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Quavers Cheese: calories, salt and nutrition
How many calories are in Quavers Cheese? A standard bag (16g) contains 85 kcal and 0.28g of salt. A sharing bag (135g) contains 717 kcal and 2.36g of salt.
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Nutrition by pack size
The table below shows how the nutrition of Quavers Cheese changes across pack formats.
Nutrition by pack size: Quavers Cheese
Pack size
Calories
Fat
Sat fat
Sugar
Salt
Single pack (16g)
85 kcal
4.5g
2g
0.2g
0.28g
Standard bag (25g)
133 kcal
7.03g
3.13g
0.31g
0.44g
Grab bag (40g)
212 kcal
11.24g
5g
0.5g
0.7g
Sharing bag (135g)
717 kcal
37.94g
16.88g
1.69g
2.36g
Salt highlighted in amber above 38% of adult daily limit (2.3g), red above 75% (4.5g). All figures calculated from per-100g nutrition.
Quavers Cheese contains 531 kcal, 28.1g of fat (12.5g saturated), 62.5g of carbohydrate (1.25g sugar), 2.5g of fibre, 6.25g of protein and 1.75g of salt per 100g.
Quavers contain 12.5g of saturated fat per 100g from the vegetable oil, similar to Wotsits. Their curl shape puffs significantly during frying so they are lower in weight per volume, making a standard 16g pack look generous but contain relatively little food by weight.
A standard bag (16g) and a sharing bag (135g) contain very different amounts. A standard bag delivers 85 kcal and 0.28g of salt. A sharing bag delivers 717 kcal and 2.36g of salt, 39% of the adult daily limit, from a single product.
This matters because crisps are one of the easiest snacks to eat passively. Opening a sharing bag while watching television, or finishing a grab bag that was opened for a small snack, is common. The table above shows the nutritional impact at each pack size so the difference is visible before reaching into the bag.
How it compares to daily limits by age group
The table below shows how a standard portion of Quavers Cheese compares to daily limits for sugar, salt and protein across age groups.
Sugar, salt and protein by age group: Quavers Cheese (standard bag, 16g)
Age group
Sugar (g / % limit)
Salt (g / % limit)
Protein (g / % target)
Age 4 to 6
0.2g / 1%
0.28g / 9%
1g / 5%
Age 7 to 10
0.2g / 1%
0.28g / 6%
1g / 4%
Age 11 to 17
0.2g / 1%
0.28g / 5%
1g / 2%
Adult
0.2g / 1%
0.28g / 5%
1g / 2%
Based on standard portion. Sugar and salt % vs NHS/SACN daily limits. Red = 75%+ of limit, amber = 20-74%, green = under 20%.
Salt
Quavers Cheese contains 1.75g of salt per 100g. A standard bag (16g) delivers 0.28g of salt, 5% of the adult daily limit of 6g and 9% of the limit for a child aged 4 to 6 (3g). A sharing bag (135g) delivers 2.36g of salt, 39% of the adult daily limit.
Saturated fat
Quavers Cheese contains 12.5g of saturated fat per 100g, 63% of the adult daily guideline of 20g. A standard bag (16g) delivers 2g of saturated fat (10% of the adult guideline). A sharing bag (135g) delivers 16.88g (84% of the adult guideline).
At 12.5g per 100g, the saturated fat content is notably high for a snack product. High saturated fat intake is associated with raised LDL cholesterol. This level is typically due to the use of palm oil or coconut oil rather than sunflower or rapeseed oil in the frying or coating process.
Sugar
Quavers Cheese contains 1.25g of sugar per 100g. For most savoury snacks, sugar is a minor component of the seasoning blend rather than a primary ingredient. A standard bag (16g) contains 0.2g of sugar, a negligible contribution to the daily free sugar limit of 30g for adults.
Fibre and protein
Quavers Cheese contains 2.5g of fibre and 6.25g of protein per 100g. A standard bag (16g) provides 0.4g of fibre (1% of the adult daily target of 30g) and 1g of protein.
Ultra-processed food: what is really in it
Quavers Cheese is made from one main component: potato and corn curl.
Reading the ingredient list closely, it contains flavourings and yeast extract. Flavourings create or enhance the taste of the product, often replacing or supplementing natural flavour sources to deliver a consistent result across batches. Yeast extract adds savoury depth and amplifies perceived saltiness without adding extra salt, a technique known as flavour enhancement.
A home-made equivalent, prepared in one kitchen from whole ingredients, would use a handful of recognisable components with no additives. These processing aids are used because the brief contact time during industrial frying or baking is insufficient to develop the complex, stable flavours the seasoning provides at scale.
Looking at the ingredient list tells a different story from just the headline numbers. The additives and processing aids give this product its consistent flavour at industrial scale.
Processing (NOVA classification)
Quavers Cheese falls into NOVA group 4, ultra-processed food. The NOVA classification system groups foods by the extent and purpose of the processing involved. Group 4 covers products formulated from substances derived from foods plus additives, with little or no whole food recognisable in the final product. In this item that includes flavourings and yeast extract. This classification applies to almost all commercially produced flavoured crisps and snacks, regardless of whether they are marketed as baked, hand-cooked, natural or healthier.
Allergens at a glance
Allergen information: Quavers Cheese
Wheat
Contains
Rye
Not present
Barley
Not present
Oats
Not present
Sesame
Not present
Soya
Not present
Milk
Contains
Eggs
Not present
Fish
Not present
Crustaceans
Not present
Celery
Not present
Mustard
Not present
Molluscs
Not present
Lupin
Not present
Frequently asked questions
It depends on the pack size. Single pack (16g): 85 kcal; Standard bag (25g): 133 kcal; Grab bag (40g): 212 kcal; Sharing bag (135g): 717 kcal.
Single pack (16g): 0.28g of salt (5% of the adult daily limit); Standard bag (25g): 0.44g of salt (7% of the adult daily limit); Grab bag (40g): 0.7g of salt (12% of the adult daily limit); Sharing bag (135g): 2.36g of salt (39% of the adult daily limit). The adult daily limit is 6g; for children aged 7 to 10 it is 5g and for children aged 4 to 6 it is 3g.
Quavers Cheese contains 28.1g of total fat and 12.5g of saturated fat per 100g. A standard bag (16g) contains 4.5g of total fat and 2g of saturated fat.
Quavers Cheese contains 1.25g of sugar per 100g, a minor component of the seasoning blend. A standard bag (16g) contains 0.2g of sugar.
Yes. Quavers Cheese falls into NOVA group 4, ultra-processed food. It contains flavourings and yeast extract, used to create or enhance the flavour and appearance of the product. This classification applies to almost all commercially produced flavoured crisps and snacks.
Quavers Cheese contains milk and wheat.
Single pack (16g): 85 kcal, 0.28g salt, 2g saturated fat; Standard bag (25g): 133 kcal, 0.44g salt, 3.13g saturated fat; Grab bag (40g): 212 kcal, 0.7g salt, 5g saturated fat; Sharing bag (135g): 717 kcal, 2.36g salt, 16.88g saturated fat.
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Nutrition information from manufacturer official sources and UK FoodData Central. Figures calculated per 100g; per-portion values are proportional estimates and may vary slightly from pack label figures. Reference intakes: EU Reference Intakes for an average adult (2,000 kcal); NHS/SACN salt and saturated fat guidelines. For guidance only, not medical advice.
