Cheetos Crunchy Cheese Flavored Gluten Free
Elite
High confidence
Wellbeing
47%
Safety
86%
Nutri-Score
C
NOVA
4
A food for consumption
Neither particularly good nor bad — fine in moderation.
About this product
The product carries a wellbeing score of 46%, which is slightly below the neutral midpoint of 50% and suggests a mildly negative association for a food meant for consumption, while its safety score of 86% indicates a relatively low level of concern for typical use. These scores reflect a snack that is generally considered safe but not particularly supportive of wellbeing.
Several ingredients support the product's goal as a savory snack. Corn flour provides the crunchy base and structure, while vegetable oil contributes to the crispy texture and mouthfeel. Salt enhances the overall flavor profile, and Monosodium Glutamate adds a savory, umami note that makes the snack more palatable.
On the concern side, salt is notable for its high sodium content, which can be harmful at elevated intakes. Vegetable oil carries medium-level concerns regarding potential contaminants like 3-MCPD and glycidol, as well as aflatoxin B1. Curcumin, used for color, has a medium-level concern for liver injury risk, though this is primarily relevant at excessive exposure levels.
Overall, this is a moderately processed snack that is safe to enjoy occasionally, but its low wellbeing score and sodium content suggest it is best consumed in moderation.
Nutrition
Per 100 g
- Energy
- 2301.2 kJ
- Sugars
- 0.5 g
- Saturated fat
- 3.4 g
- Salt
- 0.975 g
- Protein
- 5.4 g
Allergens
Contains
May contain
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Ingredients
- Corn flourWellbeing50%Safety95%
- Vegetable oilWellbeing50%Safety84%
- Dehydrated glucose syrupWellbeing50%Safety95%
- Milk ComponentsWellbeing50%Safety90%
- SaltWellbeing50%Safety85%
- Potassium saltWellbeing50%Safety90%
- FlavouringWellbeing50%Safety90%
- Monosodium GlutamateWellbeing50%Safety93%
- E627Wellbeing50%Safety90%
- E631Wellbeing50%Safety90%
- Paprika extractWellbeing50%Safety92%
- CurcuminWellbeing50%Safety85%
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