Cheddar Jalapeño Crunchy

Packaged product Snacks Cheetos

Cheddar Jalapeño Crunchy contains 571 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 21 pieces, 28 g (28 g) provides about 160 kcal.

Roughly 57% of its calories come from fat, with 38% from carbohydrates and 5% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).

That is more energy than the typical item in snacks on FoodFactly, where the median is 457 kcal per 100 g across 49,998 products.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

Cheddar Jalapeño Crunchy by Cheetos, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
571kcal per 100 g
7.1 gprotein
53.6 gcarbohydrates
35.7 gfat
160kcal in serving, 21 pieces, 28 g (28 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 571 kcal
Total fat L 35.7 g 46%
Saturated fat L 5.4 g 27%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 0 mg 0%
Sodium L 821 mg 36%
Total carbohydrates L 53.6 g 19%
Dietary fiber L 3.6 g 13%
Total sugars L 0 g
Added sugars L 0.16 g 0.3%
Protein L 7.1 g 14%
Vitamin D L 0 µg0%
Choline L 0 mg0%
Calcium L 36 mg3%
Iron L 1.4 mg8%
Potassium L 393 mg8%

% 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: 5%Carbohydrates: 38%Fat: 57%571kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 5%
  • Carbohydrates 38%
  • Fat 57%

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

Potassium8%Iron8%Calcium3%Vitamin D0%Choline0%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein7.1 gbelow the median for snacks (median 7.5 g)
  • Fiber3.6 gbelow the median for snacks (median 4 g)
  • Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of snacks (median 4.5 g)
  • Fat35.7 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 20.9 g)
  • Saturated fat5.4 gabove the median for snacks (median 3.6 g)
  • Sodium821 mgin the top quarter of snacks (median 424 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal1.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Sugars and starch (1)
Starch L0 g

Values by source

More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.

Per 100 g Open Food FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 571 kcal571 kcal
Protein 7.1 g7.1 g
Carbohydrates 53.6 g53.6 g
Fat 35.7 g35.7 g
Fiber 3.6 g3.6 g
Sugars 3.6 g0 g
Sodium 714 mg821 mg

Product details

Brand
Cheetos
Barcode
0028400589888
Quantity
8.5 oz / 240.9 g
Label serving
21 pieces (28 g)
Category
Snacks Salty snacks Appetizers Crackers
Packaging
en:bag-plastic,en:mixed-plastic-bag
Nutri-Score
E as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Enriched Corn Meal (Corn Meal, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Vegetable Oil (Corn, Canola, and/or Sunflower Oil), Cheddar Jalapeno Seasoning (Whey, Maltodextrin [Made From Corn], Salt, Canola Oil, Buttermilk, Romano Cheese [Cow's Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Monosodium Glutamate, Cheddar Cheese [Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Onion Powder, Sugar, Corn Starch, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Modified Corn Starch, Dextrose, Spices, Lactose, Jalapeno Pepper, Garlic Powder, Sodium Caseinate, Artificial Color [Yellow 6, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Red 40]. Skim Milk, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Sunflower Oil, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate), and Salt. CONTAINS MILK INGREDIENTS.

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: SaltSunflower oilRapeseed (canola) oilOnionSugarGarlic

Source of the nutrition information

  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2672097. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated March 13, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0028400589888. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated July 1, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Cheddar Jalapeño Crunchy?

100 g of Cheddar Jalapeño Crunchy has 571 kcal. Serving, 21 pieces, 28 g (28 g): about 160 kcal.

How much protein is in Cheddar Jalapeño Crunchy?

Cheddar Jalapeño Crunchy contains 7.1 g of protein per 100 g (14% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2 g in serving, 21 pieces, 28 g (28 g). About 5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other snacks, that is below the median (median 7.5 g).

How many carbs are in Cheddar Jalapeño Crunchy?

Cheddar Jalapeño Crunchy has 53.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.6 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Cheddar Jalapeño Crunchy?

Cheddar Jalapeño Crunchy contains 35.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.4 g is saturated (27% of the Daily Value).

How much sodium is in Cheddar Jalapeño Crunchy?

100 g contains 821 mg of sodium, 36% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated July 1, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.