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Simply Cheetos White Cheddar Cheese Snacks
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4

Simply Cheetos White Cheddar Cheese Snacks

Simply
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
280mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
42
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Simply Cheetos White Cheddar Cheese Snacks arrive in the snack aisle, shelved with chips, cheese puffs and other crunchy party snacks—usually eye-level near family-sized and single-serve bags. You’d spot it beside other Cheetos variants and branded "natural" or simpler-ingredient snack lines. It fits casual occasions: movie nights, game-day spreads, and road-trip snack packs or an after-school munch choice. The product positions itself between indulgent treat and a cleaner-label option: the "Simply" name and callouts like sea salt and natural flavors evoke a simpler, less-processed image aimed at parents and millennial shoppers who want classic snack comfort without overtly artificial-sounding ingredients. Packaging is a laminated plastic bag with bold logos and a white-cheddar visual—designed to pop on shelf and read as kid-friendly but slightly more adult in flavor. Label characteristics lean on health halos rather than certifications: no organic or non-GMO seal, but phrases like "natural flavors" and the presence of sea salt suggest a milder, better-for-you spin. In plain language, it’s a processed snack made from enriched corn meal and added flavoring and oils—manufactured into a consistent crunchy shape at scale. Sensory notes: light, airy crunch with a brittle snap, a fine white-cheddar dust that clings to fingertips, savory and salty with a mild tang from cultured milk ingredients. Rituals include pouring into a bowl to share, sneaking handfuls during a movie, or pairing with soda—small serving, big flavor impact. Nutritionally it reads like a typical indulgent snack: modest calories per serving but notable sodium and processed flavor components.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 32
Servings per Container: 8
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium280mg12%
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,, Niacin,, Ferrous, Sulfate,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Sunflower, Oil,, Cheddar, Cheese, (Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Whey,, Corn, Maltodextrin,, Sea, Salt,, Natural, Flavors,, Sour, Cream, (Cultured, Cream,, Skim, Milk),, Torula, Yeast,, Lactic, Acid,, and, Citric, Acid..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

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 refined/enriched cornmeal, vegetable oil, maltodextrin, natural flavors and other additives typical of industrial formulations, so it falls into the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

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Common Questions about Simply Cheetos White Cheddar Cheese Snacks

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! These snacks are lower in sugar and calories compared to some other chip options, but they’re not exactly a superfood. If you're looking for a fun, cheesy snack to enjoy in moderation, these fit the bill, but they shouldn't replace whole foods in your diet.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

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