Are Cheetos Gluten Free? (Yes, Here’s Why)

Written by Diana Gariglio-Clelland in Candy & Snacks,Gluten Free

Are Cheetos Gluten Free

If you think of orange powder-covered fingers, you probably think of Cheetos. Cheetos have been around since the 1940s, and chances are you’ve had them at one point or another. Over the years there have been new types of Cheeto products added such as popcorn and snack mixes. Cheetos are processed so they include a long list of ingredients, which can be a little daunting if you’re trying to read labels and avoid ingredients like gluten.

Cheetos are considered gluten-free. Cheetos contain mostly corn meal, oil, seasonings, and additional flavorings. None of these contain gluten. The only allergen statement listed on all of the Cheetos snacks is for milk. The best healthier alternatives to Cheetos that are also gluten-free include Thrive Market Non-GMO Grain-Free Puffs – Vegan Nacho, and LesserEvil Paleo Puffs “No Cheese” Cheesiness.

What makes these iconic cheesy snacks taste the way they do? To get all of the inside information on the formulations of the different Cheeto products, keep reading.

What are Cheetos?

Cheetos are cheese-flavored snacks manufactured by Frito Lay. They were invented in 1948 and have remained popular since then. Cheetos are made from cornmeal, vegetable oils, and a variety of flavors and other ingredients.

Are Cheetos healthy?

Cheetos are highly processed and contain many artificial flavors and colors, including monosodium glutamate (MSG). They don’t offer much nutrition-wise, so aren’t considered healthy.

Cheetos does make “Simply Cheetos” and baked Cheetos. These varieties have more simple ingredient lists with more natural ingredients and are lower in fat, respectively.

Are Cheetos gluten-free?

Cheetos are gluten-free because they don’t contain any gluten-containing ingredients. Cheetos products typically contain corn meal, oil, seasonings, and additional flavoring.

Are Hot Cheetos gluten-free?

Hot Cheetos (technically Flamin’ Hot Cheetos) are gluten-free – the spicy flavoring blend doesn’t have any gluten-containing ingredients.

Are Flamin’ Hot Cheetos gluten-free?

Like all the types of Cheeto cheese-flavored snacks, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos are gluten-free.

Cheetos Nutrition Information

Cheetos Crunchy Cheese Flavored Snacks

Ingredients:

  • Enriched Corn Meal (Corn Meal, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)
  • Vegetable Oil (Corn, Canola, and/or Sunflower Oil)
  • 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])
  • Salt

Nutrition Facts (per 21 pieces):

  • Calories: 160
  • Total Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Sodium: 250 mg (11% DV)
  • Total Carbohydrate: 15 g
  • Dietary Fiber: <1 g
  • Sugars: <1 g
  • Protein: 2 g

Cheetos Crunchy Flamin’ Hot Cheese Flavored Snacks

Ingredients:

  • Enriched Corn Meal (Corn Meal, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)
  • Vegetable Oil (Corn, Canola, and/or Sunflower Oil)
  • Flamin’ Hot Seasoning:
    • Maltodextrin [Made from Corn]
    • Salt
    • Sugar
    • Monosodium Glutamate
    • Yeast Extract
    • Citric Acid
    • Artificial Color [Red 40 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 6, Yellow 5]
    • Sunflower Oil
    • Cheddar Cheese [Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes]
    • Onion Powder
    • Whey
    • Whey Protein Concentrate
    • Garlic Powder
    • Natural Flavor
    • Buttermilk
    • Sodium Diacetate
    • Disodium Inosinate
    • Disodium Guanylate
    • Salt

Nutrition Facts (per 21 pieces):

  • Calories: 170
  • Total Fat: 11 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Sodium: 250 mg (11% DV)
  • Total Carbohydrate: 15 g
  • Dietary Fiber: <1 g
  • Sugars: 0 g
  • Protein: 1 g

Cheetos Crunchy Flamin’ Hot Limón Cheese Flavored Snacks

Ingredients:

