Cheetos - Flamin' Hot Cheese Flavored Snacks has a very high-calorie, high-carb, very high-fat and average-protein content.
The food contains 52.91g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 7.05 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans fats. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.
Ideally consumed as a Snack.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 11, for Cheetos - Flamin' Hot Cheese Flavored Snacks, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 5% | |
Calories from Fat | 59% | |
Calories from Carbs | 36% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 7.1 IU | 0.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin E | 2.8 mg | 9.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0.21 mg | 14.1% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Riboflavin | 0.12 mg | 7.1% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Niacin | 2.8 mg | 14.1% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 35.3 mg | 3.5% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Iron | 3.5 mg | 19.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 112.9 mg | 3.2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sodium | 881.8 mg | 36.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 52.9 g | 17.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |||
Sugars | 0 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 7.1 g | 14.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 38.8 g | 59.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26.5% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 170 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11 g 16.9%
Saturated Fat 1.5 g 7.5%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 250 mg 10.4%
Total Carbohydrates 15 g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 0 g
Protein 2 g 4%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C
Calcium 1% Iron 5.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 529
Protein 7.1 g | Carbs 60 g | Fat 28.2 g
Per 100g | Calories 536
Protein 7.1 g | Carbs 57.1 g | Fat 32.1 g
Per 100g | Calories 494
Protein 7.1 g | Carbs 63.5 g | Fat 24.7 g
Per 100g | Calories 500
Protein 7.1 g | Carbs 64.3 g | Fat 25 g
Per 100g | Calories 529
Protein 7.1 g | Carbs 60 g | Fat 31.7 g
Per 100g | Calories 564
Protein 3.5 g | Carbs 52.9 g | Fat 38.8 g
Per 100g | Calories 564
Protein 7.1 g | Carbs 52.9 g | Fat 35.3 g
Per 100g | Calories 600
Protein 7.1 g | Carbs 52.9 g | Fat 38.8 g