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Chicken & Cheese Taquitos
Chicken & Cheese Taquitos by El Monterey provides 271 kcal per 100 g, with 1.2 g of sugars and 8.2 g of protein. That is 73% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Frozen foods category and comes in a 21 oz pack. Contains: chicken, gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 3 Taquitos (85 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 271 kcal | 230 kcal | 187 +45% | |
| Total fat | 12.9 g | 11 g | 14% | 8.2 +57% |
| Saturated fat | 2.4 g | 2 g | 10% | 2.9 −19% |
| Carbohydrates | 30.6 g | 26 g | 9% | 20.1 +52% |
| Total sugars | 1.2 g | 1 g | 4.4 −73% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 6.1 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.7 −100% |
| Protein | 8.2 g | 7 g | 14% | 7.9 |
| Salt | 0.7 g | 0.6 g | 1 −34% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 9800 Frozen foods products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from November 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other frozen foods
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Ingredients
enriched wheat flour - enriched wheat flour (enriched with niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, cooked chicken - cooked chicken (chicken, water, modified food starch, salt, sodium phosphate), vegetable oil (soybean, canola and/or corn oil), monterey jack cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, calcium chloride, salt, enzymes), tomato (with tomato juice, calcium chloride, citric acid), contains 2% or less beans, soy protein concentrate and/or textured soy flour, green chili (with citric acid), modified corn starch, salt, dehydrated onion, jalapeno puree (jalapeno peppers, salt, acetic acid, calcium chloride), flavor, spices, tomato paste (tomatoes), chili pepper, dough conditioners (yeast, wheat gluten, sugar, guar gum, modified food starch),
- Allergens
- ChickenGlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 21 oz
- Serving size
- 3 Taquitos (85 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0071007401404
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chicken & Cheese Taquitos?
Chicken & Cheese Taquitos contains 271 kcal per 100 g and about 230 kcal per serving (3 Taquitos (85 g)).
How much sugar is in Chicken & Cheese Taquitos?
Chicken & Cheese Taquitos has 1.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Chicken & Cheese Taquitos healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (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 Chicken & Cheese Taquitos vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Chicken & Cheese Taquitos contain?
According to the label data it contains: Chicken, Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 14, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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