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Cheetos Crunchy (1 oz) — 28gB
Snacks & Candy · #13 of 41

Cheetos Crunchy (1 oz)

28g · Chips

56/100B tier
Calories16
Protein2g
Fiber1g
Sodium25mg
Sugar1g

Graded B — 56 out of 100, #13 of 41 snacks & candy. Low sugar carries the score (98/100); micronutrients drags it down (0/100).

The short version: Orange fingers, zero regrets, 250mg sodium.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per serving (28g)
Calories16
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g13%
Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 250mg11%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g4%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 56

Low sugar ×2098
Low saturated fat ×2088
Low sodium ×2080
Fiber ×1010
Protein ×208
Micronutrients ×100

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#13 of 41 in Snacks & Candy. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Cheetos Crunchy (1 oz) healthy?

It grades B — 56 out of 100, #13 of 41 snacks & candy in our system. Orange fingers, zero regrets, 250mg sodium.

How many calories are in Cheetos Crunchy (1 oz)?

16 calories per serving (28g). For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Cheetos Crunchy (1 oz) calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.