Calories in Nacho Cheese

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (78.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 250.4
  • Total Fat 14.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 6.0 g
  • Cholesterol 20.3 mg
  • Sodium 549.9 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 23.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 6.0 g
  • Sugars 2.0 g
  • Protein 8.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 149.8 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 0.0 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg
Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

With 250.4 calories per serving (1 Serving (78.0g)), Nacho Cheese is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. The majority of its calories come from fat (14.0g, 50.4% of calories), including 6.0g of saturated fat. It's a good source of dietary fiber at 6.0g per serving (21% DV), which supports digestive health and helps keep you full.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ High Fiber ⚠️ High Saturated Fat

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

American Cheese (milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Bleached Wheat Flour, Water, Soybean Oil, Yellow Corn Meal, Modified Corn Starch, Yellow Corn Flour, Less than 2% of the Following: Cheddar Cheese (milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Cheddar Cheese (pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Semi-Soft Cheese (pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Romano Cheese (part-Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Maltodextrin (made from Corn), Monosodium Glutamate, Red and Green Bell Pepper Powder, Cream, Onion Powder, Salt, Skim Milk, Whey, Butter (cream, Salt), Corn Oil, Garlic Powder, Spices, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Dextrose, Corn Germ, Sugar, Yeast, Artificial Color (yellow 5, Yellow 6, Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake), Sodium Phosphate, Modified Potato Starch, Rice Flour, Dextrin, Sodium Hexametaphosphate, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Sorbic Acid (preservative), Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Modified Cellulose, Cellulose Gum, Powdered Cellulose, Xanthan Gum, Whole Eggs, Leavening (sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, and Baking Soda), and Sunflower Oil.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Artificial Preservatives ⚠️ Artificial Colours ⚠️ Emulsifiers / Stabilisers ⚠️ Flavour Enhancers

Artificial Preservatives: Sorbic Acid

Artificial Colours: Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Artificial Color

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Modified Corn Starch, Modified Potato Starch, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Pyrophosphate

Flavour Enhancers: Monosodium Glutamate, Artificial Flavor

Detected additives are based on the ingredient list in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice.

📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Nacho Cheese contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories250.4 kcal12.5%
Total Fat14.0 g18%
Saturated Fat6.0 g30%
Cholesterol20.3 mg7%
Sodium549.9 mg24%
Total Carbohydrate23.0 g8%
Dietary Fiber6.0 g21% ✅
Protein8.0 g16%
Calcium149.8 mg12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Nacho Cheese accounts for 12.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from fat. Fat makes up 50.4% of the calories.

Fat 50.4%
Carbs 36.8%
Fat 50.4% Carbs 36.8% Protein 12.8%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 250.4 calories in Nacho Cheese? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 18.9 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 43.2 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 27.4 min
HIIT 23.2 min
Volleyball 47.0 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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