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Snack, corn puff, mini size, highly flavored
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 pack (mini) of Mini Cheetos Shots (35 g) has 182 calories. That works out to 520 calories per 100 g. It contains 20 g of carbs, 2.2 g of protein, 10.5 g of fat and 0.9 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 75 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 pack (mini) · 35 g
182
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
20g
· 7% DV
Protein
2.2g
· 4% DV
Fat
10.5g
· 13% DV
Fiber
0.9g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 44% · Protein 5% · Fat 51%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 182 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10.5 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.73 g | 14% |
| Trans fat | 0.14 g | |
| Sodium | 333 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrate | 20 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 pack (mini) | 35 g | 182 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 5 g | 26 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 30 g | 156 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 50 g | 260 kcal |
| 10 piece (mini) | 50 g | 260 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 312 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 80 g | 416 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 520 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 120 g | 624 kcal |
Calculated from 520 calories per 100 g.
Mini Cheetos Shots are small, boldly seasoned corn puffs sold as a ready-to-eat snack. They are an ultra-processed packaged product, rather than a plain corn snack, and are best treated as an occasional snack.
Mini Cheetos Shots have a strongly seasoned, savory taste, but the exact flavor can vary between varieties and markets. The flavor name on the pack is the best guide to whether a particular version tastes cheesy, spicy, or otherwise seasoned.
No. Mini Cheetos Shots are sold as small, bite-size puffs, while other Cheetos products can differ in shape, size, texture, and seasoning. The precise comparison depends on which regular Cheetos variety you have in mind.
Mini Cheetos Shots are corn-based puffs coated with seasoning. The particular oils, flavorings, and other ingredients can differ across markets and varieties, so the ingredient list on a specific pack is needed for exact details.
Mini Cheetos Shots are produced as shaped corn puffs and then seasoned for their bold flavor. Their light, crisp texture comes from industrial snack production, so a homemade corn snack will not have exactly the same shape or crunch.
Close the Mini Cheetos Shots bag tightly or transfer the puffs to an airtight container, then keep them somewhere cool and dry. Air and humidity can quickly soften their crisp texture, so eat an opened pack promptly.
You can make a similar corn-puff snack at home and season it to taste, but reproducing Mini Cheetos Shots exactly is difficult. Commercial production creates their distinctive small shape, crisp texture, and concentrated coating of seasoning.
Mini Cheetos Shots are more of a crunchy snack than a filling mini-meal. Their puffed format is easy to eat quickly; pairing them with something more substantial, such as fruit and yogurt, can make a snack more satisfying.
Older children can have Mini Cheetos Shots as an occasional snack, but they should not replace regular meals or more nourishing foods. Supervise young children while they eat, since small snack pieces can pose a choking risk.
Yes. A plain yogurt or mild sour-cream dip can complement the bold seasoning on Mini Cheetos Shots and add a cool, creamy contrast. Serve the dip on the side so the puffs stay crisp until you eat them.
Vitamins
B2
0.04mg · 3% DV
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
B3
0.42mg · 3% DV
Vitamin E
0.39mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Sodium
333mg · 14% DV
Phosphorus
23mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.03mg · 3% DV
Iron
0.39mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
39mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 182 calories in 1 pack (mini) (35 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Mini Cheetos Shots are a packaged corn snack: small, bite-sized pieces of corn-based dough coated in bold savoury seasoning. They bring the familiar Cheetos style in a compact shape that is easy to share or eat straight from the pack.
The puffs are crisp and airy, with a strongly seasoned, savoury flavour. They are usually eaten as a casual snack on their own, packed for a break, or served alongside a cold drink; in some places they also turn up at parties or with sandwiches. Their nutrition is led by carbohydrates and fat, with relatively little protein or fibre, and they are energy-dense at 520 kcal per 100 g. For a more balanced snack, keep to a small portion and pair it with fruit or another fresh food.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 4
Ultra-Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.73g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.23g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.87g
Omega 6:3 ratio 252:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (252:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.