Fritolay Nutri-Score E NOVA 4

Cheetos Puffs

Cheetos Puffs: 3.7/5 ingredient safety

Cheetos Puffs by Fritolay has 3 tracked ingredients, with an overall safety score of 3.7 out of 5, 0.42 points below the 4.12/5 average across all scored products. Its Nutri-Score is E, and 1 of its ingredient carries a low safety rating.

  • Safety score 0.42 points below the 4.12/5 average across all scored products
  • NOVA processing classification: group 4

Snacks / Salty snacks / Appetizers / Chips and fries / Crisps

Product Insight: Cheetos Puffs

Cheetos Puffs by Fritolay is tracked in PlainIngredients with 3 identified ingredients and carries an overall safety rating of 3.7 out of 5, a Low-Risk-to-Safe tier backed by FDA and EU regulatory status. On the NOVA processing scale, this product falls into Group 4 (Ultra-processed foods), and Its Nutri-Score grade is E. Within the identified ingredient list, 1 ingredient is currently flagged as Caution or High Risk and warrant individual review via the linked ingredient pages, while 2 ingredients sit at the Low-Risk or Safe end of the scale. This product's average ingredient safety score is 0.42 points below the 4.12/5 average across all scored products.

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3.7
Low Risk
Average ingredient safety: 3.7 out of 5
Based on 3 tracked ingredients
3
Tracked Ingredients
1
Concerning
2
Low Risk / Safe
E
Nutri-Score
1 ingredient flagged for safety concerns

Ingredient Safety Breakdown

2
Monosodium Glutamate (621)
Flavor Enhancer · Caution
4
Whey Protein Concentrate
Thickener · Low Risk
5
Lactic Acid (E270)
Acidity Regulator · Safe

Processing Level

4
NOVA Group 4
Ultra-processed foods

Ultra-processed products are formulations made mostly or entirely from substances derived from foods and additives. They typically contain ingredients not commonly used in home cooking.

Full Ingredients List

enriched corn meal (corn meal, ferrous sultate, niacin, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic ko), vegetable oil (corn, canola, and/or sunflower oil), chesese seasoning (whey, cheddar cheese [milk, cheese from cornl, natural and artificial flavors, salt, whey protein concentrate, monosodium glutamate, lactic acid, contains milk ingredients.

Product Details

Barcode
0028400314046
Nutri-Score
Grade E
NOVA Group
4 — Ultra-processed foods
Available In
United States
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