Cheetos

Packaged product Snacks Fritos Lay

Cheetos contains 571 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 30 g (30 g) provides about 171 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 500 kcal per 100 g across 3,082 products.

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

Cheetos by Fritos Lay, 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
171kcal in serving, 30 g (30 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 893 mg 39%
Total carbohydrates L 53.6 g 19%
Dietary fiber L 3.6 g 13%
Total sugars L 3.6 g
Protein L 7.1 g 14%
Vitamin D L 0 µg0%
Calcium L 36 mg3%
Iron L 1.4 mg8%
Potassium L 179 mg4%

% 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

Iron8%Potassium4%Calcium3%Vitamin D0%

Nutritional insights

  • Fiber3.6 gin the lowest quarter of snacks (median 4.2 g)
  • Sugars3.6 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 1.6 g)
  • Fat35.7 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 24.5 g)
  • Saturated fat5.4 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 2.7 g)
  • Sodium893 mgin the top quarter of snacks (median 440 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal1.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Other components (1)
Alcohol 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 1 g3.6 g
Sugars 3.6 g3.6 g
Sodium 893 mg893 mg

Product details

Brand
Fritos Lay
Barcode
0028400081498
Quantity
28.8 oz (1 lb.12.8 oz)816.4g
Label serving
30 g
Category
Corn chips
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), Cheese Seasoning (Whey, Cheddar Cheese [Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Canola Oil, Maltodextrin [Made from Corn], Natural and Artificial Flavors, Salt, Whey Protein Concentrate, Monosodium Glutamate, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Artificial Color [Yellow 6]), 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) oilMilk

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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Cheetos?

100 g of Cheetos has 571 kcal. Serving, 30 g (30 g): about 171 kcal.

How much protein is in Cheetos?

Cheetos contains 7.1 g of protein per 100 g (14% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.1 g in serving, 30 g (30 g). About 5% of its calories come from protein.

How many carbs are in Cheetos?

Cheetos has 53.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.6 g of fiber and 3.6 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Cheetos?

Cheetos 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 Cheetos?

100 g contains 893 mg of sodium, 39% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated February 15, 2026. 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: Branded Foods, record 2658092. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated September 30, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0028400081498. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated February 15, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).

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