Red food color
Red food color provides 0 kcal per 100 g and 0 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is A and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Baking decorations category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1/4 tsp (1 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 0 kcal | 0 kcal | 384 −100% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 12.2 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 67.7 −100% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.8 −100% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 0.1 −100% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2586 Baking decorations products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from April 2019. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other baking decorations
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Water, certified food color (red 40), citric acid and sodium benzoate (a preservative).
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1/4 tsp (1 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0041512086475
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Red food color?
Red food color contains 0 kcal per 100 g.
Is Red food color healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of A (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.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated October 4, 2024. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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