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Pure Protein Nacho Cheese 18g Protein Puffs, Cheese

According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2603306, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.

456
Calorieshigh density
63.2g
Proteinhigh · 126% DV
10.5g
Carbslow · 4% DV
17.5g
Fathigh · 22% DV
456 calories per 100g

Pure Protein Nacho Cheese 18g Protein Puffs, Cheese contains 456 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 63.2g of protein, 17.5g of fat, and 10.5g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the Branded Food database, refreshed July 2026.

  • More protein than 99% of USDA whole foods

The verdict

Pure Protein Nacho Cheese 18g Protein Puffs, Cheese is a protein standout, richer in protein than 99% of USDA whole foods.

63.2g
protein per 100g
Top 1%
protein vs USDA whole foods
456
calories per 100g
3.5g
sugar per 100g

Percentile computed against the 7,880 USDA SR Legacy and Foundation whole foods with a protein value, not branded or processed items.

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Pure Protein Nacho Cheese 18g Protein Puffs, Cheese by PURE PROTEIN contains 456 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 63.2g of protein, 17.5g of fat, and 10.5g of carbohydrates per 100g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.

💪 High Protein High Sodium

Where this data comes from

USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Pure Protein Nacho Cheese 18g Protein Puffs, Cheese is catalogued there as FDC ID 2603306, a branded food entry from PURE PROTEIN. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC Branded Food program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.

By the per-100g standardization, Pure Protein Nacho Cheese 18g Protein Puffs, Cheese reads as high protein, high sodium within common dietary frameworks. Check the full breakdown above for vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.

Nutritional Value at a Glance

Pure Protein Nacho Cheese 18g Protein Puffs, Cheese is a high-protein food (by FDA per-100g convention), making it suitable for muscle building and recovery diets.

Notable micronutrients include Calcium, Ca (62% DV).

Note: at 807mg per 100g (35% of the 2,300mg daily limit), this food is relatively high in sodium. Those monitoring salt intake should factor this in.

Allergen indicators

Our text scan flagged these FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicators in this product's name and brand description:

  • Milk

Always verify with the physical package label. Our detection is a keyword scan over USDA-published product names and brand text, it is conservative-positive (flags likely allergens) but cannot guarantee completeness or accuracy. Manufacturers may reformulate without notice; consumers with anaphylaxis-risk allergies must rely on the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the package itself.

Nutrition Facts Serving size 100g Amount per serving Calories 456 % Daily Value* Total Fat 18g 22% Saturated Fat 4g 18% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 70mg 23% Sodium 807mg 35% Total Carbohydrate 11g 4% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Total Sugars 4g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 63g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 807mg 62% Iron 0mg 2% Potassium 140mg 3% * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Values per 100g

Macro Breakdown

456
Calories per 100g

456 kcal = 23% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value

0%100%23of 2,000 kcal
456 kcal = 23% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
P: 63.2gF: 17.5gC: 10.5g
63.2g
Protein
126% DV
17.5g
Total Fat
22% DV
10.5g
Carbs
4% DV
3.5g
Sugar
no FDA DV
807mg
Sodium
35% DV

Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.

Where Pure Protein Nacho Cheese 18g Protein Puffs, Cheese ranks on protein

Its 63.2g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food, the 7,880 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.

Protein per 100g - Pure Protein Nacho Cheese 18g Protein Puffs, Cheese vs every USDA reference food

USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value

63 Top 1% higher than 99% of 7,880 USDA reference foods

0–5: 2,829 USDA reference foods (36%). Below this entry. 5–10: 1,170 USDA reference foods (15%). Below this entry. 10–15: 863 USDA reference foods (11%). Below this entry. 15–20: 783 USDA reference foods (10%). Below this entry. 20–25: 1,085 USDA reference foods (14%). Below this entry. 25–30: 826 USDA reference foods (10%). Below this entry. 30–35: 230 USDA reference foods (3%). Below this entry. 35–40: 32 USDA reference foods (0%). Below this entry. 40–45: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Below this entry. 45–50: 11 USDA reference foods (0%). Below this entry. 50–55: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Below this entry. 55–60: 33 USDA reference foods (0%). This entry sits in this band. This food 0 60 every USDA reference food, bucketed by value

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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · July 2026

Full Nutrient Breakdown

Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.

Macronutrients

Nutrient Amount % DV
Carbohydrate, by difference 10.5 G
4%
Energy 456 KCAL
Fiber, total dietary 0.00 G
0%
Protein 63.2 G
126%
Total Sugars 3.5 G
Total lipid (fat) 17.5 G
22%

Vitamins

Nutrient Amount % DV
Sugars, added 0.00 G
0%

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 807 MG
62%
Iron, Fe 0 MG
2%
Potassium, K 140 MG
3%
Sodium, Na 807 MG
35%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 0.0 UG

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 70 MG
23%
Fatty acids, total saturated 3.5 G
18%
Fatty acids, total trans 0.00 G

Key takeaways

  • Pure Protein Nacho Cheese 18g Protein Puffs, Cheese delivers 63.2g of protein per 100g, more than 99% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
  • It carries 456 calories per 100g.
  • Its standout micronutrient is calcium, ca, at 62% of the Daily Value per 100g.
  • Based on its per-100g profile, it fits high protein, high sodium patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Pure Protein Nacho Cheese 18g Protein Puffs, Cheese? ▼
Pure Protein Nacho Cheese 18g Protein Puffs, Cheese contains 456 calories per 100g. It has 63.2g of protein, 17.5g of fat, and 10.5g of carbohydrates.
What are the macros in Pure Protein Nacho Cheese 18g Protein Puffs, Cheese? ▼
Per 100g, Pure Protein Nacho Cheese 18g Protein Puffs, Cheese has 63.2g protein (55% of calories), 17.5g fat, and 10.5g carbs. Sugar: 3.5g.
How much sodium is in Pure Protein Nacho Cheese 18g Protein Puffs, Cheese? ▼
Pure Protein Nacho Cheese 18g Protein Puffs, Cheese contains 807mg of sodium per 100g, which is 35% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).
Is Pure Protein Nacho Cheese 18g Protein Puffs, Cheese keto-friendly? ▼
Pure Protein Nacho Cheese 18g Protein Puffs, Cheese has 10.5g of carbs per 100g (9% of calories), which may be too high for strict keto diets (typically under 5g net carbs per serving).
Is Pure Protein Nacho Cheese 18g Protein Puffs, Cheese good for a diet? ▼
Pure Protein Nacho Cheese 18g Protein Puffs, Cheese has 456 calories per 100g. With 63.2g of protein, it can help with satiety. Fat content: 17.5g.
What vitamins and minerals are in Pure Protein Nacho Cheese 18g Protein Puffs, Cheese? ▼
Pure Protein Nacho Cheese 18g Protein Puffs, Cheese is notably rich in Calcium, Ca (62% DV). Daily-value percentages are computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis as published in FoodData Central.
How does Pure Protein Nacho Cheese 18g Protein Puffs, Cheese compare to other foods? ▼
Pure Protein Nacho Cheese 18g Protein Puffs, Cheese provides 456 calories and 63.2g protein per 100g. That is 7 calories per gram of protein. Use our compare tool to see how it stacks up against similar foods in the same category.

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Primary source data

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USDA FoodData Central
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FDA Food Labeling & Nutrition
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NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
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FDA Food Recalls
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans
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Data Sources & Methodology

Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2603306) — Branded Food database. Verify with USDA →

Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.

Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.

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Every figure on GetFoodFacts is rendered directly from official USDA FoodData Central records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.