Calories in Cheese puffs and twists, corn based, baked, low fat
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Cheese puffs and twists, corn based, baked, low fat contains 432 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 122 kcal.
Roughly 67% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 25% from fat and 8% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for snacks on FoodFactly (434 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 89% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 47% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2) and 45% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 432 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 12.1 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat ? | 2.1 g | 11% |
| Cholesterol ? | 1 mg | 0.3% |
| Sodium L | 842 mg | 37% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 72.4 g | 26% |
| Dietary fiber L | 3.6 g | 13% |
| Total sugars C | 7.3 g | |
| Protein ? | 8.5 g | 17% |
| Vitamin A C | 44 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C ? | 21.4 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 4.3 mg | 28% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.1 µg | 0.9% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.54 mg | 45% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.61 mg | 47% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 7.1 mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.71 mg | 42% |
| Folate (B9) C | 97 µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 2.1 µg | 89% |
| Choline C | 13.7 mg | 2% |
| Calcium ? | 357 mg | 27% |
| Iron ? | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium ? | 41 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus ? | 357 mg | 29% |
| Potassium ? | 286 mg | 6% |
| Zinc ? | 2.1 mg | 19% |
| Copper ? | 0.085 mg | 9% |
| Selenium C | 9.6 µg | 17% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 8%
- Carbohydrates 67%
- Fat 25%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein8.5 gabove the median for snacks (median 8 g)
- Fiber3.6 gbelow the median for snacks (median 4.3 g)
- Sugars7.3 gbelow the median for snacks (median 8.8 g)
- Fat12.1 gbelow the median for snacks (median 15.4 g)
- Saturated fat2.1 gbelow the median for snacks (median 3.9 g)
- Sodium842 mgin the top quarter of snacks (median 319 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 3.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 5.7 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 5.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.033 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 1.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.41 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 3.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.31 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.026 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene C | 58 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 643 µg |
| Retinol C | 38 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 30 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 4.1 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,809 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 250 IU |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 97 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potato chips, baked, flavored Cooked | 467 | 5 g | 71 g | 18.1 g |
| Snacks, potato chips, white, restructured, baked Cooked | 469 | 5 g | 71.4 g | 18.2 g |
| Potato chips, baked, plain Cooked | 469 | 5 g | 71.4 g | 18.2 g |
| Snacks, tortilla chips, light (baked with less oil) Cooked | 465 | 8.7 g | 73.4 g | 15.2 g |
| Cheese flavored corn snacks, reduced fat | 432 | 8.5 g | 72.4 g | 12.1 g |
| Snack mix, plain (Chex Mix) | 417 | 8.7 g | 72.2 g | 10.3 g |
| Snacks, peas, roasted, wasabi-flavored Cooked | 432 | 14.1 g | 62.2 g | 14.1 g |
| Tortilla chips, low fat, baked without fat Cooked | 448 | 11 g | 80.2 g | 5.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked cheese puffs and twists?
100 g of cooked cheese puffs and twists has 432 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 122 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked cheese puffs and twists?
Cooked cheese puffs and twists contains 8.5 g of protein per 100 g (17% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.4 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other snacks, that is above the median (median 8 g).
How many carbs are in cooked cheese puffs and twists?
Cooked cheese puffs and twists has 72.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.6 g of fiber and 7.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked cheese puffs and twists?
Cooked cheese puffs and twists contains 12.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.1 g is saturated (11% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked cheese puffs and twists contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (89% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (47% DV), Thiamin (B1) (45% DV), Niacin (B3) (45% DV) and Vitamin B6 (42% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked cheese puffs and twists?
100 g contains 842 mg of sodium, 37% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 168860. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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