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Doritos Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips 9.25 oz
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Doritos Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips 9.25 oz

Doritos
9.25 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
210mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
96
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Doritos Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips (9.25 oz) sits on the supermarket snack aisle among other bagged chips — think potato chips, tortilla chips, pretzels and salsa — and often appears on promotional endcaps or next to soda and party platters before big sporting events. It’s the archetypal party and convenience snack: picked up for game-day spreads, movie nights, road trips, and quick after-school munching. The Doritos brand positions itself as bold, youth-oriented and culturally tied to loud, indulgent flavor experiences; marketing skews toward teens, college students and casual social gatherings with an “extreme” taste and playful irreverence rather than health messaging. The label is bright and attention-grabbing, with no organic certification and few “natural” claims; any cheese or corn origin notes coexist with obvious flavoring and artificial color cues that undercut a health halo. Packaging is a crinkly, non-resealable foil-lined bag printed with vivid orange graphics; the ritual is to tear, pour into a bowl, and share or scoop with dip. Sensory details: a pronounced coarse crunch, heavily dusted bright-orange seasoning that delivers salty, tangy, umami-rich cheddar notes (MSG, powdered cheese and spices), and a lingering savory finish. Processing context: made from corn and multiple industrial ingredients and flavor systems, this is a highly processed snack engineered for consistent texture and punchy flavor. A typical serving (about 150 kcal, ~210 mg sodium, 1 g sugar) emphasizes its snackable, indulgent role in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12
Servings per Container: 9
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium210mg9%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
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

Corn,, Vegetable, Oil, (Sunflower,, Canola,, and/or, Corn, Oil),, Maltodextrin, (Made, from, Corn),, and, Less, than, 2%, of, the, Following:, Salt,, Cheddar, Cheese, (Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Whey,, Monosodium, Glutamate,, Buttermilk,, Romano, Cheese, (Part-Skim, Cow's, Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Romano, Cheese, (Cow's, Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, Onion, Powder,, Corn, Flour,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, Dextrose,, Tomato, Powder,, Lactose,, Spices,, Artificial, Color, (Yellow, 6,, Yellow, 5,, Red, 40),, Lactic, Acid,, Citric, Acid,, Sugar,, Garlic, Powder,, Skim, Milk,, Red, and, Green, Bell, Pepper, Powder,, Disodium, Inosinate,, Disodium, Guanylate,, Potassium, Chloride,, and, Sodium, Caseinate..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Corn - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Monosodium Glutamate - Processed emulsifier
  • Sodium Caseinate - Processed emulsifier
  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (maltodextrin, artificial colors, MSG, flavor enhancers, concentrated whey/proteins) and is manufactured into a ready-to-eat flavored snack, characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Doritos Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips 9.25 oz

The Nacho Cheese Doritos can be fun and tasty, but calling them 'healthy' is a bit of a stretch. They’re not loaded with nutrients, but if you’re looking for a crunchy snack to enjoy with friends or during movie night, they can certainly fit into a balanced diet. Just remember, moderation is key!

Perfect For

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

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