Doritos are an immensely popular snack and are a favorite in lunches and at parties. Doritos have been produced by Frito-Lay since 1964 and run creative Super Bowl ads each year. The word comes from the Spanish word doradito, which means little fried and golden thing.
Doritos has two flavors of gluten-free chips: Doritos Simply Organic White Cheddar Flavored Tortilla Chips and Doritos Toasted Corn Tortilla Chips. The rest of the Doritos contain no gluten ingredients but are produced in a factory that processes gluten and non-gluten products. The best healthier and gluten-free alternatives to Doritos are Siete Ranch Tortilla Chips and Beanfields Nacho Bean Chip.
Let’s talk about the history of Doritos, its many flavors, which flavors are gluten-free and which ones are probably not, and the nutrition of some popular varieties. Finally, we’ll present some gluten-free alternatives.
History
Doritos first appeared at Disneyland in California. A little snack shop called The Casa de Fritos cut up tortillas, added seasonings, and fried them. The owner of Frito Lay took notice of their popularity and was soon producing them in their Tulsa plant. The first chips were Toasted Corn, followed by Taco and Nacho Cheese a few years later.
Over the years, many flavors have come and gone. The company has gone through rebranding and a concentration on advertising, especially during Super Bowl games. They are very well known and have a large market share.
Doritos Flavors
Doritos come in many varieties:
- Doritos Flavored Tortilla Chips
- Nacho Cheese
- Cool Ranch
- Spicy Sweet Chili
- Poppin’ Jalapeno
- Spicy Nacho
- Salsa Verde
- Blazin’ Buffalo & Ranch
- Taco Flavored
- Doritos 3D Crunch
- Spicy Ranch
- Chili Cheese Nacho
- Doritos Flamin’ Hot
- Nacho Flavored
- Limon
- Doritos Dinamita Chile Limon Flavored Rolled Tortilla Chips
- Doritos Flamas Flavored Tortilla Chips
- Doritos Tapatio Flavored Tortilla Chips
- Simply Organic
- Spicy White Cheddar
- White Cheddar
Gluten-Free Doritos
The Simply Organic line of Tortilla Chips is organic and gluten-free.
Simply Organic White Cheddar
Ingredients:
- Organic Yellow Corn
- Organic Expeller-Pressed Sunflower Oil
- Organic Cheddar Cheese
- Milk
- Cheese Cultures
- Salt
- Enzymes
- Organic Maltodextrin (Made from Corn)
- Sea Salt
- Organic Sweet Cream Buttermilk
- Organic Tomato Powder
- Flavors
- Organic Onion Powder
- Organic Romano Cheese
- Cow’s Milk
- Cheese Cultures
- Salt
- Enzymes
- Organic Butter
- Cream
- Salt
- Organic Skim Milk
- Organic Spices
- Citric Acid
- Organic Garlic Powder
- Organic Cream
- Lactic Acid
Nutrition Facts (per 1 oz – 12 chips):
- 150 Calories
- 8g Fat (3.5g Monounsaturated, 2.5g Polyunsaturated, 1g Saturated)
- 0mg Cholesterol
- 170mg Sodium
- 17g Carbohydrates (1g Fiber)
- 2g Protein
- 30mg Calcium
- 36mg Potassium
Doritos Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips (Original Flavor)
Doritos Nacho Cheese Original Chips contains gluten-free ingredients, but there is a possibility of cross-contamination from the processing equipment.
Ingredients:
- Corn
- Vegetable Oil (Corn, Canola, and/or Sunflower Oil)
- Maltodextrin (Made from Corn)
- Salt
- Cheddar Cheese
- Milk
- Cheese Cultures
- Salt
- Enzymes
- Whey
- Monosodium Glutamate
- Buttermilk
- Romano Cheese
- Part-skim Cow’s Milk
- Cheese Cultures
- Salt
- Enzymes
- Whey Protein Concentrate
- Onion Powder
- Corn Flour
- Natural & Artificial Flavor
- Dextrose
- Tomato Powder
- Lactose
- Spices
- Artificial Color
- Yellow 6
- Yellow 5
- Red 40
- Lactic Acid
- Citric Acid
- Sugar
- Garlic Powder
- Skim Milk
- Red and Green Bell Pepper Powder
- Disodium Inosinate
- Disodium Guanylate
Nutrition Facts (per 1 oz – about 12 chips):
- 150 Calories
- 8g Fat (1g Saturated)
- 210mg Sodium
- 0mg Cholesterol
- 18g Carbohydrates (1g Fiber, 1g Sugar)
- 2g Protein
- 40mg Calcium
- 50mg Potassium
- 3mg Iron
Doritos 3D Crunch Corn Snacks Chili Cheese Nacho Flavored
A more recent addition to the Doritos line-up, these chips are made with gluten-free ingredients but not labeled as such.
