Nacho cheese dip is made with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream, onions and peppers. It is usually eaten with nacho corn chips and jalapeño peppers.
Calories
One cup of nacho cheese dip contains 150 calories, which is around 8 percent of the recommended daily intake of calories based on an average daily diet of 2,000 calories, notes the Fat Secret website.
Calorie Breakdown
Sixty-four percent of the calories in 1 cup of nacho cheese dip come from fat, 34 percent from carbohydrates and 2 percent from protein.
Warning
Nacho cheese dip is largely made up of fat -- up to 17 percent of the recommended daily allowance of fat, according to Fat Secret. Fat is vital for the body, as it absorbs important vitamins and minerals. However, a high intake of fat can increase the risk of developing conditions like heart disease and diabetes. Consume nacho cheese dip in moderation as part of a well-balanced diet.
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