Tostitos Queso Blanco Dip

ByNutrition & Ingredients Updated:
Jar of Tostitos brand queso blanco dip with text '45 calories'.

The medium heat level Queso Blanco party dip is made with Jalapeno Peppers and Monterey Jack Cheese.

Two tablespoons of TOSTITOS Queso Blanco Dip has 45 calories, 3 grams fat, 3 grams carbohydrates, and less than one gram of protein.

Read this guide for a detailed overview of the nutritional information, calories, and ingredients in the prepackaged Queso Blanco dip.

Queso Blanco Dip Nutritional Information

All nutrition information is based on a single serving measured as two tablespoons with a net weight of about 32 grams.

A 23 ounce jar contains about 20 servings, which equates to a total of 900 calories per jar. Frito-Lay also produces a 15 ounce jar, which contains about 13 servings (about 585 calories per jar).

Daily Value

The FDA suggests using the % daily value (%DV) to determine if a food contains a low, moderate, or high level of specific nutrients. As general guidance, a 20% DV or greater is considered high.

Review the table below, which indicates that two tablespoons of the snack dip has a low amount of saturated fat and added sugars and a medium level of sodium.

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

3%

LOW

Sodium

9%

MED

Added Sugars

0%

LOW

%DV based on 2,000 calories

Calories

Each serving of queso dip has 45 total calories.

Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient per serving:

  • 30 calories from fat
  • 15 calories from total carbs
  • 0 calories from protein

About 67% of the total calories are derived from dietary fat. Carbohydrates make up another 33% of the total.

There is less than one gram of protein per serving. With such a nominal amount of the nutrient in each serving, we assume zero calories are derived from protein.

Tostitos Queso Blanco

% calories from fat, carbs and protein
Calories
CALORIES FROM fat
67%
CALORIES FROM CARBS
33%
CALORIES FROM Protein
0%

The summary of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label printed on the Tostitos dip packaging.

Total Fat

Each serving of two tablespoons contains three grams of total fat, including half a gram of saturated fat.

This may seem insubstantial, but keep in mind the quantity of fat is based on a measured serving size of only two tablespoons.

If you eat more than one serving (two tablespoons), the amount of each nutrient, including fat, increases proportionately. Accordingly, the daily value increases.

Food producers may change recipes without notice. Check the label on a specific product for the most current and accurate nutritional information.

Jar of Tostitos brand queso blanco dip with text '45 calories'.

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving: 2 Tablespoons

Red indicates %DV is high.

Calories

45

%DV

Total Fat

3g

4%

Saturated Fat

0.5g

3%

Trans Fat

0g

Cholesterol

<5mg

1%

Sodium

210mg

9%

Carbohydrates

3g

1%

Dietary Fiber

<1g

1%

Total Sugars

0g

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.

  • Zero trans fat
  • Low dietary cholesterol
  • No added sugars
  • Low in dietary fiber

Compare nutrition value in Lay’s creamy jalapeno dip and a serving of Frito-Lay Flamin’ Hot Corn Chips. Check the amount of sodium before deciding if the snack options are a good choice for your dietary plan.

FAQs

Here are a couple quick tips about the Tostitos Queso Blanco dip.

Transfer the amount of queso blanco dip you want to serve to a microwavable safe container. Microwave for about 20 seconds. Stir the dip. Repeat until the dip has reached the desired temperature.

Microwaves conduct heat at different rates so required time may vary. Use caution to avoid burns.

Recover and refrigerate the unused dip.

Yes. The dip is made with ingredients that contain milk.

Here are a few recommended resources to learn more about common allergens in foods:

Queso Dip Ingredients and Allergens

  • The dip is made with MSG.
  • Contains artificial flavors.

Ingredients

Here is the complete list of ingredients in the Queso Blanco Dip from Tostitos.

TOSTITOS QUESO BLANCO DIP INGREDIENTS

Water, Jalapeno Peppers, Monterey Jack Cheese, Canola and/or Sunflower Oil, Modified Corn Starch, Red Bell Peppers, Maltodextrin (made from corn and potato), Salt, Yeast Extract, Cheddar Cheese, Whey, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Monosodium Glutamate, Buttermilk, Citric Acid, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate, Onion Powder, Acetic Acid, Milk Protein Concentrate, Sodium Hexametaphosphate, DATEM, Sugar, and Sodium Phosphate.

  • The Monterey Jack Cheese and Cheddar Cheese are made with pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, and enzymes.

What are These Ingredients?

While I’m sure you’ve heard of many of these ingredients, a few are less common and possibly even tough to pronounce.

Here’s list of brief explanations for select ingredients in the Queso Blanco Dip.

  • 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 Guanylate is produced from dried seaweed and used as food additive to improve flavor of chips, cured meats, packaged soup and other snacks.
  • Disodium Inosinate is the disodium salt of inosinic acid used as food additive in instant noodles, chips and other snacks. Produced through sugar fermentation or yeast extract
  • Hexametaphosphate, also known as Sodium Hexametaphosphate (SHMP), is a polyphosphate often used in seafood, dairy and meat production as a texturizer, thickener and emulsifier.
  • 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.
  • Sodium Phosphate is a generic term used for a compound of sodium and phosphate. It’s often used to thicken or stabilize processed foods and commonly found in fast food, canned fish, and manufactured baked goods.

Allergens

Tostitos Blanco Queso Dip is made with ingredients that contain milk.

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

Nutrition facts and ingredients source: TOSTITOS

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.