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Nutritional Profile of Cheetos (Cheese Flavored Corn Snacks)
We got 49 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Cheetos (Cheese Flavored Corn Snacks).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks well (Top 250) for nine nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Kcal (Energy) (Other)
- Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated (Fatty Acids)
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks decently (Top 500) for 16 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- alpha-Tocopherol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Oleic Acid (18:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Snacks) shows that it ranks top-of-the-line (Top 10) for five nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Kcal (Energy) (Other)
- Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated (Fatty Acids)
- Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Total Lipid (Fat) (Fatty Acids)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for four additional nutrients:
- Erucic Acid (22:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Cholesterol (Other Micronutrients)
- Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Vitamin B12 (Water-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Cheetos (Cheese Flavored Corn Snacks)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Cheetos (Cheese Flavored Corn Snacks)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Cheetos (Cheese Flavored Corn Snacks)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Cheetos (Cheese Flavored Corn Snacks)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Cheetos (Cheese Flavored Corn Snacks)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Cheetos (Cheese Flavored Corn Snacks)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Cheetos (Cheese Flavored Corn Snacks)
In food category: Snacks
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 53.5 g | 15.2 g | 189 | 471 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.4 g | 396.9 mg | 96 | 244 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 3.2 g | 904.3 mg | 116 | 1357 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 10.1 g | 2.9 g | 34 | 316 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 17.8 g | 5 g | 8 | 146 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 5.4 g | 1.5 g | 73 | 798 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 36 g | 10.2 g | 10 | 235 |
| Saturated Fats (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Butyric Acid (4:0) | 25 mg | 7.1 mg | 31 | 433 |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 53 mg | 15 mg | 53 | 479 |
| Caproic Acid (6:0) | 17 mg | 4.8 mg | 34 | 341 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 22 mg | 6.2 mg | 58 | 382 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 40 mg | 11.3 mg | 74 | 670 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 140 mg | 39.7 mg | 89 | 1010 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 4 g | 1.1 g | 43 | 569 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 815 mg | 231 mg | 75 | 880 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Erucic Acid (22:1) | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 11 | 206 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 9.8 g | 2.8 g | 33 | 313 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 59 mg | 16.7 mg | 48 | 924 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 112 mg | 31.8 mg | 30 | 362 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 15 | 293 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 17.4 g | 4.9 g | 9 | 129 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 321 mg | 91 mg | 69 | 635 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 5.9 g | 1.7 g | 161 | 1035 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 89 µg | 25.2 µg | 67 | 366 |
| Folate, food | 11 µg | 3.1 µg | 66 | 278 |
| Folate, total | 57 µg | 16.2 µg | 67 | 327 |
| Folic Acid | 46 µg | 13 µg | 52 | 219 |
| Niacin | 4.7 mg | 1.3 mg | 78 | 796 |
| Riboflavin | 159 µg | 45.1 µg | 114 | 652 |
| Thiamin | 160 µg | 45.4 µg | 137 | 724 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 µg | 0.1 µg | 23 | 680 |
| Vitamin B6 | 79 µg | 22.4 µg | 159 | 902 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 4.2 mg | 1.2 mg | 57 | 273 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 2 µg | 0.6 µg | 117 | 1033 |
| Phylloquinone | 1.3 µg | 0.4 µg | 117 | 912 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.1 µg | 0.03 µg | 10 | 162 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 56 mg | 15.9 mg | 95 | 491 |
| Copper, Cu | 32 µg | 9.1 µg | 185 | 817 |
| Iron, Fe | 2.5 mg | 717.2 µg | 104 | 668 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 17 mg | 4.8 mg | 113 | 343 |
| Phosphorus, P | 133 mg | 37.7 mg | 135 | 531 |
| Potassium, K | 182 mg | 51.6 mg | 153 | 716 |
| Selenium, Se | 8.1 µg | 2.3 µg | 94 | 612 |
| Sodium, Na | 942 mg | 267.1 mg | 28 | 233 |
| Zinc, Zn | 400 µg | 113.4 µg | 158 | 886 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 7 mg | 2 mg | 14 | 374 |
| Choline | 11.6 mg | 3.3 mg | 138 | 1040 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 1.6 g | 445.1 mg | 176 | 2648 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 560 kcal | 158.8 kcal | 5 | 131 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Cheetos (Cheese Flavored Corn Snacks)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Piece | 2.0 g | 0.1 oz |
| 1 Puff | 3.0 g | 0.1 oz |
| 1 100 Calorie Package | 20.0 g | 0.7 oz |
| 1 Small Single Serving Bag | 28.0 g | 1.0 oz |
| 1 Cup | 35.0 g | 1.2 oz |
| 1 Medium Single Serving Bag | 57.0 g | 2.0 oz |
| 1 Large Single Serving Bag | 85.0 g | 3.0 oz |
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