JOS

by Jos in Frozen foods Barcode 0073202893541
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

JOS by Jos provides 271 kcal per 100 g, with 1.2 g of sugars and 9.4 g of protein. That is 73% 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 Frozen foods category. Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
12.9 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
4.1 g · Moderate
Sugars
1.2 g · Low
Salt
1.3 g · Moderate

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 4.1 g 3.5 g 18% 2.9 +42%
Carbohydrates 30.6 g 26 g 9% 20.1 +52%
Total sugars 1.2 g 1 g 4.4 −73%
Dietary fiber 2.4 g 2 g 7% 1.7 +42%
Protein 9.4 g 8 g 16% 7.9 +19%
Salt 1.3 g 1.1 g 1 +23%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 9798 Frozen foods products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other frozen foods

Calories higher 17%
Sugars lower 29%
Salt higher 23%
Saturated fat higher 23%
Protein top 30%
Fiber top 20%

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

Ingredients

Steak and cheese taquito: ground corn masa flour (with trace of lime), water, beef steak pasteurized process cheddar cheese (cultured milk. water, salt, sodium phosphate. cream. sodium hexametaphosphate. sorbic acid [preservative], artificial color, lactic acid. enzymes), pasilla sauce (tomato paste. dried pasilla chili pepper, dried anaheim chili pepper, salt. dehydrated onion, dehydrated garlic. crushed red pepper. citric acid), contains less that) 2% of: tomatoes (tomatoes. tomato juice. citric acid, calcium chloride), onions, jalapeno peppers (jalapenos, vinegar, salt), seasoning (chili pepper, spices. dehydrated onion and garlic, salt parsley), wheat flour, moored food starch,textured vegetable protein (soy flour, caramel color), salt, caramel color. coated with: cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), whey salt, maltodextrin, spices. tomato powder, buttermilk solids, natural flavors with extractives of paprika (contains milk), autolyzed yeast extract, sodium caseinate (a milk derivative). citric acid, xanthan gum, onion powder, garlic powder. disodium inosinate, disodium cumulate. lactic acid, yellow 5, yellow 6. prefered in vegetable oil .

Not vegan
Allergens
GlutenMilkSoybeans

Additives 10

Moderate overexposure risk
E200 - Sorbic acid
Preservative
High overexposure risk
High overexposure risk

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

Product details

Serving size
3 Taquitos (85 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0073202893541

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in JOS?

JOS contains 271 kcal per 100 g and about 230 kcal per serving (3 Taquitos (85 g)).

How much sugar is in JOS?

JOS has 1.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is JOS 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 JOS vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does JOS contain?

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

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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