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Frito flavor twist queso flavored
Frito flavor twist queso flavored by Frito brand provides 571 kcal per 100 g and 7.1 g of protein. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 portion (28 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 571 kcal | 160 kcal | |
| Total fat | 32.1 g | 9 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 5.4 g | 1.5 g | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 57.1 g | 16 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.6 g | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 2 g | 4% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values).
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of fiber
- 3.6 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.
Ingredients
CORN, VEGETABLE OIL (CORN AND/OR CANOLA OIL), SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SPICES, BUTTERMILK, ONION POWDER, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, TOMATO POWDER, WHEY, NATURAL FLAVORS, GREEN BELL PEPPERS, SUGAR, LACTIC ACID, ARTIFICIAL COLOR (YELLOW 5 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE, RED 40 LAKE), SUNFLOWER OIL, GARLIC POWDER, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 7
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), 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 Red 40 (E129), 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 Red 40 (E129), 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), Yellow 6 (E110) and 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, 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
- Serving size
- 1 portion (28 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0028400750288
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Frito flavor twist queso flavored?
Frito flavor twist queso flavored contains 571 kcal per 100 g and about 160 kcal per serving (1 portion (28 g)).
Is Frito flavor twist queso flavored healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Frito flavor twist queso flavored vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Frito flavor twist queso flavored contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Frito flavor twist queso flavored contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Red 40 (E129), 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 July 9, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.