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Cheetos Puffs
Cheetos Puffs
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Barcode:
0028400596688(EAN / EAN-13) 028400596688 (UPC / UPC-A)
Barcode:
0028400596688(EAN / EAN-13) 028400596688 (UPC / UPC-A)
Brands: Cheetos
Categories: Snacks, Salty snacks, Appetizers, Crackers, Puffed salty snacks, Snack food
Labels, certifications, awards: No gluten, Contains milk
Countries where sold: France, United States
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Health
Nutrition
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Nutri-Score E
Lower nutritional quality
⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 5-
Discover the new Nutri-Score!
The computation of the Nutri-Score is evolving to provide better recommendations based on the latest scientific evidence.
Main improvements:
- Better score for some fatty fish and oils rich in good fats
- Better score for whole products rich in fiber
- Worse score for products containing a lot of salt or sugar
- Worse score for red meat (compared to poultry)
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What is the Nutri-Score?
The Nutri-Score is a logo on the overall nutritional quality of products.
The score from A to E is calculated based on nutrients and foods to favor (proteins, fiber, fruits, vegetables and legumes ...) and nutrients to limit (calories, saturated fat, sugars, salt). The score is calculated from the data of the nutrition facts table and the composition data (fruits, vegetables and legumes).
Negative points: 25/55
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Energy
6/10 points (2013kJ)
Energy intakes above energy requirements are associated with increased risks of weight gain, overweight, obesity, and consequently risk of diet-related chronic diseases.
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Sugar
2/15 points (7.6g)
A high consumption of sugar can cause weight gain and tooth decay. It also augments the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardio-vascular diseases.
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Saturated fat
2/10 points (2.1g)
A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
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Salt
15/20 points (3.15g)
A high consumption of salt (or sodium) can cause raised blood pressure, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Positive points: 0/10
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Fiber
0/5 points (1.6g)
Consuming foods rich in fiber (especially whole grain foods) reduces the risks of aerodigestive cancers, cardiovascular diseases, obesity and diabetes.
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Fruits, vegetables and legumes
0/5 points (0%)
Consuming foods rich in fruits, vegetables and legumes reduces the risks of aerodigestive cancers, cardiovascular diseases, obesity and diabetes.
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Details of the calculation of the Nutri-Score
⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 5This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.
Points for proteins are not counted because the negative points greater than or equal to 11.
Nutritional score: 25 (25 - 0)
Nutri-Score: E
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Nutrient levels
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Fat in high quantity (23%)
What you need to know- A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat- Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.
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Saturated fat in moderate quantity (2.1%)
What you need to know- A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat- Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.
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Sugars in moderate quantity (7.6%)
What you need to know- A high consumption of sugar can cause weight gain and tooth decay. It also augments the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardio-vascular diseases.
Recommendation: Limit the consumption of sugar and sugary drinks- Sugary drinks (such as sodas, fruit beverages, and fruit juices and nectars) should be limited as much as possible (no more than 1 glass a day).
- Choose products with lower sugar content and reduce the consumption of products with added sugars.
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Salt in high quantity (3.15%)
What you need to know- A high consumption of salt (or sodium) can cause raised blood pressure, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
- Many people who have high blood pressure do not know it, as there are often no symptoms.
- Most people consume too much salt (on average 9 to 12 grams per day), around twice the recommended maximum level of intake.
Recommendation: Limit the consumption of salt and salted food- Reduce the quantity of salt used when cooking, and don't salt again at the table.
- Limit the consumption of salty snacks and choose products with lower salt content.
