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Cheddar Jalapeño Crunchy Flamin' Hot
Cheddar Jalapeño Crunchy Flamin' Hot by Cheetos provides 565 kcal per 100 g, with 3.5 g of sugars and 7.1 g of protein. That is 57% more 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 Corn chips category and comes in a 28.3g pack. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 package (28.3 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 565 kcal | 160 kcal | 481 +18% | |
| Total fat | 35.3 g | 10 g | 13% | 25 +41% |
| Saturated fat | 5.3 g | 1.5 g | 8% | 4 +33% |
| Carbohydrates | 53 g | 15 g | 5% | 60.4 −12% |
| Total sugars | 3.5 g | 1 g | 2.2 +57% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.9 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.5 g | 1 g | 4% | 5.8 −39% |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 2 g | 4% | 7.7 −8% |
| Salt | 1.8 g | 0.5 g | 1.2 +44% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 3635 Corn chips products on Foodmetria.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Low sugar
- 3.5 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g per 100 g)
- Source of fiber
- 3.5 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 3 g per 100 g or 1.5 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.
Compared with other corn chips
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Ngredients: Enriched Corn Meal Corn Meal, Ferrous Sulaie nacin Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Vegetabled corn Canola And/or Sunflower Oil, Cheddar Jalapen seasning Salt, Whey, Maltodextrin Made From Corni, Canula oil Butermilk, Romano Cheese Cow S Milk, Cheese Cultured salit, Enzmes, Monosodium Glutamate, Cheddar Cheese M ueese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes, Potassium Chloride powder, Corn Starch. Natural And Artificial Flavurnate lactose Jalapeño Pepper, Garlic Powder, Sodum Mlk artiacial Color Iyrlow 6, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Red 40sodum lagii D, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Sunflower Ui nosinate Mnd Disodium Guanylaie. comntnns M Increoientsion
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 5
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
Yellow 5 (E102) and Blue 1 (E133) are 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 Yellow 5 (E102) and Blue 1 (E133) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Yellow 5 (E102) and Blue 1 (E133) 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 Yellow 5 (E102) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."
What these additives are and what the research says: Yellow 5, Blue 1.
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
- 28.3g
- Serving size
- 1 package (28.3 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0028400065528
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cheddar Jalapeño Crunchy Flamin' Hot?
Cheddar Jalapeño Crunchy Flamin' Hot contains 565 kcal per 100 g and about 160 kcal per serving (1 package (28.3 g)).
How much sugar is in Cheddar Jalapeño Crunchy Flamin' Hot?
Cheddar Jalapeño Crunchy Flamin' Hot has 3.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Cheddar Jalapeño Crunchy Flamin' Hot 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 Cheddar Jalapeño Crunchy Flamin' Hot vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Cheddar Jalapeño Crunchy Flamin' Hot contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Cheddar Jalapeño Crunchy Flamin' Hot contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Yellow 5 (E102) and Blue 1 (E133). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using them by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars them from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars them from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with Yellow 5 (E102). Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 31, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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