Nacho Cheese
Nacho Cheese by Doritos provides 321 kcal per 100 g, with 2.6 g of sugars and 10.3 g of protein. That is 42% 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 Frozen foods category. Contains: eggs, gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 3 pieces | about (78 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 321 kcal | 250 kcal | 187 +72% | |
| Total fat | 17.9 g | 14 g | 18% | 8.2 +118% |
| Saturated fat | 7.7 g | 6 g | 30% | 2.9 +166% |
| Carbohydrates | 29.5 g | 23 g | 8% | 20.1 +47% |
| Total sugars | 2.6 g | 2 g | 4.4 −42% | |
| Dietary fiber | 7.7 g | 6 g | 21% | 1.7 +356% |
| Protein | 10.3 g | 8 g | 16% | 7.9 +30% |
| Salt | 1.8 g | 1.4 g | 1 +71% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 9796 Frozen foods products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from March 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other frozen foods
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
American Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Bleached Wheat Flour, Water, Soybean Oil, Yellow Corn Meal, Modified Corn Starch, Yellow Corn Flour, Less Than 2% Of The Following: Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Semi-Soft Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Romano Cheese (Part-Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Maltodextrin (Made From Corn), Monosodium Glutamate, Red And Green Bell Pepper Powder, Cream, Onion Powder, Salt, Skim Milk, Whey, Butter (Cream, Salt), Corn Oil, Garlic Powder, Spices, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Dextrose, Corn Germ, Sugar, Yeast, Artificial Color (Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake), Sodium Phosphate, Modified Potato Starch, Rice Flour, Dextrin, Sodium Hexametaphosphate, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Modified Cellulose, Cellulose Gum, Powdered Cellulose, Xanthan Gum, Whole Eggs, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, And Baking Soda), And Sunflower Oil.
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 17
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 3 pieces | about (78 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0028400637992
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Nacho Cheese?
Nacho Cheese contains 321 kcal per 100 g and about 250 kcal per serving (3 pieces | about (78 g)).
How much sugar is in Nacho Cheese?
Nacho Cheese has 2.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Nacho Cheese 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 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: Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 3, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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