Cheetos balls

Cheetos balls

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Target diet: Vegan

Cheetos balls · Vegan

No, skip it.

leche, and 2 more.

  • leche
  • mantequilla
  • Milk (allergen data)

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Deciding ingredient

leche

On the label

MEZCLA DE CEREAL DE MAÍZ27%CEREAL DE MAIZIACEITE VEGETALCONTIENE TBHQMALTODEXTRINASABORIZANTESSAL YODADA

What we checked

Animal-derived ingredientsleche, mantequilla, Milk (allergen data)
Open Food Facts analysisMarked non-vegan

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
569 kcal
Fat
41 g
Saturated fat
4 g
Carbohydrates
43.9 g
Sugars
3.3 g
low
Fibre
4 g
Protein
3 g
Salt
1.8 g
high

Per 100 g this product is 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)

MEZCLA DE CEREAL DE MAÍZ (CEREAL DE MAÍZ DE GRANO ENTERO (CON GERMEN Proteinas Y CASCARILLA) (27%), CEREAL DE MAIZI, ACEITE VEGETAL (CONTIENE TBHQ), CONDIMENTO [SÖLIDOS DE LA LECHE, MALTODEXTRINA, SABORIZANTES, SAL YODADA, QUESOS (1,2%), ACEITE VEGETAL, DEXTROSA, HARINA DE MAÍZ, CHILE, GRASA BUTIRICA, ESPECIAS, GLUTAMATO MONOSÓDICO, DIÓXIDO LICIO, ACIDO LÁCTICO, CITRATO DE SODIO, TARTRAZINA, EXTRACTO DE PAPRIKA, ACHIOTE, AMARILLO OCASO FCF, GOMA ARÁBIGA, AZUL BRILLANTE FCF, ROJO ALLURA AC, FOSFATO DE SODIO, HIDROLIZADO DEIEVADURA, ÁCIDO MÁLICO, FOSFATO DE POTAS ÁCIDO CÍTRICO or LALMIDÓN MODIFICADO, LECHE DESCREMADA, MONOGLICÉRIDOS, GUANILATO DISÓDICO, INOSINATO DISÓLICO, MANTEQUILLA, ACIDO FUMÁRICO, LECITINA DE SOYA, SOF BATO DE POTASIO, HIDRÓXIDO DE SODIO, POLIFOSFATO DE CALCIO, FOSFATO TRICALCICO, MANITOL, BENZOATO DE SODIO, BHT), AMARILLO OCASO FCF, HARINA DE TRIGO.

Detailed analysis: why is Cheetos balls not vegan?

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

  • leche
  • mantequilla
  • Milk (allergen data)

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: MEZCLA DE CEREAL DE MAÍZ (CEREAL DE MAÍZ DE GRANO ENTERO (CON GERMEN Proteinas Y CASCARILLA) (27%), CEREAL DE MAIZI, ACEITE VEGETAL (CONTIENE TBHQ), CONDIMENTO [SÖLIDOS DE LA LECHE, MALTODEXTRINA, SABORIZANTES, SAL YODADA, QUESOS (1,2%), ACEITE VEGETAL, DEXTROSA, HARINA DE MAÍZ, CHILE, GRASA BUTIRICA, ESPECIAS, GLUTAMATO MONOSÓDICO, DIÓXIDO LICIO, ACIDO LÁCTICO, CITRATO DE SODIO, TARTRAZINA, EXTRACTO DE PAPRIKA, ACHIOTE, AMARILLO OCASO FCF, GOMA ARÁBIGA, AZUL BRILLANTE FCF, ROJO ALLURA AC, FOSFATO DE SODIO, HIDROLIZADO DEIEVADURA, ÁCIDO MÁLICO, FOSFATO DE POTAS ÁCIDO CÍTRICO or LALMIDÓN MODIFICADO, LECHE DESCREMADA, MONOGLICÉRIDOS, GUANILATO DISÓDICO, INOSINATO DISÓLICO, MANTEQUILLA, ACIDO FUMÁRICO, LECITINA DE SOYA, SOF BATO DE POTASIO, HIDRÓXIDO DE SODIO, POLIFOSFATO DE CALCIO, FOSFATO TRICALCICO, MANITOL, BENZOATO DE SODIO, BHT), AMARILLO OCASO FCF, HARINA DE TRIGO.. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Cheetos balls contains 569 calories per 100g, with 3g of protein, 41g of fat, and 43.9g of carbohydrates (3.3g 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 Cheetos balls Vegan?

No, Cheetos balls is generally not Vegan because it contains leche, mantequilla, Milk (allergen data).

Does Cheetos balls contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: MEZCLA DE CEREAL DE MAÍZ (CEREAL DE MAÍZ DE GRANO ENTERO (CON GERMEN Proteinas Y CASCARILLA) (27%), CEREAL DE MAIZI, ACEITE VEGETAL (CONTIENE TBHQ), C...

What are the nutritional facts of Cheetos balls?

Cheetos balls contains 569 calories per 100g, with 3g of protein, 43.9g of carbohydrates, and 41g of fat.

How much sugar is in Cheetos balls?

Cheetos balls lists 3.3 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 Cheetos balls ultra-processed?

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

Can I eat Cheetos balls on a Vegan diet?

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