Doritos
46
Nutrition Score
Poor

Doritos

5941000030701
Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
84
Hazard Score
Healthy
52
Mirella Index
Everyday
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
Corn Flour
Cornflour  ·  No known concerns
Finely ground flour milled from whole corn kernels, used in breads, tortillas, and batters.
Canola Oil (Rapeseed)
CanolaOil  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA
Vegetable oil derived from a variety of rapeseed. Low in saturated fat, high in monounsaturated fats.
Rosemary Extract
E392  ·  No known concerns
Natural antioxidant derived from rosemary, used to extend shelf life in oils and processed meats.
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
E300  ·  No known concerns
Natural antioxidant vitamin. Used to prevent oxidation in foods and beverages. Safe and beneficial.
Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
E306  ·  No known concerns
Natural vitamin E extract used as an antioxidant in fats and oils. Essential nutrient.
Citric Acid
E330  ·  No known concerns
Natural organic acid used as an antioxidant and flavoring. Safe for ingestion.
Whey Powder (Dried Whey)
WheyPowder  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
Dried form of whey, the liquid left after cheesemaking, used to add protein and texture to processed foods. Contains milk allergen.
Natural Flavouring
NatFlavour  ·  No known concerns
Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).
Salt (Sodium Chloride)
Salt  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA
Common table salt used for flavouring and preservation. High intake is linked to hypertension.
Buttermilk Powder
ButtermilkPowder  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
Dried form of buttermilk, the tangy liquid left after churning butter, used in baking mixes.
Cheese Powder
CheesePowder  ·  −5 pts
Contains milk
Dehydrated cheese powder used as a seasoning.
Dehydrated Tomato Powder
TomatoPowder  ·  No known concerns
Dehydrated tomato used as flavouring/colouring in snacks.
Onion Powder
OnionPowder  ·  No known concerns
Dehydrated, ground onion used as a convenient seasoning in spice blends and processed foods.
Potassium Chloride
E508  ·  No known concerns
Metal halide salt used as a salt substitute and flavor enhancer. Can have a metallic taste.
Sugar (Sucrose)
Sugar  ·  −4 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA
Common refined sugar. High consumption is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay.
Garlic Powder
GarlicPowder  ·  No known concerns
Dehydrated, ground garlic used as a convenient seasoning with a milder flavor than fresh garlic.
Lactic Acid
E270  ·  No known concerns
Natural acid produced by fermentation. Safe preservative and acidity regulator in many foods.
Annatto (Bixin)
E160b  ·  No known concerns
Natural yellow-red dye from the annatto seed. Used in cheeses and margarines. Rare allergy risk.
Plain Caramel
E150a  ·  No known concerns
Natural brown colorant made by heating sugar, used to darken drinks, sauces, and baked goods.
Paprika Extract
E160c  ·  No known concerns
Natural red-orange colorant extracted from paprika peppers, used to tint sauces, snacks, and processed meats.
Milk Protein
MilkProtein  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
Concentrated protein extracted from milk (casein and/or whey), added to boost protein content in processed foods. Contains milk allergen.
Spices
Spices  ·  No known concerns
General term for dried plant-based seasonings such as pepper, cumin, or cinnamon, used to flavor dishes.
Milk Powder (Dried Milk)
MilkPowder  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
Milk with the water removed, sold as a shelf-stable powder for reconstituting or baking. Contains milk allergen.
Disodium Ribonucleotides
E635  ·  −3 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Blend of E627 + E631. Strong flavour enhancer for umami. Often used with MSG.
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