  • Enriched Corn Meal (Corn Meal, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)
  • Vegetable Oil (Corn, Canola, and/or Sunflower Oil)
  • Flamin’ Hot Limon Seasoning:
    • Salt
    • Sugar
    • Monosodium Glutamate
    • Yeast Extract
    • Citric Acid
    • Artificial Color [Red 40 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 6, Yellow 5]
    • Corn Syrup Solids
    • Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
    • Cheddar Cheese [Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes]
    • Sunflower Oil
    • Onion Powder
    • Whey
    • Lime Juice
    • Maltodextrin [Made from Corn]
    • Whey Protein Concentrate
    • Garlic Powder
    • Natural Flavor
    • Buttermilk
    • Sodium Diacetate
    • Disodium Inosinate
    • Disodium Guanylate

Nutrition Facts (per 21 pieces):

  • Calories: 170
  • Total Fat: 11 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Sodium: 260 mg (11% DV)
  • Total Carbohydrate: 15 g
  • Dietary Fiber: <1 g
  • Sugars: 0 g
  • Protein: 1 g

Cheetos Crunchy XXTRA Flamin’ Hot Cheese Flavored Snacks

Ingredients:

  • Enriched Corn Meal (Corn Meal, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)
  • Vegetable Oil (Corn, Canola, and/or Sunflower Oil)
  • XXTRA Flamin’ Hot Seasoning:
    • Salt
    • Maltodextrin [Made From Corn]
    • Sugar
    • Yeast Extract
    • Monosodium Glutamate
    • Citric Acid
    • Artificial Color [Red 40 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 6, Yellow 5]
    • Sunflower Oil
    • Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
    • Cheddar Cheese [Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes]
    • Onion Powder
    • Whey
    • Natural Flavor
    • Garlic Powder
    • Whey Protein Concentrate
    • Buttermilk
    • Corn Syrup Solids
    • Sodium Diacetate
    • Salt

Nutrition Facts (per 21 pieces):

  • Calories: 160
  • Total Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Sodium: 230 mg (10% DV)
  • Total Carbohydrate: 16 g
  • Dietary Fiber: <1 g
  • Sugars: 0 g
  • Protein: 2 g

Cheetos Crunchy Cheddar Jalapeño Cheese Flavored Snacks

  • Enriched Corn Meal (Corn Meal, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)
  • Vegetable Oil (Corn, Canola, and/or Sunflower Oil)
  • Cheddar Jalapeno Seasoning:
    • Whey
    • Maltodextrin [Made From Corn]
    • Salt
    • Canola Oil
    • Buttermilk
    • Romano Cheese [Cow’s Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes]
    • Monosodium Glutamate
    • Cheddar Cheese [Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes]
    • Onion Powder
    • Sugar
    • Corn Starch
    • Natural and Artificial Flavors
    • Modified Corn Starch
    • Dextrose
    • Spices
    • Lactose
    • Jalapeno Pepper
    • Garlic Powder
    • Sodium Caseinate
    • Artificial Color [Including Yellow 6, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Red 40]
    • Skim Milk
    • Lactic Acid
    • Citric Acid
    • Malic Acid
    • Sunflower Oil
    • Disodium Inosinate
    • Disodium Guanylate
    • Salt

Nutrition Facts (per 21 pieces):

  • Calories: 160
  • Total Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Sodium: 290 mg (13% DV)
  • Total Carbohydrate: 15 g
  • Dietary Fiber: <1 g
  • Sugars: <1 g
  • Protein: 2 g

Cheetos Puffs Cheese Flavored Snacks

Ingredients:

  • Enriched Corn Meal (Corn Meal, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)
  • Vegetable Oil (Corn, Canola, and/or Sunflower Oil)
  • 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])
    • Salt

Nutrition Facts (per 13 pieces):

  • Calories: 160
  • Total Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Sodium: 270 mg (12% DV)
  • Total Carbohydrate: 16 g
  • Dietary Fiber: <1 g
  • Sugars: 1 g
  • Protein: 2 g

