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Cheetos Flamin' Hot Crunchy Cheese Flavored Snacks

Cheetos

Listed as: FLAMIN' HOT CRUNCHY CHEESE FLAVORED SNACKS, FLAMIN' HOT

Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

  1. 1ENRICHED CORN MEAL (CORN MEAL, FERROUS SULFATE, NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID)
  2. 2VEGETABLE OIL (CORN, CANOLA, AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL)
  3. 3SALT
  4. 4MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM CORN)
  5. 5YEAST EXTRACT
  6. 6MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE
  7. 7POTASSIUM SALT
  8. 8CITRIC ACID
  9. 9SUGAR
  10. 10ARTIFICIAL COLOR (RED 40 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 5)
  11. 11CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)
  12. 12ONION POWDER
  13. 13WHEY
  14. 14WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE
  15. 15GARLIC POWDER
  16. 16NATURAL FLAVORS
  17. 17BUTTERMILK
  18. 18SODIUM DIACETATE
  19. 19DISODIUM INOSINATE
  20. 20AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE.

Nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (28 g)
Energy571 kcal159.9 kcal
Fat39.3 g11 g
of which saturated5.4 g1.5 g
of which trans0 g0 g
Carbohydrate53.6 g15 g
of which sugars0 g0 g
Fibre3.6 g1 g
Protein3.6 g1 g
Sodium750 mg210 mg

Questions about Cheetos Flamin' Hot Crunchy Cheese Flavored Snacks

Is Cheetos Flamin' Hot Crunchy Cheese Flavored Snacks 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 (5.36 g). Salt, Monosodium Glutamate (E621), Sugar, Artificial Color (Red 40 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 6, Yellow 5) and 3 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 Flamin' Hot Crunchy Cheese 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), SALT, MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM CORN), YEAST EXTRACT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, POTASSIUM SALT, CITRIC ACID, SUGAR, ARTIFICIAL COLOR (RED 40 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 5), CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), ONION POWDER, and 8 more.
Does Cheetos Flamin' Hot Crunchy Cheese Flavored Snacks contain any ingredients worth knowing about?
Salt (worth noting): Excessive salt intake is linked to health risks such as hypertension. Monosodium Glutamate (E621) (worth noting): Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India. Sugar (worth noting): Excessive sugar intake is linked to health risks such as obesity and diabetes. Artificial Color (Red 40 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 6, Yellow 5) (worth noting): Some artificial colors are associated with hyperactivity in children and are subject to labelling requirements in the EU. Natural Flavors (worth noting): The exact composition of natural flavors is often undisclosed, leading to concerns about potential allergens or additives. Disodium Inosinate (worth noting): Often used in combination with MSG; excessive intake may cause sensitivity in some individuals.

Other healthy alternatives

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