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Nutrition facts
Nutrition facts Compared to: Puffed salty snacks Energy -2% Fat -3% Saturated fat -45% Carbohydrates +6% Sugars +120% Fiber -50% Proteins -21% Salt +66% Potassium -75% Calcium -69% Iron -77% Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)
Ingredients
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30 ingredients
enriched corn meal (corn meal, ferrous sulfate, niacin, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), vegetable oil (corn, canola, and/or sunflower oild, cheese seasoning (whey, cheddar cheese [milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes], canola oil, maltodextrin [made from corn], natural and artificial flavors, salt, whey protein concentrate, monosodium glutamate, lactic acid, citric acid, artificial color [yellow 6]), and salt, contains milk ingredientsAllergens: Milk-
Ingredient information
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Cornmeal: 56.2% (estimate)
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— Cornmeal: 29.2% (estimate)
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— Ferrous sulfate: 13.5% (estimate)
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— E375: 6.8% (estimate)
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— Thiamin mononitrate: 3.4% (estimate)
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— E101: < 2% (estimate)
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— Folic acid: < 2% (estimate)
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Vegetable oil: 21.9% (estimate)
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Corn: 10.9% (estimate)
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Canola: 5.5% (estimate)
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And-sunflower-oild: 2.7% (estimate)
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Cheese-seasoning: < 2% (estimate)
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— Whey: < 2% (estimate)
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— Cheddar: < 2% (estimate)
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—— Milk: < 2% (estimate)
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—— Lactic ferments: < 2% (estimate)
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—— Salt: < 2% (estimate)
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—— Enzyme: < 2% (estimate)
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— Canola oil: < 2% (estimate)
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— Maltodextrin: < 2% (estimate)
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—— Made-from-corn: < 2% (estimate)
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— Natural and artificial flavouring: < 2% (estimate)
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— Salt: < 2% (estimate)
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— Whey protein: < 2% (estimate)
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— E270: < 2% (estimate)
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— E330: < 2% (estimate)
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— Colour: < 2% (estimate)
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Salt: < 2% (estimate)
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Ingredients: < 2% (estimate)
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Food processing
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Ultra-processed foods
7 ultra-processing markers
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Limit ultra-processed foods
Limiting ultra-processed foods reduces the risk of noncommunicable chronic diseases
Several studies have found that a lower consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with a reduced risk of noncommunicable chronic diseases, such as obesity, hypertension and diabetes.
Source: Ultra-processed foods increase noncommunicable chronic disease risk
Elements that indicate the product is in the 4 - Ultra processed food and drink products group:
- Additive: E110 - Sunset yellow FCF
- Additive: E621 - Monosodium glutamate
- Ingredient: Colour
- Ingredient: Flavouring
- Ingredient: Maltodextrin
- Ingredient: Milk proteins
- Ingredient: Whey
Food products are classified into 4 groups according to their degree of processing:
- Unprocessed or minimally processed foods
- Processed culinary ingredients
- Processed foods
- Ultra-processed foods
The determination of the group is based on the category of the product and on the ingredients it contains.
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Additives
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E110 - Sunset yellow FCF
Sunset Yellow FCF: Sunset Yellow FCF -also known as Orange Yellow S, or C.I. 15985- is a petroleum-derived orange azo dye with a pH dependent maximum absorption at about 480 nm at pH 1 and 443 nm at pH 13 with a shoulder at 500 nm. When added to foods sold in the US it is known as FD&C Yellow 6; when sold in Europe, it is denoted by E Number E110.Source: Wikipedia
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E270 - Lactic acid
Lactic acid: Lactic acid is an organic compound with the formula CH3CH-OH-COOH. In its solid state, it is white and water-soluble. In its liquid state, it is colorless. It is produced both naturally and synthetically. With a hydroxyl group adjacent to the carboxyl group, lactic acid is classified as an alpha-hydroxy acid -AHA-. In the form of its conjugate base called lactate, it plays a role in several biochemical processes. In solution, it can ionize a proton from the carboxyl group, producing the lactate ion CH3CH-OH-CO−2. Compared to acetic acid, its pKa is 1 unit less, meaning lactic acid deprotonates ten times more easily than acetic acid does. This higher acidity is the consequence of the intramolecular hydrogen bonding between the α-hydroxyl and the carboxylate group. Lactic acid is chiral, consisting of two optical isomers. One is known as L--+--lactic acid or -S--lactic acid and the other, its mirror image, is D--−--lactic acid or -R--lactic acid. A mixture of the two in equal amounts is called DL-lactic acid, or racemic lactic acid. Lactic acid is hygroscopic. DL-lactic acid is miscible with water and with ethanol above its melting point which is around 17 or 18 °C. D-lactic acid and L-lactic acid have a higher melting point. In animals, L-lactate is constantly produced from pyruvate via the enzyme lactate dehydrogenase -LDH- in a process of fermentation during normal metabolism and exercise. It does not increase in concentration until the rate of lactate production exceeds the rate of lactate removal, which is governed by a number of factors, including monocarboxylate transporters, concentration and isoform of LDH, and oxidative capacity of tissues. The concentration of blood lactate is usually 1–2 mM at rest, but can rise to over 20 mM during intense exertion and as high as 25 mM afterward. In addition to other biological roles, L-lactic acid is the primary endogenous agonist of hydroxycarboxylic acid receptor 1 -HCA1-, which is a Gi/o-coupled G protein-coupled receptor -GPCR-.In industry, lactic acid fermentation is performed by lactic acid bacteria, which convert simple carbohydrates such as glucose, sucrose, or galactose to lactic acid. These bacteria can also grow in the mouth; the acid they produce is responsible for the tooth decay known as caries. In medicine, lactate is one of the main components of lactated Ringer's solution and Hartmann's solution. These intravenous fluids consist of sodium and potassium cations along with lactate and chloride anions in solution with distilled water, generally in concentrations isotonic with human blood. It is most commonly used for fluid resuscitation after blood loss due to trauma, surgery, or burns.Source: Wikipedia
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E330 - Citric acid
Citric acid is a natural organic acid found in citrus fruits such as lemons, oranges, and limes.
