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Reduced Fat Cheese Puffs
Reduced Fat Cheese Puffs by Trader Joe's provides 500 kcal per 100 g, with 3.6 g of sugars and 7.1 g of protein. That is 22% 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 Cheese puffs category. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 36 pieces (28 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 500 kcal | 140 kcal | 488 | |
| Total fat | 25 g | 7 g | 9% | 27.4 −9% |
| Saturated fat | 3.6 g | 1 g | 5% | 4.9 −28% |
| Carbohydrates | 64.3 g | 18 g | 7% | 54 +19% |
| Total sugars | 3.6 g | 1 g | 4.6 −22% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.4 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.6 g | 1 g | 4% | 2.8 +25% |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 2 g | 4% | 7.8 −9% |
| Salt | 2 g | 0.5 g | 2 |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 26 Cheese puffs products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other cheese puffs
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
CORN MEAL, EXPELLER PRESSED VEGETABLE OIL (SUNFLOWER, SAFFLOWER AND/OR CANOLA), CHEESE SEASONING (CHEDDAR CHEESE POWDER [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, MICROBIAL ENZYME], WHEY POWDER, BUTTER [CREAM, SALT], BUTTERMILK POWDER, SALT, COLOR ADDED [ANNATTO EXTRACT AND TURMERIC], NATURAL FLAVOR), SEA SALT
- Allergens
- Milk
Product details
- Serving size
- 36 pieces (28 g)
- Labels & certifications
- No gluten
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 00329699
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Reduced Fat Cheese Puffs?
Reduced Fat Cheese Puffs contains 500 kcal per 100 g and about 140 kcal per serving (36 pieces (28 g)).
How much sugar is in Reduced Fat Cheese Puffs?
Reduced Fat Cheese Puffs has 3.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Reduced Fat Cheese Puffs 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 Reduced Fat Cheese Puffs vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Reduced Fat Cheese Puffs contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated June 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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