Cheetos Puffs Flamin’ Hot Cheese Flavored Snacks

Ingredients:

  • Enriched Corn Meal (Corn Meal, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)
  • Vegetable Oil (Corn, Canola, and/or Sunflower Oil)
  • Flamin’ Hot Seasoning:
    • Maltodextrin [Made from Corn]
    • Salt
    • Sugar
    • Artificial Color [Red 40 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 6, Yellow 5]
    • Monosodium Glutamate
    • Yeast Extract
    • Citric Acid
    • Sunflower Oil
    • Cheddar Cheese [Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes]
    • Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
    • Onion Powder
    • Whey
    • Natural Flavor
    • Garlic Powder
    • Whey Protein Concentrate
    • Buttermilk
    • Corn Syrup Solids
    • Sodium Diacetate
    • Disodium Inosinate
    • Disodium Guanylate
    • Sodium Caseinate
    • Skim Milk

Nutrition Facts (per 13 pieces):

  • Calories: 160
  • Total Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Sodium: 310 mg (13% DV)
  • Total Carbohydrate: 16 g
  • Dietary Fiber: <1 g
  • Sugars: 0 g
  • Protein: 1 g

Cheetos Paws Cheese Flavored Snacks

Ingredients:

  • Enriched Corn Meal (Corn Meal, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)
  • Vegetable Oil (Corn, Canola and/or Sunflower Oil)
  • 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])
    • Salt

Nutrition Facts (per 28 pieces):

  • Calories: 160
  • Total Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Sodium: 270 mg (12% DV)
  • Total Carbohydrate: 16 g
  • Dietary Fiber: <1 g
  • Sugars: 1 g
  • Protein: 2 g

Cheetos White Cheddar Bites Cheese Flavored Snacks

Ingredients:

  • Enriched Corn Meal (Corn Meal, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)
  • Vegetable Oil (Sunflower, Corn, and/or Canola Oil)
  • White Cheddar Seasoning:
    • Whey
    • Cheddar Cheese [Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes]
    • Canola Oil
    • Natural and Artificial Flavors
    • Maltodextrin [Made from Corn]
    • Artificial Color
    • Salt
    • Whey Protein Concentrate
    • Monosodium Glutamate
    • Lactic Acid
    • Citric Acid
    • Acetic Acid
    • Salt

Nutrition Facts (per 38 pieces):

  • Calories: 160
  • Total Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Sodium: 260 mg (11% DV)
  • Total Carbohydrate: 15 g
  • Dietary Fiber: <1 g
  • Sugars: <1 g
  • Protein: 2 g

Cheetos Crunch Pop Mix

Ingredients:

  • Cheetos Cheddar Cheese Flavored Popcorn:
    • Popcorn
    • Vegetable Oil (Corn, Canola and/or Sunflower Oil)
    • Whey
    • Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzyme)
    • Maltodextrin (Made From Corn)
    • Natural and Artificial Flavors
    • Salt
    • Whey Protein Concentrate
    • Monosodium Glutamate
    • Lactic Acid
    • Citric Acid
    • Artificial Color (Yellow 6)
  • Cheetos Crunchy Cheese Flavored Snacks:
    • Enriched Corn Meal (Corn Meal, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)
    • Vegetable Oil (Corn, Canola, and/or Sunflower Oil)
    • Whey
    • Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes)
    • Salt
    • Maltodextrin (Made from Corn)
    • Natural and Artificial Flavors
    • Whey Protein Concentrate
    • Monosodium Glutamate
    • Lactic Acid
    • Citric Acid
    • Artificial Color (Yellow 6)

Nutrition Facts (per ~1 cup):

  • Calories: 160
  • Total Fat: 11 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Sodium: 250 mg (11% DV)
  • Total Carbohydrate: 14 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugars: 1 g
  • Protein: 2 g

