Cheetos Flamin' Hot

46

Nutrition Score

Poor

Cheetos Flamin' Hot

5941000033603

Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.

83

Hazard Score

Healthy

49

Mirella Index

Basic

Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)

Ingredients

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.

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.

Chili / Cayenne

Chili · No known concerns

Hot pepper used fresh, dried, or ground to add heat to dishes.

E330 · No known concerns

Natural organic acid used as an antioxidant and flavoring. Safe for ingestion.

E296 · No known concerns

Natural acid found in apples and pears. Used as acidity regulator and flavour enhancer.

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.

GarlicPowder · No known concerns

Dehydrated, ground garlic used as a convenient seasoning with a milder flavor than fresh garlic.

Potassium Chloride

E508 · No known concerns

Metal halide salt used as a salt substitute and flavor enhancer. Can have a metallic taste.

Monosodium Glutamate

E621 · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Flavor enhancer. Linked to headaches and sensitivity reactions in high doses.

OnionPowder · No known concerns

Dehydrated, ground onion used as a convenient seasoning in spice blends and processed foods.

Paprika · No known concerns

Ground dried red peppers used as a spice, ranging from mild and sweet to hot, common in stews and rubs.

Jalapeño Pepper

Jalapeno · No known concerns

Medium-heat chili pepper, often used dried or pickled as a spicy garnish.

Radish Concentrate

RadishConc · No known concerns

Concentrated radish extract used to add peppery flavor or natural color to processed foods.

Carrot · No known concerns

Crunchy orange root vegetable eaten raw or cooked, a good source of beta-carotene.

Paprika Extract

E160c · No known concerns

Natural red-orange colorant extracted from paprika peppers, used to tint sauces, snacks, and processed meats.

Spices · No known concerns

General term for dried plant-based seasonings such as pepper, cumin, or cinnamon, used to flavor dishes.

MaltodextrinIng · −4 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA

Highly processed starch derivative. Very high glycaemic index, used as filler and thickener.

Oregano · No known concerns

Aromatic Mediterranean herb, used fresh or dried to season pizza, pasta, and grilled dishes.

sunflower oil · No known concerns

Vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds, commonly used for cooking and frying due to its light flavor.

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