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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

  1. 1POPCORN
  2. 2VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, CORN AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL)
  3. 3CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)
  4. 4MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM CORN)
  5. 5SALT
  6. 6WHEY
  7. 7POTASSIUM SALT
  8. 8NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS
  9. 9ONION POWDER
  10. 10BUTTERMILK
  11. 11CORN STARCH
  12. 12ROMANO CHEESE (COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)
  13. 13WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE
  14. 14SUGAR
  15. 15MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE
  16. 16GARLIC POWDER
  17. 17LACTOSE
  18. 18ARTIFICIAL COLOR (YELLOW 6 LAKE, BLUE 1, RED 40)
  19. 19DEXTROSE
  20. 20SKIM MILK
  21. 21SPICES
  22. 22CITRIC ACID
  23. 23MALIC ACID
  24. 24JALAPENO PEPPER
  25. 25DISODIUM INOSINATE
  26. 26AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE.

Nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (28 g)
Energy571 kcal159.9 kcal
Fat39.3 g11 g
of which saturated7.1 g2 g
of which trans0 g0 g
Carbohydrate46.4 g13 g
of which sugars3.6 g1 g
of which added sugars0 g0 g
Fibre7.1 g2 g
Protein7.1 g2 g
Sodium750 mg210 mg

Questions about Cheetos Cheddar Jalapeno Popcorn

Is Cheetos Cheddar Jalapeno Popcorn healthy?
TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 69/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (750 mg) and saturated fat (7.14 g). Salt, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Sugar, Monosodium Glutamate and 1 more are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in Cheetos Cheddar Jalapeno Popcorn?
In label order (largest amount first): POPCORN, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, CORN AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM CORN), SALT, WHEY, POTASSIUM SALT, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, ONION POWDER, BUTTERMILK, CORN STARCH, ROMANO CHEESE (COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), and 14 more.
Does Cheetos Cheddar Jalapeno Popcorn contain any ingredients worth knowing about?
Salt (worth noting): Excessive sodium intake can contribute to high blood pressure and other health issues. Natural and Artificial Flavors (worth noting): The safety of some artificial flavors is debated, though they are generally recognized as safe. Sugar (worth noting): Excessive sugar intake is linked to health concerns like obesity and diabetes. Monosodium Glutamate (worth noting): Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India. Artificial Color (Yellow 6 Lake, Blue 1, Red 40) (worth noting): Some artificial colors are linked to hyperactivity in children and are debated for long-term safety.

Other healthy alternatives

Other brands' popcorn with a Health Score of 65 or more.