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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

  1. 1CORN
  2. 2VEGETABLE OIL (CORN AND/OR CANOLA OIL)
  3. 3LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT
  4. 4MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM CORN)
  5. 5CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)
  6. 6SPICES
  7. 7BUTTERMILK
  8. 8ONION POWDER
  9. 9MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE
  10. 10TOMATO POWDER
  11. 11WHEY
  12. 12NATURAL FLAVORS
  13. 13GREEN BELL PEPPER
  14. 14SUGAR
  15. 15LACTIC ACID
  16. 16ARTIFICIAL COLOR (YELLOW 5 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE, RED 40 LAKE)
  17. 17SUNFLOWER OIL
  18. 18GARLIC POWDER
  19. 19DISODIUM GUANYLATE
  20. 20AND DISODIUM INOSINATE

Nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (28.3 g)
Energy565 kcal159.9 kcal
Fat31.8 g9 g
of which saturated5.3 g1.5 g
of which trans0 g0 g
Carbohydrate56.5 g16 g
of which sugars3.5 g1 g
Fibre3.5 g1 g
Protein7.1 g2 g
Sodium707 mg200.1 mg

Questions about Fritos Queso Corn Snacks

Is Fritos Queso Corn 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 (707 mg) and saturated fat (5.3 g). Salt, Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavors, Sugar 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 Fritos Queso Corn Snacks?
In label order (largest amount first): CORN, VEGETABLE OIL (CORN AND/OR CANOLA OIL), LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT, MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM CORN), CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SPICES, BUTTERMILK, ONION POWDER, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, TOMATO POWDER, WHEY, NATURAL FLAVORS, and 8 more.
Does Fritos Queso Corn Snacks contain any ingredients worth knowing about?
Salt (worth noting): Excessive salt intake is linked to hypertension and cardiovascular risks. Monosodium Glutamate (worth noting): Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India. Natural Flavors (worth noting): The exact composition of natural flavors is often undisclosed, leading to consumer concerns. Sugar (worth noting): Excessive sugar intake is linked to obesity and metabolic disorders. Artificial Color (Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Red 40 Lake) (worth noting): Some studies suggest potential behavioral effects in children; warning labels are required in the EU. Disodium Guanylate (worth noting): Permitted as a flavor enhancer, but not allowed in foods for infants in India.

Other healthy alternatives

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