Pepper jack
Pepper jack provides 487 kcal per 100 g, with 15.4 g of sugars and 7.7 g of protein. That is 222% 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 Crackers (Appetizers) category. Contains: gluten, milk, peanuts, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 Package (39 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 487 kcal | 190 kcal | 449 +8% | |
| Total fat | 23.1 g | 9 g | 12% | 18.1 +27% |
| Saturated fat | 6.4 g | 2.5 g | 13% | 4.9 +30% |
| Carbohydrates | 61.5 g | 24 g | 9% | 59.9 |
| Total sugars | 15.4 g | 6 g | 4.8 +222% | |
| Dietary fiber | 2.6 g | 1 g | 4% | 4.7 −44% |
| Protein | 7.7 g | 3 g | 6% | 10.2 −25% |
| Salt | 2.5 g | 1 g | 1.9 +31% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 5217 Crackers (Appetizers) products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from February 2020. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other crackers (appetizers)
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate [vitamin b1], riboflavin [vitamin b2], folic acid), vegetable oil (soybean, palm, and palm kernel oil with tbhq for freshness), whey, sugar, contains two percent or less of salt, cornstarch, cheddar cheese (milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), leavening (baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate, monocalcium phosphate), pepper jack cheese (monterey jack cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes], jalapeno pepper extract), natural flavors, gum arabic, disodium phosphate, citric acid, color added, turmeric extract, glycerin, maltodextrin, mixed triglycerides, modified corn starch, mono - and diglycerides, sodium sulfite, corn syrup solids, red #40, blue #1, yellow #5, soy lecithin, peanut flour.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilkPeanutsSoybeans
Additives 18
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 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 Red 40 (E129), 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 Red 40 (E129), 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) 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, 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
- Serving size
- 1 Package (39 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0079783100078
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Pepper jack?
Pepper jack contains 487 kcal per 100 g and about 190 kcal per serving (1 Package (39 g)).
How much sugar is in Pepper jack?
Pepper jack has 15.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Pepper jack 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 Pepper jack vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Pepper jack contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk, Peanuts, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Pepper jack contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Red 40 (E129), 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) and Red 40 (E129). Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 19, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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