Is Cheetos Cinnamon Sugar Puffs Flavored Snacks healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (429 mg) and saturated fat (5.36 g). Cinnamon Brown Sugar Seasoning (Brown Sugar, Sugar, Cinnamon, Buttermilk, Salt, Molasses, Caramel Color, Gum Acacia, and Natural Flavor) is 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 Cinnamon Sugar Puffs Flavored Snacks?

In label order (largest amount first): ENRICHED CORN MEAL (CORN MEAL, FERROUS SULFATE, NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), VEGETABLE OIL (CORN, CANOLA AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), CINNAMON BROWN SUGAR SEASONING (BROWN SUGAR, SUGAR, CINNAMON, BUTTERMILK, SALT, MOLASSES, CARAMEL COLOR, GUM ACACIA, AND NATURAL FLAVOR)..

Does Cheetos Cinnamon Sugar Puffs Flavored Snacks contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Cinnamon Brown Sugar Seasoning (Brown Sugar, Sugar, Cinnamon, Buttermilk, Salt, Molasses, Caramel Color, Gum Acacia, and Natural Flavor) (worth noting): Caramel color is permitted but subject to maximum-use limits in some jurisdictions.

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Cheetos Cinnamon Sugar Puffs Flavored Snacks

Name: Cheetos Cinnamon Sugar Puffs Flavored Snacks
Brand: Cheetos
SKU: 028400349369

Cheetos

Listed as: CINNAMON SUGAR PUFFS FLAVORED SNACKS, CINNAMON SUGAR PUFFS

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting3/5 ★

Ingredient rating 3/5 — nothing restricted, but more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

1 worth noting.

Cinnamon Brown Sugar Seasoning (Brown Sugar, Sugar, Cinnamon, Buttermilk, Salt, Molasses, Caramel Color, Gum Acacia, and Natural Flavor)Worth noting
Permitted with limits in India
Caramel color is permitted but subject to maximum-use limits in some jurisdictions.
Worth knowing: Caramel color is widely used but some consumers prefer to avoid it due to processing concerns.
Depends on amount

TrustPick Health Score

74/100 · B

Combines ingredients, nutrition and processing level. How it’s calculated

An AI summary of how regulators in India, the EU, the US and Canada treat these ingredients, for consumer education. Not a medical device; not medical or legal advice. Product facts are shown separately from our analysis. How TrustPick scores products

Product facts

Manufacturer: Frito-Lay Company
Serving size: 28 g
Last updated: 12 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1ENRICHED CORN MEAL (CORN MEAL, FERROUS SULFATE, NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID)
2VEGETABLE OIL (CORN, CANOLA AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL)
3CINNAMON BROWN SUGAR SEASONING (BROWN SUGAR, SUGAR, CINNAMON, BUTTERMILK, SALT, MOLASSES, CARAMEL COLOR, GUM ACACIA, AND NATURAL FLAVOR).

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (28 g)
Energy	571 kcal	159.9 kcal
Fat	35.7 g	10 g
of which saturated	5.4 g	1.5 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	57.1 g	16 g
of which sugars	14.3 g	4 g
of which added sugars	14.3 g	4 g
Fibre	3.6 g	1 g
Protein	3.6 g	1 g
Sodium	429 mg	120.1 mg

Questions about Cheetos Cinnamon Sugar Puffs Flavored Snacks

Is Cheetos Cinnamon Sugar Puffs Flavored Snacks healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (429 mg) and saturated fat (5.36 g). Cinnamon Brown Sugar Seasoning (Brown Sugar, Sugar, Cinnamon, Buttermilk, Salt, Molasses, Caramel Color, Gum Acacia, and Natural Flavor) is 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 Cinnamon Sugar Puffs Flavored Snacks?: In label order (largest amount first): ENRICHED CORN MEAL (CORN MEAL, FERROUS SULFATE, NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), VEGETABLE OIL (CORN, CANOLA AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), CINNAMON BROWN SUGAR SEASONING (BROWN SUGAR, SUGAR, CINNAMON, BUTTERMILK, SALT, MOLASSES, CARAMEL COLOR, GUM ACACIA, AND NATURAL FLAVOR)..
Does Cheetos Cinnamon Sugar Puffs Flavored Snacks contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Cinnamon Brown Sugar Seasoning (Brown Sugar, Sugar, Cinnamon, Buttermilk, Salt, Molasses, Caramel Color, Gum Acacia, and Natural Flavor) (worth noting): Caramel color is permitted but subject to maximum-use limits in some jurisdictions.

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