Cheetos calories come to 159 for a 1 oz bag (28 g) and 567 per 100 g. Fat supplies 58% of those calories and protein just 4%, while a large 85 g bag reaches 482 calories with 789 mg of sodium. The snack itself is simple; the size of the bag decides the total.
159kcal
1 1 oz bag · 28 g, cheese-flavored corn puffs
4%protein
1.5 gProtein
15 gCarbs
10.2 gFat
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Nutrition facts
Cheese-flavored corn puffs · per 28 g
Calories
159 kcal
Protein
1.5 g
Carbohydrate
15.3 g
Fat
10.2 g
Saturated fat
1 g
Cholesterol
2 mg
Sodium
260 mg
Potassium
50 mg
Iron
0.5 mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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Cheetos: calories, protein and sodium by serving
Percent of daily value uses the FDA reference of 2,000 kcal a day.
Serving
kcal
Protein
Carbs
Fat
Sodium
% DV kcal
1 oz bag (28 g)
159
1.5 g
15.3 g
10.2 g
260 mg
8%
Cup (35 g)
198
1.9 g
19.1 g
12.8 g
325 mg
10%
Large bag (85 g)
482
4.6 g
46.4 g
31.1 g
789 mg
24%
100 g
567
5.5 g
54.5 g
36.5 g
928 mg
28%
3 × 1 oz bag (28 g)
476
4.6 g
780 mg
5 × 1 oz bag (28 g)
794
7.6 g
1,299 mg
A large bag is 482 calories, about three small bags
The standard 1 oz bag holds 28 g and 159 calories, about 8% of a 2000-calorie daily value. A cup of puffs weighs a little more at 35 g and lands at 198 calories. Neither number is large on its own.
The trouble is how fast bags stack. Two 1 oz bags add up to 318 calories, three reach 476, and five hit 794. The large 85 g bag is roughly three small bags poured into one, at 482 calories and 24% of the daily calorie value. Puffs are airy, so a big pile weighs little, and the volume in your hand tells you less than the weight on the label.
If you snack straight from a large bag, pick a portion before you open it. Pouring one cup into a bowl caps the damage near 198 calories. Eating until the bag is empty means 482.
Fat supplies 58% of every calorie
Cheetos look like a corn snack, but the calorie split says otherwise. Fat delivers 58% of the energy, carbohydrates 38% and protein only 4%. Per 100 g that is 36.5 g of fat, 54.5 g of carbs and 5.5 g of protein.
The corn base supplies the carbs, and the oil and cheese seasoning bring the fat. Saturated fat is modest for a snack this oily, at 3.7 g per 100 g. Fiber is close to zero at 0.8 g per 100 g, or 0.2 g in a 1 oz bag. Sugars stay low too, at 1 g per small bag.
The practical result is a dense snack with little of the protein or fiber that help a snack last. A 1 oz bag gives 1.5 g of protein, just 3% of the daily value. Expect to want something else not long after.
Sodium climbs faster than calories
Per 100 g, Cheetos carry 928 mg of sodium, 40% of the 2300 mg daily value. A 1 oz bag holds 260 mg, or 11%, which looks manageable.
Scale up and the picture changes. A cup brings 325 mg (14%), the large 85 g bag 789 mg (34%), and five small bags 1,299 mg. The large bag uses about a third of the daily sodium value while supplying about a quarter of the daily calorie value: 34% against 24%. Salt, not calories, is the first limit you hit.
If you watch sodium, the large bag is the one to share or skip. Saltine crackers are slightly saltier by weight at 941 mg per 100 g, but a single cracker weighs 3 g, so their portions stay small. A bag of puffs tends to go all at once.
Make a small bag the snack, not the meal
A 1 oz bag fits most days without much effort at 159 calories. The issue is what it lacks: 1.5 g of protein and 0.2 g of fiber. Pairing it with something that supplies both, like an apple with string cheese or half a turkey sandwich, gives the snack more staying power.
Flavor matters less than size. The brand table on this page lists Cheetos Hot, Cheetos Popcorn and Cheetos Crunchy Cheese alongside Cheetos Regular, but the portion you pour drives the total more than the variety you pick.
Logging helps because puffs are hard to eyeball. BodyPal can log a bowl of Cheetos from a photo, and weighing a cup once shows you what 35 g actually looks like. After that, a level cup becomes an easy default.
How does Cheetos compare?
Here is how Cheetos stack up against Doritos, chips and saltine crackers, per 100 g and per usual serving.
Verdict: For the fewest calories per bag, pick Doritos at 145 per 1 oz bag, which also carry less fat at 27.4 g per 100 g. If sodium is your concern, chips win at 527 mg per 100 g, while saltines at 941 mg only work if you stop at a few 13-calorie crackers.
Labels round the serving to the nearest 10 calories per 28 g, so most Cheetos packs read 571 calories per 100 g against the 567 in the table above. Source: manufacturer labels / USDA FoodData Central.
Cheetos FAQs
How many calories are in a bag of Cheetos?
A 1 oz (28 g) bag is about 159 calories. A large 85 g single-serving bag is about 482 calories, and a 35 g cup is about 198.
Are Cheetos good for weight loss?
At 567 calories per 100 g they are one of the more energy-dense snacks, and a 1 oz bag brings 159 calories with 10.2 g fat and only 1.5 g protein.
Do hot Cheetos have more calories than regular?
The Cheetos Hot label lists 571 calories per 100 g, about 160 calories per 28 g bag, so it is within a calorie or two of the 567 per 100 g used above.
How much fat and sodium is in Cheetos?
A 1 oz (28 g) bag has 10.2 g fat, of which 1.0 g is saturated, plus 260 mg sodium and 15.3 g carbs. Per 100 g that is 36.5 g fat and 928 mg sodium.
How many calories are in a small bag of Cheetos?
A 1 oz (28 g) bag of Cheetos has 159 calories, about 8% of a 2000-calorie daily value. It also carries 10.2 g of fat and 260 mg of sodium, so on its own it is a modest snack.
How many calories are in a big bag of Cheetos?
A large 85 g bag of Cheetos has 482 calories, close to three small bags. It also brings 31.1 g of fat and 789 mg of sodium, which is 34% of the daily value.
What are the macros in Cheetos?
Per 100 g, Cheetos have 36.5 g of fat, 54.5 g of carbs and 5.5 g of protein. By calories that works out to 58% fat, 38% carbs and 4% protein, so fat drives the total.
How many kcal do Cheetos have per 100 g?
Cheetos have 567 kcal per 100 g, which is 28% of a 2000-calorie daily value. That is more than Doritos at 519 or chips at 532 for the same weight.
How many calories are in a cup of Cheetos?
One cup of Cheetos, about 35 g, has 198 calories, 12.8 g of fat and 325 mg of sodium. That is a bit more than a 1 oz bag, so a level cup works as a fair serving to pour.
