Spicy Queso With Hot Red Peppers

by Tostitos in Biscuits and cakes Barcode 0028400586573
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Spicy Queso With Hot Red Peppers by Tostitos provides 200 kcal per 100 g, with 3.3 g of sugars and 6.7 g of protein. That is 78% 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 Biscuits and cakes category. Contains: milk.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
15 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
3.3 g · Moderate
Sugars
3.3 g · Low
Salt
1.5 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 2 Tbsp (30 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 200 kcal 60 kcal 433 −54%
Total fat 15 g 4.5 g 6% 17.3 −14%
Saturated fat 3.3 g 1 g 5% 5.1 −35%
Carbohydrates 13.3 g 4 g 1% 63.5 −79%
Total sugars 3.3 g 1 g 15.1 −78%
Dietary fiber 3.3 g 1 g 4% 4.7 −30%
Protein 6.7 g 2 g 4% 9.7 −31%
Salt 1.5 g 0.5 g 1.3 +18%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 3377 Biscuits and cakes products on Foodmetria.

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

Compared with other biscuits and cakes

Calories lower 1%
Sugars lower 27%
Salt higher 38%
Saturated fat lower 48%
Protein top 74%
Fiber top 57%

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

Ingredients

Water, Monterey Jack Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Sunflower Oil And/Or Canola Oil, Red Bell Pepper, Modified Corn Starch, Maltodextrin (Made From Corn And Potato), Milk Protein Concentrate, Parmesan Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), And Less Than 2% Of The Following: Onion, Salt, Sugar, Natural Flavor, Yeast Extract, Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Whey, Buttermilk, Monosodium Glutamate, Onion Powder, Cracked Red Pepper, Garlic Puree, Datem, Sodium Hexametaphosphate, Titanium Dioxide, And Xanthan Gum.

May contain palm oilNot vegan
Allergens
Milk

Additives 6

High overexposure risk
High overexposure risk

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

Product details

Serving size
2 Tbsp (30 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0028400586573

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Spicy Queso With Hot Red Peppers?

Spicy Queso With Hot Red Peppers contains 200 kcal per 100 g and about 60 kcal per serving (2 Tbsp (30 g)).

How much sugar is in Spicy Queso With Hot Red Peppers?

Spicy Queso With Hot Red Peppers has 3.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Spicy Queso With Hot Red Peppers 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 Spicy Queso With Hot Red Peppers vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Spicy Queso With Hot Red Peppers contain?

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

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 3, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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