Southwest Chicken Taquitos

by El Monterey in Frozen foods Barcode 0071007722110
Average nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Southwest Chicken Taquitos by El Monterey provides 245 kcal per 100 g, with 1 g of sugars and 7.1 g of protein. That is 77% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Frozen foods category. Contains: chicken, gluten, milk, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
11.2 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
2 g · Moderate
Sugars
1 g · Low
Salt
1.2 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 3 taquitos (98 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 245 kcal 240 kcal 187 +31%
Total fat 11.2 g 11 g 14% 8.2 +36%
Saturated fat 2 g 2 g 10% 2.9 −29%
Carbohydrates 27.6 g 27 g 10% 20.1 +37%
Total sugars 1 g 1 g 4.4 −77%
Added sugars 0 g 0 g 0% 6.1 −100%
Dietary fiber 2 g 2 g 7% 1.7 +21%
Protein 7.1 g 7 g 14% 7.9 −10%
Salt 1.2 g 1.1 g 1 +12%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 9800 Frozen foods products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other frozen foods

Calories higher 24%
Sugars lower 26%
Salt higher 30%
Saturated fat higher 46%
Protein top 48%
Fiber top 25%

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

Ingredients

Water, enriched wheat flour - enriched wheat flour (enriched with niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), vegetable oil - (soybean, canola and/or corn oil), batter seasoning - (yellow corn flour, enriched wheat flour [enriched with niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], spices, salt, jalapeno pepper, leavening [sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate], guar gum, oleoresin paprika and turmeric, flavors), pasteurized process monterey jack and american cheese blend with peppers - pasteurized process monterey jack and american cheese blend with peppers (jack and american cheese [milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], water, skim milk, palm oil, sodium phosphates, modified food starch, peppers [red, green and jalapeno peppers], salt, lactic acid), low moisture mozzarella cheese - low moisture mozzarella cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), cooked chicken - cooked chicken (chicken, water, modified food starch, salt, sodium phosphate), cooked black beans - (water, black beans), pasteurized process cheddar cheese - pasteurized process cheddar cheese (cheddar cheese [milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], water, contains 2% or less sodium phosphate, milkfat, sodium hexametaphosphate, salt, vegetable color [annatto and paprika oleoresin]), spinach, red bell pepper, corn, contains 2% or less - modified corn starch, jalapeno pepper (with salt, acetic acid, calcium chloride), cilantro, salt, spices, garlic (with citric acid), chili pepper, smoke powder (maltodextrin, natural hickory smoke flavor), dough conditioners (yeast, wheat gluten, sugar, guar gum, modified food starch).

Contains palm oilNot veganNot vegetarian
Allergens
ChickenGlutenMilkSoybeans

Additives 13

E260 - Acetic acid
Preservative
High overexposure risk
E412 - Guar gum
Emulsifier
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 (98 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0071007722110

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Southwest Chicken Taquitos?

Southwest Chicken Taquitos contains 245 kcal per 100 g and about 240 kcal per serving (3 taquitos (98 g)).

How much sugar is in Southwest Chicken Taquitos?

Southwest Chicken Taquitos has 1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Southwest Chicken Taquitos healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of C (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 Southwest Chicken Taquitos vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Southwest Chicken Taquitos contain?

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

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated August 14, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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