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BIGS Takis Fuego Sunflower Seeds
BIGS Takis Fuego Sunflower Seeds by Bigs provides 633 kcal per 100 g, with 3.3 g of sugars and 26.7 g of protein. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It comes in a 5.35oz pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 30g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 633 kcal | 190 kcal | |
| Total fat | 50 g | 15 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 5 g | 1.5 g | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 23.3 g | 7 g | 3% |
| Total sugars | 3.3 g | 1 g | |
| Added sugarsUSDA | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 10 g | 3 g | 11% |
| Protein | 26.7 g | 8 g | 16% |
| Salt | 33.3 g | 10 g |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values).
Added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from November 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of protein
- 17% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
- Low sugar
- 3.3 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g per 100 g)
- High fiber
- 10 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 6 g per 100 g or 3 g per 100 kcal)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Ingredients
sunflower seeds, salt, high oleic canola oil, sugar, citric acid, corn syrup solids, monosodium glutamate, sodium diacetate, onion powder, yeast extract, lemon juice powder, red 40 lake, acacia gum, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, natural flavor, spice extractives including paprika
Additives 8
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
United States
Red 40 (E129) is among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.
California
The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Red 40 (E129) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 40 (E129) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
European Union
In the EU, food containing Red 40 (E129) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."
What these additives are and what the research says: Red 40.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Quantity
- 5.35oz
- Serving size
- 30g
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0816012010216
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in BIGS Takis Fuego Sunflower Seeds?
BIGS Takis Fuego Sunflower Seeds contains 633 kcal per 100 g and about 190 kcal per serving (30g).
How much sugar is in BIGS Takis Fuego Sunflower Seeds?
BIGS Takis Fuego Sunflower Seeds has 3.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is BIGS Takis Fuego Sunflower Seeds healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Does BIGS Takis Fuego Sunflower Seeds contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Red 40 (E129). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using it by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars it from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars it from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with it. Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated February 14, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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