Cheetos Cheddar Popcorn Flavored Snacks

Ingredients:

  • Popcorn
  • Vegetable Oil (Corn, Canola oil and/or Sunflower Oil)
  • 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 Colors [Yellow 6]
    • Salt

Nutrition Facts (per 2 cups):

  • Calories: 160
  • Total Fat: 11 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Sodium: 260 mg (11% DV)
  • Total Carbohydrate: 13 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugars: 2 g
  • Protein: 3 g

Cheetos Flamin’ Hot Popcorn Flavored Snacks

Ingredients:

  • Popcorn
  • Vegetable Oil (Corn, Canola and/or Sunflower Oil)
  • Flamin’ Hot Seasoning:
    • (Maltodextrin [Made From Corn]
    • Salt
    • Yeast Extract
    • Cheddar Cheese [Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes]
    • Monosodium Glutamate
    • Sunflower Oil
    • Whey
    • Potassium Chloride
    • Citric Acid
    • Artificial Color [Red 40 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 6, Yellow 5]
    • Onion Powder
    • Sugar
    • When Protein Concentrate
    • Corn Syrup Solids
    • Buttermilk
    • Garlic Powder
    • Natural Flavors
    • Sodium Diacetate
    • Disodium Inosinate
    • Disodium Guanylate

Nutrition Facts (per 2 1/3 cup serving):

  • Calories: 160
  • Total Fat: 11 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Sodium: 320 mg (14% DV)
  • Total Carbohydrate: 13 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugars: <1 g
  • Protein: 2 g

Cheetos Fantastix Chili Cheese Flavored Baked Corn & Potato Snacks

Ingredients:

  • Whole Corn Meal
  • Enriched Corn Meal (Corn Meal, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)
  • Vegetable Oil (Corn, Canola, and/or Sunflower Oil)
  • Dried Potatoes
  • Less than 2% of the Following:
    • Maltodextrin (Made from Corn)
    • Salt
    • Whey
    • Spices
    • Monosodium Glutamate
    • Natural and Artificial Flavors
    • Onion Powder
    • Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes)
    • Garlic Powder
    • Dextrose
    • Cream Powder
    • Torula Yeast
    • Swiss Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes)
    • Colby Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes)
    • Butter (Cream, Salt)
    • Sodium Diacetate
    • Sour Cream (Cultured Cream, Skim Milk)
    • Yeast Extract
    • Artificial Color (Yellow 5, Yellow 6)
    • Jalapeno Pepper
    • Disodium Inosinate
    • Disodium Guanylate
    • Beta-Carotene

Nutrition Facts (per 1 bag [1 oz]):

  • Calories: 130
  • Total Fat: 5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 19 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2 g
  • Total Sugars: < 1g
  • Protein: 2 g

Cheetos Fantastix Flamin’ Hot Flavored Baked Corn & Potato Snacks

Ingredients:

  • Whole Corn Meal
  • Enriched Corn Meal (Corn Meal, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)
  • Vegetable Oil (Corn, Canola, and/or Sunflower Oil)
  • Dried Potatoes
  • Less Than 2% of the Following:
    • Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes)
    • Salt
    • Whey
    • Buttermilk
    • Monosodium Glutamate
    • Tomato Powder
    • Romano Cheese (Part-Skim Cow’s Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes)
    • Whey Protein Concentrate
    • Onion Powder
    • Artificial Color (Red 40 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 6)
    • Natural Flavor
    • Garlic Powder
    • Lactic Acid
    • Sugar
    • Citric Acid
    • Disodium Inosinate
    • Disodium Guanylate
    • Beta-Carotene

Nutrition Facts (per 1 bag [1 oz]):

  • Calories: 130
  • Total Fat: 5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 20 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2 g
  • Total Sugars: < 1g
  • Protein: 2 g

Cheetos Simply Puffs White Cheddar Cheese Flavored Snacks

Ingredients:

