Doritos Nacho cheese

Doritos Nacho cheese

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Target diet: Vegan

Doritos Nacho cheese · Vegan

No, skip it.

milk, and 6 more.

  • milk
  • lactose
  • whey
  • caseinate
  • cheese
  • buttermilk

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Deciding ingredient

milk

On the label

cornvegetable oilsunflowercanolaand/or corn oilmaltodextrinmade from corncheddar chieese

What we checked

Animal-derived ingredientsmilk, lactose, whey
Open Food Facts analysisMarked non-vegan

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
536 kcal
Fat
29 g
Carbohydrates
64 g
Sugars
4 g
low
Protein
7 g

Per 100 g this product is low in sugars. Bands follow the UK front-of-pack guide: sugars high at 22.5 g or more and low at 5 g or less; salt high at 1.5 g or more and low at 0.3 g or less; saturated fat high at 5 g or more and low at 1.5 g or less. This describes the label, it is not dietary advice.

Ingredients (original text)

corn, vegetable oil (sunflower, canola, and/or corn oil), maltodextrin (made from corn), and less than 2% of the following: salt, cheddar chieese (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 chlokide, and sodium caseinate, coxtains milk ingredients, frito-lay, inc, plano, tx 75024-4099 o2013 north america, inc, r frito lay frito-lay o 2013 28400 32505 nf-dori-te lap 6, 30051786

Detailed analysis: why is Doritos Nacho cheese not vegan?

Our analysis indicates that Doritos Nacho cheese is likely not suitable for a vegan diet. This is based on the detection of the following ingredients which are generally avoided:

  • milk
  • lactose
  • whey
  • caseinate
  • cheese
  • buttermilk
  • Milk (allergen data)

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: corn, vegetable oil (sunflower, canola, and/or corn oil), maltodextrin (made from corn), and less than 2% of the following: salt, cheddar chieese (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 chlokide, and sodium caseinate, coxtains milk ingredients, frito-lay, inc, plano, tx 75024-4099 o2013 north america, inc, r frito lay frito-lay o 2013 28400 32505 nf-dori-te lap 6, 30051786. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Doritos Nacho cheese contains 536 calories per 100g, with 7g of protein, 29g of fat, and 64g of carbohydrates (4g of which is sugar).

What should you do?

If you are following a vegan diet, we recommend looking for alternative products that do not contain these restricted ingredients. Many manufacturers now offer vegan-friendly versions of popular products, so be sure to check product labels carefully.

Disclaimer: This analysis is based on ingredient data and should not replace professional medical or nutritional advice. If you have specific dietary restrictions due to health conditions, please consult with a healthcare provider or registered dietitian.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Doritos Nacho cheese Vegan?

No, Doritos Nacho cheese is generally not Vegan because it contains milk, lactose, whey and others.

Does Doritos Nacho cheese contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: corn, vegetable oil (sunflower, canola, and/or corn oil), maltodextrin (made from corn), and less than 2% of the following: salt, cheddar chieese (mil...

What are the nutritional facts of Doritos Nacho cheese?

Doritos Nacho cheese contains 536 calories per 100g, with 7g of protein, 64g of carbohydrates, and 29g of fat.

How much sugar is in Doritos Nacho cheese?

Doritos Nacho cheese lists 4 g of sugar per 100 g, which counts as low in sugar under the UK front-of-pack guide (5 g or less per 100 g).

Can I eat Doritos Nacho cheese on a Vegan diet?

No, Doritos Nacho cheese is not recommended for a Vegan diet due to the presence of restricted ingredients. We recommend looking for Vegan-certified alternatives.