcal per 100 g, with 6.7 g of sugars and 6.7 g of protein. That is 197% 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 Corn chips category. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 1/3 cup (30 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 500 kcal | 150 kcal | 481 | |
| Total fat | 26.7 g | 8 g | 10% | 25 +7% |
| Saturated fat | 20 g | 6 g | 30% | 4 +403% |
| Carbohydrates | 63.3 g | 19 g | 7% | 60.4 +5% |
| Total sugars | 6.7 g | 2 g | 2.2 +197% | |
| Added sugarsUSDA | 2.9 g | 0.9 g | 2% | 0.9 +213% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.3 g | 1 g | 4% | 5.8 −43% |
| Protein | 6.7 g | 2 g | 4% | 7.7 −13% |
| Salt | 2.7 g | 0.8 g | 1.2 +118% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 3637 Corn chips products on Foodmetria.
Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from June 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other corn chips
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Degermed yellow corn meal, vegetable oil (coconut and/or palm kernel), sugar, salt, maltodextrin. contains 2% or less of: whey powder, monosodium glutamate, buttermilk powder, baking soda, dried garlic, dried cheddar cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), dextrose, tomato powder, spices, dried onion, citric acid, dried enzyme modified romano cheese (made from cow's milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), color (paprika extract, red 40 lake, yellow 6 lake, annatto extract, and turmeric extract), enzyme modified butter, disodium phosphate, natural and artificial flavor, disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate, nonfat dry milk, butter (cream, salt), freshness preserved by bht.
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 12
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 1/3 cup (30 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0016000451285
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Nacho cheese?
Nacho cheese contains 500 kcal per 100 g and about 150 kcal per serving (1 1/3 cup (30 g)).
How much sugar is in Nacho cheese?
Nacho cheese has 6.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Nacho 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 Nacho cheese vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Nacho cheese contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated January 16, 2023. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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