Puffs

Puffs

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Target diet: Vegan

Puffs · Vegan

No, skip it.

milk, and 3 more.

  • milk
  • whey
  • cheese
  • 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

enriched corn mealcorn mealferrous sulfateniacinthiamin mononitrateriboflavinfolic acidvegetable oil

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
571 kcal
Fat
35.7 g
Saturated fat
5.4 g
high
Carbohydrates
53.6 g
Sugars
3.6 g
low
Fibre
3.6 g
Protein
7.1 g
Salt
2.7 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)

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 ingredients,

Detailed analysis: why is Puffs not vegan?

Our analysis indicates that Puffs 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
  • Milk (allergen data)

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: 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 ingredients,. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Puffs contains 571 calories per 100g, with 7.1g of protein, 35.7g of fat, and 53.6g of carbohydrates (3.6g 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 Puffs Vegan?

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

Does Puffs contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: enriched corn meal (corn meal, ferrous sulfate, niacin, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), vegetable oil (corn, canola, and/or sunflower oi...

What are the nutritional facts of Puffs?

Puffs contains 571 calories per 100g, with 7.1g of protein, 53.6g of carbohydrates, and 35.7g of fat.

How much sugar is in Puffs?

Puffs lists 3.6 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 Puffs ultra-processed?

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

Can I eat Puffs on a Vegan diet?

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