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Head to headLay's Classic (1 oz) vs Doritos Nacho Cheese (1 oz)
Plain salt against nacho cheese dust.
Lay's Classic (1 oz) takes it, 58 to 57. A 1-point gap. Potato, oil, salt — the original and still the benchmark. Doritos Nacho Cheese (1 oz)’s case: The cheese dust is a food group unto itself.
Tale of the tape
| Nutrient | Lay's Classic (1 oz) per serving (28g bag) | Doritos Nacho Cheese (1 oz) per serving (28g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 160 | 150 ● |
| Protein | 2g | 2g |
| Total Fat | 10g | 8g ● |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 1g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 1g |
| Total Sugars | 0.5g ● | 1g |
| Sodium | 170mg ● | 210mg |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg |
| Potassium | 0mg | 0mg |
Red dot marks the winner of each row. Column bases differ because chain labels are per serving — the per-100-calorie comparisons below put them on equal footing.
Where Lay's Classic (1 oz) wins
- Lay's Classic (1 oz) has less sodium per 100 calories (Doritos Nacho Cheese (1 oz) has more).
- Lay's Classic (1 oz) has less sugar per 100 calories (Doritos Nacho Cheese (1 oz) has more).
Where Doritos Nacho Cheese (1 oz) wins
- No decisive edge — Doritos Nacho Cheese (1 oz) keeps it close everywhere.
Questions
Is Lay's Classic (1 oz) healthier than Doritos Nacho Cheese (1 oz)?
By our scoring, Lay's Classic (1 oz) grades higher (58 vs 57). The full nutrient comparison is in the tale of the tape above.
Which has more protein, Lay's Classic (1 oz) or Doritos Nacho Cheese (1 oz)?
Lay's Classic (1 oz): 1.2g per 100 calories. Doritos Nacho Cheese (1 oz): 1.3g per 100 calories.
How many calories are in Lay's Classic (1 oz) vs Doritos Nacho Cheese (1 oz)?
Lay's Classic (1 oz): 16 calories per serving (28g bag). Doritos Nacho Cheese (1 oz): 15 calories per serving (28g).