  • Enriched Corn Meal (Corn Meal, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)
  • Sunflower Oil
  • Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes)
  • Whey
  • Maltodextrin (Made from Corn)
  • Sea Salt
  • Natural Flavors
  • Sour Cream (Cultured Cream, Skim Milk)
  • Torula Yeast
  • Lactic Acid
  • Citric Acid

Nutrition Facts (per 32 pieces):

  • Calories: 160
  • Total Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Sodium: 210 mg (9% DV)
  • Total Carbohydrate: 16 g
  • Dietary Fiber: <1 g
  • Total Sugars: 1 g
  • Protein: 2 g

Cheetos Simply Puffs White Cheddar Jalapeno Cheese Flavored Snacks

Ingredients:

  • Enriched Corn Meal (Corn Meal, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)
  • Sunflower Oil
  • Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes)
  • Maltodextrin (Made from Corn)
  • Skim Milk
  • Sea Salt
  • Whey
  • Natural Flavor
  • Buttermilk
  • Onion Powder
  • Garlic Powder
  • Yeast Extract
  • Jalapeño Pepper
  • Citric Acid
  • Spice
  • Lactic Acid
  • Milk Protein Concentrate

Nutrition Facts (per 32 pieces):

  • Calories: 160
  • Total Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Sodium: 260 mg (11% DV)
  • Total Carbohydrate: 15 g
  • Dietary Fiber: <1 g
  • Total Sugars: <1 g
  • Protein: 2 g

Cheetos Simply Crunchy White Cheddar Cheese Flavored Snacks

Ingredients:

  • Enriched Corn Meal (Corn Meal, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)
  • Sunflower Oil
  • Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes)
  • Whey
  • Sea Salt
  • Maltodextrin (Made from Corn)
  • Natural Flavors
  • Sour Cream (Cultured Cream, Skim Milk)
  • Torula Yeast
  • Lactic Acid
  • Citric Acid

Nutrition Facts (per 21 pieces):

  • Calories: 160
  • Total Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Sodium: 210 mg (9% DV)
  • Total Carbohydrate: 15 g
  • Dietary Fiber: <1 g
  • Total Sugars: <1 g
  • Protein: 2 g

Cheetos Baked Crunchy Cheese Flavored Snacks

Ingredients:

  • Enriched Corn Meal (Corn Meal, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)
  • Vegetable Oil (Corn, Canola, And/Or Sunflower Oil)
  • Whey
  • Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes)
  • Maltodextrin (Made From Corn)
  • Natural And Artificial Flavors
  • Salt
  • Whey Protein Concentrate
  • Monosodium Glutamate
  • Lactic Acid
  • Citric Acid
  • Artificial Color (Yellow 6)

Nutrition Facts (per 34 pieces):

  • Calories: 140
  • Total Fat: 5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Sodium: 240 mg (10% DV)
  • Total Carbohydrate: 20 g
  • Dietary Fiber: <1 g
  • Total Sugars: 1 g
  • Protein: 2 g

Cheetos Baked Crunchy Flamin’ Hot Cheese Flavored Snacks

Ingredients:

  • Enriched Corn Meal (Corn Meal, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)
  • Vegetable Oil (Corn, Canola, and/or Sunflower Oil)
  • Salt
  • Sea Minerals (Calcium Carbonate and Magnesium Carbonate)
  • Sugar
  • Monosodium Glutamate
  • Yeast Extracts
  • Citric Acid
  • Artificial Color (Red 40 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 6, Yellow 5)
  • Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
  • Onion Powder
  • Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes)
  • Whey
  • Maltodextrin (Made from Corn)
  • Whey Protein Concentrate
  • Garlic Powder
  • Buttermilk
  • Natural Flavor
  • Sodium Diacetate
  • Lactic Acid
  • Disodium Inosinate
  • Disodium Guanylate
  • Skim Milk

Nutrition Facts (per 34 pieces):

  • Calories: 130
  • Total Fat: 5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Sodium: 230 mg (10% DV)
  • Total Carbohydrate: 20 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1 g
  • Total Sugars: <1 g
  • Protein: 2 g

