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Cheese puffs have 550 kcal, 33 g fat, and 1150 mg sodium per 100 g. Calorie-dense with sodium that adds up fast. A 30 g serving is ~165 kcal and ~345 mg sodium.

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How should I track Cheese puffs?

Cheese puffs is a good source of iron. When it comes to Cheese puffs, weighing beats counting every time. Snack pieces vary in size, and a handful from a bag can easily be 50–100% more than the label serving. Research (Almiron-Roig et al., Appetite 2013) shows that people consistently underestimate portions of calorie-dense snacks. Another common trap: multi-serving packages. The label might show 150 calories "per serving," but if the bag contains three servings, you are really looking at 450 calories. Always check whether values are per piece, per serving, or per package.

Macro Breakdown

Macro Split: 5% Protein, 41% Carbs, 54% FatMacro Split100%
Protein5%6.5g
Carbs41%55.5g
Fat54%33.0g

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g. Percentages reflect Daily Value (DV).

Energy
  • Calories
    550kcal—
Macronutrients
  • Protein
    6.5g13%
  • Carbohydrates
    55.5g—
  • Fat
    33.0g—
  • Fiberathlete
    1.0g4%
  • Sugar
    2.5g—
  • Saturated Fat
    5.5g—
Minerals
  • Sodium
    1150mg—
  • Calciumathlete
    50mg4%
  • Ironathlete
    2mg11%
Vitamins
  • Vitamin Dathlete
    0.0mcg0%

% Daily Value based on FDA 2,000 kcal reference diet. Strength trainees have different needs — see highlighted nutrients.

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Cheese puffs — values for 28g

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Primary macros

Calories
154
kcal
Protein
1.8
g
Carbs
15.5
g
Fat
9.2
g

More nutrients

Fiber
0.3g
Sugar
0.7g
Sat. Fat
1.5g
Sodium
322mg
Calcium
14mg
Iron
1mg
Potassium
56mg
Magnesium
7mg
Zinc
0mg
Vitamin D
0.0mcg
Nutrient highlights
Good Source of Iron

Frequently Asked Questions

Cheese puffs is a good source of iron. When it comes to Cheese puffs, weighing beats counting every time. Snack pieces vary in size, and a handful from a bag can easily be 50–100% more than the label serving. Research (Almiron-Roig et al., Appetite 2013) shows that people consistently underestimate portions of calorie-dense snacks. Another common trap: multi-serving packages. The label might show 150 calories "per serving," but if the bag contains three servings, you are really looking at 450 calories. Always check whether values are per piece, per serving, or per package.

Cheese puffs contains 6.5g protein per 100g, which is lower in protein. A 28g serving provides 1.8g protein.

Notable nutrients in Cheese puffs include Iron. Per 100g: 6.5g protein, 55.5g carbs, and 33g fat.

Cheese puffs contains 550 kcal per 100g, making it more calorie-dense. For weight loss, control portion sizes and fit it within your daily calorie targets.

Cheese puffs is not ideal for a keto diet. At 54.5g net carbs per 100g, a single serving could easily exceed the daily 20-50g net carb limit.

Cheese puffs provides 550 kcal, 6.5g protein, 55.5g carbs, and 33g fat per 100g. Compare with other snacks foods in our database to find the best option for your nutritional goals.

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Macros per 100g

550
Calories
Protein6.5g
Fat33.0g
Carbs55.5g
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  • Zincathlete
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