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Cheetos Cheese Snacks, Puffs - Party Size
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Cheetos Cheese Snacks, Puffs - Party Size

Cheetos
13.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
200mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
49
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Cheetos Cheese Snacks, Puffs - Party Size is the big, bright orange bag you see dominating the chip aisle at most American supermarkets. It lives on snack shelves alongside potato chips, tortilla chips, cheese curls and party dip mixes, and often appears on endcaps or stacked near soda and disposable partyware for last-minute entertaining grabs. This package is aimed at gatherings — game-day spreads, movie nights, backyard parties and road trips — where a shareable, easy-to-serve crunchy snack is wanted. The Cheetos brand trades on playful, irreverent marketing (Chester Cheetah imagery, bold colors and humorous ads) and targets kids, teens and adults seeking indulgent, casual fun. Packaging shouts convenience and fun rather than health: oversized 'Party Size' labels, bright orange and red graphics, and claims of real cheese in the ingredient list give a tasty but not wholesome impression; there are no organic or clean-label certifications, though you may spot 'natural and artificial flavors' wording. Processing context: this is an ultraprocessed snack made from refined corn meal, added fats, concentrated proteins and multiple flavoring and color additives. Sensory details emphasize the experience — light, airy puffs that crackle and melt on the tongue, dusted with a neon-orange, savory cheese powder that leaves residue on fingers; the ritual often includes grabbing handfuls straight from the bag, dunking into dip, or pairing with soda or beer. The single-use plastic bag is meant for sharing at casual occasions, and the product's identity is as an accessible, high-flavor, convenience-driven party staple in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 13
Servings per Container: 14
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Sodium200mg9%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
Protein2g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Enriched, Corn, Meal, (Corn, Meal,, Ferrous, Sulfate,, Niacin,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Vegetable, Oil, (Corn,, Canola,, and/or, Sunflower, Oil),, Whey,, Cheddar, Cheese, (Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Salt,, Corn, Maltodextrin,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors,, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, Monosodium, Glutamate,, Lactic, Acid,, Citric, Acid,, and, Artificial, Color, (Yellow, 6)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Corn - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Monosodium Glutamate - Processed emulsifier
  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains refined corn meal, vegetable oils, maltodextrin, artificial colors, flavor enhancers (MSG), and other industrial additives, indicating heavy industrial formulation and ultraprocessing.

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Common Questions about Cheetos Cheese Snacks, Puffs - Party Size

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! Cheetos Puffs aren’t exactly a superfood, but they can be a fun snack option in moderation. With 160 calories and 10 grams of fat per serving, they’re more of a treat than a staple. So, if you're looking for a crunchy pick-me-up, enjoy them guilt-free, but balance them with more nutrient-dense foods!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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