Fritos Mild Cheddar Cheese Dip

ByNutrition & Ingredients Updated:
Can of Fritos cheese dip with text '40 calories'.

This is a soft and cheesy dip often enjoyed by customers alongside tortilla chips or crackers.

One serving of Fritos Mild Cheddar Cheese Dip contains 40 calories, 3 grams dietary fat, 3 grams carbohydrates, and less than one gram of protein.

Read this post for a complete overview of the nutrition facts and ingredients in the cheddar cheese dip from Fritos.

Cheddar Cheese Dip Nutritional Information

Calories and nutrition facts for this dip are presented based on a single serving measured as two tablespoons with a net weight of 30 grams.

Serving size: 2 Tablespoons

% DAILY VALUE

Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients in a food is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more).

%DV

Level

Saturated Fat

0%

LOW

Sodium

10%

MED

Added Sugars

0%

LOW

%DV based on 2,000 calories

Calories

There are 40 calories in one serving of mild cheddar cheese dip.

The nutrition facts provided by Fritos indicates less than one gram of protein per serving. For the purposes of this review, we assume zero calories from protein. The actual number may be up to four calories, but given the amount of carbs and fat, it’s reasonable to assume protein makes up no more than 5% (if any) of the total calories.

Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient in two tablespoons of Frito’s cheddar dip:

  • 30 calories from fat
  • 10 calories from total carbs
  • zero calories from protein

About three quarters (75%) of the total calories are derived from fat. Carbohydrates deliver about 10 calories, or 25% of the total.

Fritos Mild Cheddar Cheese Dip

% calories from fat, carbs and protein
Calories
CALORIES FROM fat
75%
CALORIES FROM CARBS
25%
CALORIES FROM Protein
0%

The summary of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label provided by Fritos.

FITNESS TIME TO BURN 40 CALORIES

  • Walk 15 minutes
  • Play Tennis 5 minutes
  • Swim 10 minutes

Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.

Container of Fritos cheddar cheese dip and list of ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

Amount per 2 Tablespoons

Red indicates %DV is high.

Calories

40

%DV

Total Fat

3g

4%

Saturated Fat

0g

0%

Trans Fat

0g

Cholesterol

0mg

0%

Sodium

220mg

10%

Carbohydrates

3g

1%

Dietary Fiber

0g

0%

Total Sugars

<1g

Added Sugars

0g

0%

Protein

<1g

%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.

Fat

As mentioned above, approximately 75% of the total calories is from the dietary fats. Specifically, one serving contains 3 grams of total fat.

  • Zero saturated fat
  • Zero trans fat

Sodium

As with many processed and packaged foods, Fritos brand mild cheddar cheese dip contains sodium.

A single serving of only two tablespoons has 220 milligrams of sodium. That’s 10% of the daily limit recommended by the FDA (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).

Keep in mind, this food product is generally eaten with other foods such as chips or crackers. Many of the options, especially potato chips, also contain a substantial amount of sodium.

Consider balancing your snack with a lower sodium food such as vegetables or check out Fritos Lightly Salted Corn Chips.

Can of Fritos cheese dip with text '40 calories'.
One serving of cheese dip has 40 calories.

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Cheese Dip Ingredients and Allergens

Here is the full list of the ingredients used in the Fritos brand of mild cheddar cheese dip.

Ingredients

Water, Skim Milk, Canola Oil, Modified Corn Starch, Cheddar Cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, and enzymes), Maltodextrin (corn), Natural Flavors, Salt, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Citrate, Yeast Extract, Annatto, Cellulose Gum, Monosodium Glutamate, Acetic Acid, DATEM, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Mono- and Diglycerides

What are These Ingredients?

  • Acetic Acid, a carboxylic acid, is commonly used as a sour agent in vinegar, pickled vegetables and sauce.
  • Annatto Extract, an orange-red condiment and food coloring, is derived from seeds of achiote (Bixa Orellana) tree used to add color to food items.
  • Cellulose Gel is a colloidal microcrystalline cellulose derived from refined wood pulp and cottonseeds. It’s used as an anti-caking agent, fat substitute, or emulsifier and often used in vitamin supplements.
  • Citric Acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid that is extracted from citrus fruits such as lemons, limes, and oranges.
  • DATEM is primarily derived from plant sources and used as an emulsifier in baking to strengthen the gluten network in dough. The acronym stands for Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Monoglycerides.
  • Disodium Phosphate is a chemically produced added made from sodium and phosphorus. It’s often used in processed foods as a preservative and flavor enhancer.
  • Modified Food Starch is a derivative of native starch that is created through a chemical, physical, or enzymatic process. The treatment breaks the chains of polysaccharides (long chains of simple sugars) into shorter chains of sugar molecules. Food starch may be derived from potato starch, corn starch, or another form such as tapioca.
  • Lactic Acid Starter is an organic acid that aids in the fermentation process and is generally used to maintain flavor.
  • Mono and Diglycerides are fatty acids act as surfactants and are commonly used as emulsifiers in processed food.
  • Monosodium Glutamate, the sodium salt of amino acid glutamic acid, occurs naturally in many foods. It’s produced by the fermentation of starch, sugar beets, sugar cane or molasses.

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Allergens

Mild cheddar cheese dip is made with milk.

Nutrition facts, prices, and ingredients are based on available information as of the date of publication. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change recipes or formulations without notice. Check package labels and ask the product manufacturer or restaurant for the most up-to-date information. Unless otherwise stated, %DV is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. All reports and reviews published on this site are for informational purposes only. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide healthcare advice or dietary recommendations. Always consult your licensed physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.

Nutrition facts and ingredients source: Fritos

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