Gluten-free alternatives to Cheetos

Thrive Market Non-GMO Grain-Free Puffs – Vegan Nacho

Ingredients:

  • Cassava Flour
  • Navy Bean Meal
  • Organic Coconut Oil
  • Vegan Nacho Seasoning:
    • Maltodextrin
    • Sea Salt
    • Onion Powder
    • Natural Flavor
    • Sugar
    • Tomato Powder
    • Garlic Powder
    • Yeast Extract
    • Green Bell Pepper Powder
    • Paprika
    • Spices
    • Paprika Extract
    • Lactic Acid
    • Citric Acid
    • White Distilled Vinegar
    • Jalapeno Pepper

Nutrition Facts (per 1 ounce – about 20 puffs):

  • Calories: 130
  • Total Fat: 7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Sodium: 270 mg (12% DV)
  • Total Carbohydrate: 15 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2 g
  • Total Sugars: 1 g
  • Protein: 2 g

Peatos Crunchy Curls – Fiery Hot

PeaTos Crunchy Curls, Snack Packs (4g Protein, 3g Fiber) [Fiery Hot] 4 Ounce Bags, 4 Count | Bold Flavor, Pea Protein, Gluten Free These snacks are made from a blend of peas and lentils. They are free of artificial flavors and colors.

Ingredients:

  • Pulse Flour Blend (Pea Flour, Lentil Flour, Fava Bean Protein, Pea Fiber)
  • High Oleic Sunflower And/or Safflower Oil
  • Rice
  • Fiery Hot Seasoning:
    • Maltodextrin
    • Spice
    • Sugar
    • Salt
    • White Distilled Vinegar
    • Citric Acid
    • Yeast Extract,
    • Vegetable Juice [color]
    • Malic Acid
    • Natural Flavor
    • Annatto Extract [color]
    • Natural Smoke Flavor

Nutrition Facts (per 1 oz.):

  • Calories: 130
  • Total Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Sodium: 180 mg (9% DV)
  • Total Carbohydrate: 12 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3 g
  • Total Sugars: 1 g
  • Protein: 4 g

LesserEvil Paleo Puffs “No Cheese” Cheesiness

LesserEvil "No Cheese" Cheesiness Organic Paleo Puffs, No Artificial Ingredients, Grain Free, Vegan, Pack of 24, 1 oz Bags These puffs are not only gluten- and grain-free, but they are Paleo- and vegan-friendly.

Ingredients:

  • Organic Cassava Flour
  • Organic Coconut Oil
  • Organic Tapioca Starch
  • Organic Tapioca Native Starch
  • Organic Coconut Flour
  • Organic Tapioca Solids
  • Himalayan Crystal Salt
  • Organic Sweet Potato Powder
  • Organic Nutritional Yeast
  • Organic Flavor Yeast Extract
  • Organic Garlic Powder
  • Organic Onion Powder
  • Lactic Acid
  • Organic Ground Mustard
  • Organic Spices

Nutrition Facts (per 1 oz):

  • Calories: 130
  • Total Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Sodium: 190 mg (8% DV)
  • Total Carbohydrate: 18 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: < 1 g

Related Questions

Are Cheetos chips?

Cheetos aren’t considered chips due to their shape. They’re technically cheese-flavored snacks.

Are Cheetos vegan?

Cheetos aren’t vegan because they contain milk ingredients.

Are Cheetos FDA approved?

The FDA doesn’t approve specific food and beverage products. Instead, ingredients used in foods and drinks are deemed “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) per the FDA, allowing manufacturers to include them in their products.

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Diana Gariglio-Clelland

Diana Gariglio-Clelland is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. She obtained her Bachelor's in Nutrition from the University of Idaho in 2012 and has worked in clinical, community, and primary care nutrition settings. She currently works as a freelancer on various health- and nutrition-related projects.

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