It is widely used in the food industry as a flavor enhancer, acidulant, and preservative due to its tart and refreshing taste.
Citric acid is safe for consumption when used in moderation and is considered a generally recognized as safe (GRAS) food additive by regulatory agencies worldwide.
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E621 - Monosodium glutamate
Monosodium glutamate: Monosodium glutamate -MSG, also known as sodium glutamate- is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, one of the most abundant naturally occurring non-essential amino acids. Glutamic acid is found naturally in tomatoes, grapes, cheese, mushrooms and other foods.MSG is used in the food industry as a flavor enhancer with an umami taste that intensifies the meaty, savory flavor of food, as naturally occurring glutamate does in foods such as stews and meat soups. It was first prepared in 1908 by Japanese biochemist Kikunae Ikeda, who was trying to isolate and duplicate the savory taste of kombu, an edible seaweed used as a base for many Japanese soups. MSG as a flavor enhancer balances, blends, and rounds the perception of other tastes.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given MSG its generally recognized as safe -GRAS- designation. A popular belief is that large doses of MSG can cause headaches and other feelings of discomfort, known as "Chinese restaurant syndrome," but double-blind tests fail to find evidence of such a reaction. The European Union classifies it as a food additive permitted in certain foods and subject to quantitative limits. MSG has the HS code 29224220 and the E number E621.Source: Wikipedia
Ingredients analysis
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May contain palm oil
Ingredients that may contain palm oil: Vegetable oil
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Non-vegan
Non-vegan ingredients: Whey, Cheddar, Milk, Whey proteinSome ingredients could not be recognized.
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Vegetarian status unknown
Unrecognized ingredients: Ferrous sulfate, And-sunflower-oild, Cheese-seasoning, Made-from-corn, IngredientsSome ingredients could not be recognized.
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- corn meal -> en:cornmeal - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9615 - percent_min: 2.08333333333333 - percent_max: 100
- ferrous sulfate -> en:ferrous-sulfate - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50
- niacin -> en:e375 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333
- thiamin mononitrate -> en:thiamin-mononitrate - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25
- riboflavin -> en:e101 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20
- folic acid -> en:folic-acid - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667
- vegetable oil -> en:vegetable-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50
- corn -> en:corn - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9200 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333
- canola -> en:canola - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25
- and sunflower oild -> en:and-sunflower-oild - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20
- cheese seasoning -> en:cheese-seasoning - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667
- whey -> en:whey - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667
- cheddar cheese -> en:cheddar - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - ciqual_food_code: 12726 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 8.33333333333333
- milk -> en:milk - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 19051 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 8.33333333333333
- cheese cultures -> en:lactic-ferments - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.16666666666667
- salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.77777777777778
- enzymes -> en:enzyme - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.08333333333333
- canola oil -> en:canola-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no - ciqual_food_code: 17130 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5.55555555555556
- maltodextrin -> en:maltodextrin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.16666666666667
- made from corn -> en:made-from-corn - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.16666666666667
- natural and artificial flavors -> en:natural-and-artificial-flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.33333333333333
- salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.77777777777778
- whey protein -> en:whey-protein - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.38095238095238
- monosodium glutamate -> en:e621 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.08333333333333
- lactic acid -> en:e270 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.85185185185185
- citric acid -> en:e330 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.66666666666667
- artificial color -> en:colour - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0
- and salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.1475
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Environment
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Green-Score B
Low environmental impact
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Average impact of products of the same category: A (Score: 87/100)
Category: Salty snacks, puff pastry
Category: Salty snacks, puff pastry
- PEF environmental score: 0.22 (the lower the score, the lower the impact)
- including impact on climate change: 1.59 kg CO2 eq/kg of product
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Bonuses and maluses
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Missing origins of ingredients information
Malus: -5
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No ingredients that threaten species
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Malus: -15
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Green-Score for this product
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Impact for this product: B (Score: 67/100)
Product: Cheetos Puffs
Life cycle analysis score: 87
Sum of bonuses and maluses: -20
Final score: 67/100
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Carbon footprint
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Equal to driving 0.8 km in a petrol car
159 g CO₂e per 100g of product
The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Salty snacks, puff pastry (Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database)
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