Calories in Snacks, corn-based, extruded, puffs or twists, cheese-flavor
Generic food Snacks
Snacks, corn-based, extruded, puffs or twists, cheese-flavor contains 567 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz crunchy, about 21 pieces (28.4 g) provides about 161 kcal.
Roughly 58% of its calories come from fat, with 38% from carbohydrates and 4% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in snacks on FoodFactly, where the median is 434 kcal per 100 g across 176 foods.
100 g provides 29% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2), 28% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E and 20% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 567 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 36.5 g | 47% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.7 g | 19% |
| Trans fat C | 0.27 g | |
| Cholesterol C | 7 mg | 2% |
| Sodium M | 928 mg | 40% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 54.5 g | 20% |
| Dietary fiber M | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Total sugars M | 3.6 g | |
| Protein M | 5.5 g | 11% |
| Vitamin A ? | 13 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C M | 0.1 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 4.2 mg | 28% |
| Vitamin K M | 1.3 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.18 mg | 15% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.38 mg | 29% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 2.6 mg | 16% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.98 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.12 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 80 µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.2 µg | 8% |
| Choline ? | 11.6 mg | 2% |
| Calcium M | 53 mg | 4% |
| Iron M | 1.7 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium M | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus M | 126 mg | 10% |
| Potassium M | 180 mg | 4% |
| Zinc M | 0.37 mg | 3% |
| Copper M | 0.041 mg | 5% |
| Manganese M | 0.059 mg | 3% |
| Selenium M | 8.1 µg | 15% |
| Fluoride C | 6.6 µg |
% 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 4%
- Carbohydrates 38%
- Fat 58%
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
- Protein5.5 gin the lowest quarter of snacks (median 8 g)
- Fiber0.8 gin the lowest quarter of snacks (median 4.3 g)
- Sugars3.6 gbelow the median for snacks (median 8.8 g)
- Fat36.5 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 15.4 g)
- Saturated fat3.7 gbelow the median for snacks (median 3.9 g)
- Sodium928 mgin the top quarter of snacks (median 319 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.96 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water0.56 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.48 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 17.9 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Starch M | 50.5 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose C | 3.6 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan C | 0.072 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine C | 0.22 g |
| Isoleucine C | 0.37 g |
| Leucine C | 0.78 g |
| Lysine C | 0.42 g |
| Methionine C | 0.18 g |
| Cystine C | 0.076 g |
| Phenylalanine C | 0.37 g |
| Tyrosine C | 0.29 g |
| Valine C | 0.42 g |
| Arginine C | 0.26 g |
| Histidine C | 0.22 g |
| Alanine C | 0.32 g |
| Aspartic acid C | 0.45 g |
| Glutamic acid C | 1.6 g |
| Glycine C | 0.15 g |
| Proline C | 0.77 g |
| Serine C | 0.39 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (47)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.5 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 17.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.025 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0.016 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.017 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.034 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.035 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.12 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 2.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.65 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.17 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.038 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.52 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.078 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.011 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.057 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.3 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.016 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.025 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.055 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.003 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.038 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.039 g |
| TFA 18:2 t,t M | 0.19 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.017 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.03 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.013 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.053 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 17.1 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.024 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.021 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.001 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.041 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.23 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:3i M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene M | 23 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 635 µg |
| Retinol M | 10 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units C | 2 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 29 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta C | 0.01 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 17.4 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.49 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.47 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0.54 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta C | 0 mg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols C | 276 mg |
|---|
Other components (14)
| Water M | 0.56 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 2.9 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 2,372 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 95 IU |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 5.3 µg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 80 µg |
| Betaine M | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Snacks
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed Dried or dry | 410 | 33.2 g | 11 g | 25.6 g |
| Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain | 539 | 6.2 g | 57.3 g | 33.4 g |
| Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, barbecue-flavor | 523 | 7 g | 56.2 g | 32.7 g |
| Snacks, corn-based, extruded, cones, plain | 510 | 5.8 g | 62.9 g | 26.9 g |
| Snacks, fruit leather, pieces | 359 | 1 g | 82.8 g | 2.7 g |
| Snacks, fruit leather, rolls | 371 | 0.1 g | 85.8 g | 3 g |
| Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain | 471 | 10.1 g | 64.4 g | 19.8 g |
| Snacks, granola bars, hard, almond | 495 | 7.7 g | 62 g | 25.5 g |
| Snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, raisin | 448 | 7.6 g | 66.4 g | 17.8 g |
| Snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, chocolate chip | 466 | 5.8 g | 63.8 g | 24.9 g |
| Snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, peanut butter | 508 | 10.2 g | 53.4 g | 31.1 g |
| Snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, peanut butter and chocolate chip | 432 | 9.8 g | 62.2 g | 20 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese flavored corn snacks | 567 | 5.5 g | 54.5 g | 36.5 g |
| Cheese flavored corn snacks (Cheetos) | 567 | 5.5 g | 54.5 g | 36.5 g |
| Potato chips, restructured, plain | 543 | 4.6 g | 55.2 g | 35.2 g |
| Potato chips, restructured, flavored | 542 | 4.6 g | 55 g | 35.1 g |
| Potato chips, NFS | 532 | 6.4 g | 53.8 g | 34 g |
| Potato chips, plain | 532 | 6.4 g | 53.8 g | 34 g |
| Potato chips, ruffled, plain | 532 | 6.4 g | 53.8 g | 34 g |
| Potato sticks, plain | 522 | 6.7 g | 53.3 g | 34.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in snacks?
100 g of snacks has 567 kcal. 1 oz crunchy, about 21 pieces (28.4 g): about 161 kcal. 1 oz puffs, about 13 pieces (28.4 g): about 161 kcal.
How much protein is in snacks?
Snacks contains 5.5 g of protein per 100 g (11% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.5 g in 1 oz crunchy, about 21 pieces (28.4 g). About 4% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other snacks, that is in the lowest quarter (median 8 g).
How many carbs are in snacks?
Snacks has 54.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.8 g of fiber and 3.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in snacks?
Snacks contains 36.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.7 g is saturated (19% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does snacks contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Riboflavin (B2) (29% DV), Vitamin E (28% DV), Folate (B9) (20% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (20% DV) and Niacin (B3) (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in snacks?
100 g contains 928 mg of sodium, 40% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does snacks have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, snacks, corn-based, extruded, puffs or twists, cheese-flavor has 567 kcal, while snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed has 410 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
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 167949. 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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