Cheesy bites

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Target diet: Vegan

Cheesy bites · Vegan

No, skip it.

milk, and 5 more.

  • milk
  • whey
  • cheese
  • egg
  • Eggs (allergen data)
  • Milk (allergen data)

Automated check based on Open Food Facts label data. Not medical advice. Always check the package.

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Deciding ingredient

milk

On the label

saltenzymeswaterwheysodium phosphatewhey protein concentrateskim milkmilkfat

What we checked

Animal-derived ingredientsmilk, whey, cheese
Open Food Facts analysisMarked non-vegan

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
288 kcal
Fat
15 g
Saturated fat
5.6 g
high
Carbohydrates
30 g
Sugars
3.8 g
low
Fibre
1.2 g
Protein
8.8 g
Salt
2.3 g
high

Per 100 g this product is high in saturated fat, low in sugars, high in salt. Bands follow the UK front-of-pack guide: sugars high at 22.5 g or more and low at 5 g or less; salt high at 1.5 g or more and low at 0.3 g or less; saturated fat high at 5 g or more and low at 1.5 g or less. This describes the label, it is not dietary advice.

Processing level: NOVA group 4, ultra-processed foods. NOVA classification, from the label data.

Ingredients (original text)

Pasteurized process cheese spread (american cheese [cultured milk, salt, enzymes], water, whey, sodium phosphate, whey protein concentrate, skim milk, salt, milkfat, artificial color), tortilla breader (white corn tortilla pieces [contains corn, soybean and/or sunflower oils], wheat flour, sugar, instant yeast, salt), diced tomatoes, water, bleached wheat flour, yellow corn flour, soybean oil, enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), green chiles, salt, wheat flour, whey, sodium alginate, modified food starch, natural flavor, dextrose, leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate), nonfat milk, oleoresin paprika, egg, soy flour, spice, citric acid, calcium chloride, acetic acid, bell pepper juice concentrate, vinegar.

Detailed analysis: why is Cheesy bites not vegan?

Our analysis indicates that Cheesy bites is likely not suitable for a vegan diet. This is based on the detection of the following ingredients which are generally avoided:

  • milk
  • whey
  • cheese
  • egg
  • Eggs (allergen data)
  • Milk (allergen data)

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: Pasteurized process cheese spread (american cheese [cultured milk, salt, enzymes], water, whey, sodium phosphate, whey protein concentrate, skim milk, salt, milkfat, artificial color), tortilla breader (white corn tortilla pieces [contains corn, soybean and/or sunflower oils], wheat flour, sugar, instant yeast, salt), diced tomatoes, water, bleached wheat flour, yellow corn flour, soybean oil, enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), green chiles, salt, wheat flour, whey, sodium alginate, modified food starch, natural flavor, dextrose, leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate), nonfat milk, oleoresin paprika, egg, soy flour, spice, citric acid, calcium chloride, acetic acid, bell pepper juice concentrate, vinegar.. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Cheesy bites contains 288 calories per 100g, with 8.8g of protein, 15g of fat, and 30g of carbohydrates (3.8g of which is sugar).

What should you do?

If you are following a vegan diet, we recommend looking for alternative products that do not contain these restricted ingredients. Many manufacturers now offer vegan-friendly versions of popular products, so be sure to check product labels carefully.

Disclaimer: This analysis is based on ingredient data and should not replace professional medical or nutritional advice. If you have specific dietary restrictions due to health conditions, please consult with a healthcare provider or registered dietitian.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cheesy bites Vegan?

No, Cheesy bites is generally not Vegan because it contains milk, whey, cheese and others.

Does Cheesy bites contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Pasteurized process cheese spread (american cheese [cultured milk, salt, enzymes], water, whey, sodium phosphate, whey protein concentrate, skim milk,...

What are the nutritional facts of Cheesy bites?

Cheesy bites contains 288 calories per 100g, with 8.8g of protein, 30g of carbohydrates, and 15g of fat.

How much sugar is in Cheesy bites?

Cheesy bites lists 3.8 g of sugar per 100 g, which counts as low in sugar under the UK front-of-pack guide (5 g or less per 100 g).

Is Cheesy bites ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Cheesy bites is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Can I eat Cheesy bites on a Vegan diet?

No, Cheesy bites is not recommended for a Vegan diet due to the presence of restricted ingredients. We recommend looking for Vegan-certified alternatives.