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Ruffles Queso Cheese Flavored Potato Chips, Queso Cheese

According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 1436525, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 28g serving, sourced verbatim.

150
Calorieshigh density
2.0g
Proteinlow · 4% DV
15.0g
Carbsmoderate · 5% DV
10.0g
Fatgood source · 13% DV
150 calories per 28g serving

Ruffles Queso Cheese Flavored Potato Chips, Queso Cheese contains 150 calories per 28g serving according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 2.0g of protein, 10.0g of fat, and 15.0g of carbohydrates per serving. Data is sourced verbatim from the Branded Food database, refreshed July 2026.

  • More protein than 43% of USDA whole foods

The verdict

Ruffles Queso Cheese Flavored Potato Chips, Queso Cheese carries 7.1g of protein per 100g, more than 43% of USDA whole foods.

7.1g
protein per 100g
Top 57%
protein vs USDA whole foods
536
calories per 100g
3.6g
fiber per 100g

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

FDA labeling rules →

Ruffles Queso Cheese Flavored Potato Chips, Queso Cheese by RUFFLES contains 150 calories per 28g serving (536 kcal per 100g USDA basis), according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 2.0g of protein, 10.0g of fat, and 15.0g of carbohydrates per 28g serving. Dietary fiber: 1.0g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values shown match the FDA-format Nutrition Label, computed per serving from USDA per-100g amounts via the manufacturer-declared serving size. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.

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. Ruffles Queso Cheese Flavored Potato Chips, Queso Cheese is catalogued there as FDC ID 1436525, a branded food entry from RUFFLES. 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. The Nutrition Label below shows the per-serving values that match the package; the per-100 g basis is noted where the two differ.

By the per-100g standardization, Ruffles Queso Cheese Flavored Potato Chips, Queso Cheese reads as high sodium within common dietary frameworks. Check the full breakdown above for vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.

Nutritional Value at a Glance

Ruffles Queso Cheese Flavored Potato Chips, Queso Cheese is a carbohydrate-dense food that can serve as a quick energy source.

At 4% of the Daily Value for fiber, it contributes moderately to daily fiber intake.

Notable micronutrients include Potassium, K (26% DV).

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 28g Amount per serving Calories 150 % Daily Value* Total Fat 10g 13% Saturated Fat 2g 8% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 230mg 10% Total Carbohydrate 15g 5% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 1g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 2g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 20mg 2% Iron 1mg 3% Potassium 340mg 7% * 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 28g serving · 536 kcal per 100g basis

Macro Breakdown

150
Calories per 28g serving
536 kcal per 100g (USDA basis)

150 kcal = 8% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value

0%100%8of 2,000 kcal
150 kcal = 8% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
P: 2.0gF: 10.0gC: 15.0g
2.0g
Protein
4% DV
10.0g
Total Fat
13% DV
15.0g
Carbs
5% DV
1.0g
Fiber
4% DV
1.0g
Sugar
no FDA DV
230mg
Sodium
10% DV

Values shown per 28g serving, match the FDA Nutrition Label panel. USDA stores the raw amounts per 100g; this page applies the manufacturer-declared serving size to render the on-package values.

Where Ruffles Queso Cheese Flavored Potato Chips, Queso Cheese ranks on protein

Its 7.1g 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 - Ruffles Queso Cheese Flavored Potato Chips, Queso Cheese vs every USDA reference food

USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value

7 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 10–15: 863 USDA reference foods (11%). Above this entry. 15–20: 783 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 20–25: 1,085 USDA reference foods (14%). Above this entry. 25–30: 826 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 30–35: 230 USDA reference foods (3%). Above this entry. 35–40: 32 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 40–45: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 50–55: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 55–60: 33 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 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 53.6 G
19%
Energy 536 KCAL
Fiber, total dietary 3.6 G
13%
Protein 7.1 G
14%
Total Sugars 3.6 G
Total lipid (fat) 35.7 G
46%

Vitamins

Nutrient Amount % DV
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 13 MG

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 71 MG
5%
Iron, Fe 2 MG
12%
Potassium, K 1214 MG
26%
Sodium, Na 821 MG
36%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units 0 IU
0%

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 0 MG
0%
Fatty acids, total saturated 5.4 G
27%
Fatty acids, total trans 0.00 G

Key takeaways

  • Ruffles Queso Cheese Flavored Potato Chips, Queso Cheese delivers 2.0g of protein per 100g, more than 43% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
  • It carries 150 calories per 100g.
  • Its standout micronutrient is potassium, k, at 26% of the Daily Value per 100g.
  • Based on its per-100g profile, it fits high sodium patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Ruffles Queso Cheese Flavored Potato Chips, Queso Cheese? ▼
Ruffles Queso Cheese Flavored Potato Chips, Queso Cheese contains 150 calories per 28g serving (536 cal per 100g basis, USDA storage). It has 2.0g of protein, 10.0g of fat, and 15.0g of carbohydrates.
What are the macros in Ruffles Queso Cheese Flavored Potato Chips, Queso Cheese? ▼
Per 28g serving, Ruffles Queso Cheese Flavored Potato Chips, Queso Cheese has 2.0g protein (5% of calories), 10.0g fat, and 15.0g carbs. Fiber: 1.0g. Sugar: 1.0g.
How much sodium is in Ruffles Queso Cheese Flavored Potato Chips, Queso Cheese? ▼
Ruffles Queso Cheese Flavored Potato Chips, Queso Cheese contains 230mg of sodium per 28g serving, which is 10% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).
Is Ruffles Queso Cheese Flavored Potato Chips, Queso Cheese high in fiber? ▼
Ruffles Queso Cheese Flavored Potato Chips, Queso Cheese contains 1.0g of dietary fiber per 28g serving, which is 4% of the daily recommended value (28g).
Is Ruffles Queso Cheese Flavored Potato Chips, Queso Cheese keto-friendly? ▼
Ruffles Queso Cheese Flavored Potato Chips, Queso Cheese has 15.0g of carbs per 28g serving (40% of calories), which may be too high for strict keto diets (typically under 5g net carbs per serving).
Is Ruffles Queso Cheese Flavored Potato Chips, Queso Cheese good for a diet? ▼
Ruffles Queso Cheese Flavored Potato Chips, Queso Cheese has 150 calories per 28g serving. Fat content: 10.0g.
What vitamins and minerals are in Ruffles Queso Cheese Flavored Potato Chips, Queso Cheese? ▼
Ruffles Queso Cheese Flavored Potato Chips, Queso Cheese is notably rich in Potassium, K (26% DV). Daily-value percentages are computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis as published in FoodData Central.
How does Ruffles Queso Cheese Flavored Potato Chips, Queso Cheese compare to other foods? ▼
Ruffles Queso Cheese Flavored Potato Chips, Queso Cheese provides 150 calories and 2.0g protein per 28g serving. That is 75 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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Data Sources & Methodology

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

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 1436525) — Branded Food database. Verify with USDA →

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

How serving-size math works on this page: USDA stores all nutrient amounts on a per-100g basis for consistency across the catalog. Because the manufacturer declared a 28g serving for this product, the headline values (calories, macros) are multiplied by 28/100 = 0.280 to render the same values you would read on the FDA Nutrition Facts panel. The page surfaces both bases for full transparency.

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.