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El Rio Mild nacho cheese sauce with jalapeno
Nutri-Score D NOVA 4
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El Rio Mild nacho cheese sauce with jalapeno
El Rio Mild nacho cheese sauce with jalapeno by World Finer Foods Inc. provides 131 kcal per 100 g, with 1.6 g of sugars and 3.3 g of protein. That is 83% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Groceries category and comes in a 15 oz pack. Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1/4 cup (61 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 131 kcal | 80 kcal | 194 −33% | |
| Total fat | 8.2 g | 5 g | 6% | 12.8 −36% |
| Saturated fat | 4.9 g | 3 g | 15% | 2.4 +103% |
| Carbohydrates | 9.8 g | 6 g | 2% | 16.1 −39% |
| Total sugars | 1.6 g | 1 g | 9.8 −83% | |
| Added sugars | 0.4 g | 0.2 g | 0% | 4.8 −93% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.4 −100% |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 2 g | 4% | 2.8 +16% |
| Salt | 2.1 g | 1.3 g | 5.9 −65% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 59921 Groceries products on Foodmetria.
Serving size 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
- Low sugar
- 1.6 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g per 100 g)
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 groceries
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Ingredients
Water, cream cheese (pasteurized cultured cream, skim milk, natural acids, salt, xanthan, locust bean and guar gums), cheddar cheese product, (whey, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, maltodextrin, cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes), salt, disodium phosphate, blue cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes), citric acid, lactic acid, and artificial color (yellow #5 and yellow #6), wheat flour, salt, nonfat dry milk, jalapeno puree (jalapenos, salt, acetic acid), modified corn starch, sugar, monosodium glutamate, natural flavor.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 9
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 Yellow 6 (E110) 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 Yellow 6 (E110) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) 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) and Yellow 6 (E110) 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, Yellow 6.
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
- 15 oz
- Serving size
- 1/4 cup (61 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0070670002420
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in El Rio Mild nacho cheese sauce with jalapeno?
El Rio Mild nacho cheese sauce with jalapeno contains 131 kcal per 100 g and about 80 kcal per serving (1/4 cup (61 g)).
How much sugar is in El Rio Mild nacho cheese sauce with jalapeno?
El Rio Mild nacho cheese sauce with jalapeno has 1.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is El Rio Mild nacho cheese sauce with jalapeno healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (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 El Rio Mild nacho cheese sauce with jalapeno vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does El Rio Mild nacho cheese sauce with jalapeno contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does El Rio Mild nacho cheese sauce with jalapeno contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110). 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 them. Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated August 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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