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Cheetos

Cheeto is a branded corn-based cheese-flavoured snack popular in many casual and party-food contexts; it's known for its crunchy texture and strong savory seasoning. It is energy-dense and high in fat, providing about 36.5g of fat per 100 g. While it delivers some B vitamins and vitamin E in small amounts, Cheeto is a highly processed, salty snack with relatively little fiber or micronutrient diversity compared with whole-food alternatives.

Vegetarian · Ultra-processed · ~2.00€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

E+

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

567 kcal

28% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

5.5 g

11% RDI

Fat

37 g

3.8g sat fat

Carbs

55 g

20% RDI

Sugar

3.6 g

7% RDI

Fiber

0.8 g

3% RDI

Salt

0.9 g

19% RDI

Nutrition quality

Scored against dietary guidelines. Tap rows for a deeper breakdown.

Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

E+ · 3.1 / 10

Healthy alternatives

Ingredients that rank higher on the overall quality profile and might substitute well in some recipes.

Frequently asked

Q.01Are Cheetos healthy?

Cheetos are rated E+ on overall nutritional quality and is best consumed in moderation alongside more nutrient-dense foods.

Q.03What NOVA processing level are Cheetos?

Cheetos are NOVA 4 - Ultra-processed.

Q.02What are the macros in Cheetos?

100g of Cheetos contain 567 kcal, 5.46g protein, 54.5g carbohydrates, 36.5g fat, and 0.8g fiber.

Q.04Are Cheetos vegetarian?

Yes, Cheetos are vegetarian but not vegan.

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