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Cheetos Jumbo Puffs
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Cheetos Jumbo Puffs

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

What You Should Know

Cheetos Jumbo Puffs are a bold, convenience-driven snack that sits squarely on the supermarket chip aisle, usually near other bagged snacks, party mixes, and near promotional displays for soda or game-day supplies. The 8 oz bag — often bright orange and playful in design — signals kid-focused, casual indulgence and is likely found on eye-level shelves or endcaps during sports seasons. This product fits quick-stash shopping trips for gatherings, after-school snacks, road trips, or any occasion that calls for easy, shareable finger food: party platters, movie-night couches, tailgate coolers, and packed lunchboxes for older kids. The Cheetos brand leans heavily into youthful, irreverent marketing (mascot-driven, snack-as-fun), targeting teens, young adults, and parents buying treats for children; culturally it evokes snack-time nostalgia and social moments over TV or sports. Labeling typically emphasizes flavor and fun rather than nutrition — bright colors, playful fonts, and flavor callouts dominate; there are no organic or natural-certification claims on standard varieties, and any “cheese” references reflect the ingredient list rather than health positioning. Processing context: these puffs are manufactured from milled corn that is extruded and seasoned with concentrated cheese powders, oils, and flavor additives. Sensory details: large, airy puffs with a light, crunchy snap and a pronounced orange dust that leaves residue on fingers; the texture is melt-in-the-mouth starch with a savory, umami-forward cheese seasoning. The ritual is grab-and-go — rip the bag, pass it around at gatherings, or munch straight from the package during solo snacking sessions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 13
Servings per Container: 8
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?

This product is ultra-processed: it contains refined cornmeal processed into extruded puffs and multiple additives (maltodextrin, natural and artificial flavors, MSG, artificial color) and industrially blended oils and protein concentrates typical of NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Cheetos Jumbo Puffs

Well, that depends on how you define 'healthy.' They’re not exactly a superfood, but they can be a fun snack! With 160 calories per serving, they’re not too heavy on the calorie count, but they do have some sodium and fat. Think of them as an occasional treat rather than a staple in your diet.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip
back-to-school

Vibe:

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