Bongo

by Jasons Bongo in Snacks Barcode 9421902208812
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Bongo by Jasons Bongo provides 531 kcal per 100 g, with 12.5 g of sugars and 12.5 g of protein. That is 33% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Snacks category. Contains: milk.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
25 g · High
Saturated fat
15.6 g · High
Sugars
12.5 g · Moderate
Salt
1.8 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 32 g (0.5 BAG)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 531 kcal 170 kcal 453 +17%
Total fat 25 g 8 g 10% 25.3
Saturated fat 15.6 g 5 g 25% 6.8 +131%
Carbohydrates 62.5 g 20 g 7% 48.9 +28%
Total sugars 12.5 g 4 g 18.8 −33%
Protein 12.5 g 4 g 8% 13.3 −6%
Salt 1.8 g 0.6 g 1.1 +66%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 35657 Snacks products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other snacks

Calories higher 31%
Sugars higher 47%
Salt higher 20%
Saturated fat higher 9%
Protein top 40%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Corn grits, rice grits, palm olein (preserved with tert-butylhydroquinone), natural cheese flavor (milk, salt, starter culture, enzymes), salt, yeast extract, hydrolyzed corn protein, monosodium glutamate, sodium phosphate, sodium citrate, annatto extract

Contains palm oilNot vegan
Allergens
Milk

Additives 2

High overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
32 g (0.5 BAG)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
9421902208812

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Bongo?

Bongo contains 531 kcal per 100 g and about 170 kcal per serving (32 g (0.5 BAG)).

How much sugar is in Bongo?

Bongo has 12.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Bongo healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Bongo vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Bongo contain?

According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated June 10, 2022. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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