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Doritos Nacho Cheese (1 oz) — 28gA
Snacks & Candy · #12 of 41

Doritos Nacho Cheese (1 oz)

28g · Chips

57/100A tier
Calories15
Protein2g
Fiber1g
Sodium21mg
Sugar1g

Graded A — 57 out of 100, #12 of 41 snacks & candy. Low sugar carries the score (97/100); micronutrients drags it down (0/100).

The short version: The cheese dust is a food group unto itself.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per serving (28g)
Calories15
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g10%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 210mg9%
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 57

Low sugar ×2097
Low saturated fat ×2092
Low sodium ×2082
Fiber ×1011
Protein ×209
Micronutrients ×100

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

Where it ranks

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

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Questions people ask

Is Doritos Nacho Cheese (1 oz) healthy?

It grades A — 57 out of 100, #12 of 41 snacks & candy in our system. The cheese dust is a food group unto itself.

How many calories are in Doritos Nacho Cheese (1 oz)?

15 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 Doritos Nacho Cheese (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.