Ingredients:
- Corn Flour
- Vegetable Oil (Corn, Canola, and/or Sunflower)
- Salt
- Cheddar Cheese
- Milk
- Cheese Cultures
- Salt
- Enzymes
- Whey
- Spices
- Maltodextrin (Made from Corn)
- Monosodium Glutamate
- Buttermilk
- Romano Cheese
- Cow’s Milk
- Cheese Cultures
- Salt
- Enzymes
- Natural and Artificial Flavors
- Onion Powder
- Baking Soda
- Whey Protein Concentrate
- Tomato Powder
- Citric Acid
- Garlic Powder
- Potassium Chloride
- Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
- Monoglycerides
- Artificial Color
- Yellow 6
- Yellow 5
- Yellow 6 Lake
- Blue 2 Lake
- Disodium Inosinate
- Disodium Guanylate
Nutrition Facts (per 27 pieces):
- 130 Calories
- 7g Fat (1g Saturated)
- 0mg Cholesterol
- 210mg Sodium
- 18g Carbohydrates (2g Fiber, less than 1g Sugar)
- 2g Protein
- 30mg Calcium
- 0.6mg Iron
- 100mg Potassium
Are Doritos Locos Tacos Gluten-Free?
Doritos paired with Taco Bell to create the Nacho Cheese Doritos Loco. Yes, it is advertised as gluten-free.
Ingredients:
- Cheddar Cheese
- Cultured Pasteurized Milk
- Salt
- Enzymes
- Annatto (VC)
- Anti-caking agent
- Shell
- Ground Corn
- Vegetable Oil (Sunflower, Corn, Canola, and/or Soybean Oil)
- Corn Flour
- Seasoning
- Maltodextrin
- Salt
- Cheddar Cheese
- Whey
- Monosodium Glutamate
- Buttermilk
- Romano Cheese
- Whey Protein Concentrate
- Onion Powder
- Disodium Phosphate
- Natural and Artificial Flavor
- Dextrose
- Tomato Powder
- Lactose
- Spices
- Turmeric and Annatto (VC)
- Lactic Acid
- Citric Acid
- Sugar
- Garlic Powder
- Nonfat Milk
- Red and Green Bell Pepper Powder
- Disodium Inosinate & Guanylate
- Yellow 5 & 6
- Caramel Color
- Red 40
- Iceberg Lettuce
- Fresh Iceberg Lettuce (Certified Vegan)
- Seasoned Beef
- Beef
- Water
- Seasoning
- Cellulose
- Chili Pepper
- Maltodextrin
- Salt
- Oats
- Soy Lecithin
- Spices
- Tomato Powder
- Sugar
- Onion Powder
- Citric Acid
- Natural Flavors (including Smoke Flavor)
- Torula Yeast
- Cocoa
- Disodium Inosinate & Guanylate
- Dextrose
- Lactic Acid
- Modified Corn Starch
- Salt
- Sodium Phosphates
Nutrition Facts (per 1 Taco):
- 170 Calories
- 9g Fat (3.5g Saturated)
- 350mg Sodium
- 25mg Cholesterol
- 13g Carbohydrates (3g Fiber, less than 1g Sugar)
- 8g Protein
Are Cool Ranch Doritos Gluten-Free?
This flavor contains gluten-free ingredients, but there is a possibility of cross-contamination from the processing equipment.
Ingredients:
- Corn
- Vegetable Oil (Corn, Canola and/or Sunflower Oil)
- Maltodextrin (Made from Corn)
- Salt
- Tomato Powder
- Lactose
- Whey
- Skim Milk
- Onion Powder
- Sugar
- Garlic Powder
- Monosodium Glutamate
- Maltodextrin (Made from Corn)
- Cheddar Cheese
- Milk
- Cheese Cultures
- Salt
- Enzymes
- Dextrose
- Malic Acid
- Corn Syrup Solids
- Buttermilk
- Natural and Artificial Flavors
- Sodium Acetate
- Artificial Color
- Red 40
- Blue 1
- Yellow 5
- Spice
- Citric Acid
- Disodium Inosinate
- Disodium Guanylate
Nutrition Facts (per 1 oz – about 12 chips):
- 150 Calories
- 8g Fat (1g Saturated)
- 190mg Sodium
- 0mg Cholesterol
- 18g Carbohydrates (1g Fiber, 1g Sugar)
- 2g Protein
- 30mg Calcium
- 50mg Potassium
- 3mg Iron
Alternatives
All of our alternatives here are gluten-free, and some are vegan.
Siete Nacho Flavor Tortilla Chips
Siete chips are non-GMO, dairy-free, grain-free, gluten-free, soy-free, vegan, and paleo.
Ingredients:
- Cassava Flour
- Avocado Oil
- Coconut Flour
- Nutritional Yeast
- Tomato Powder
- Chia Seed
- Sea Salt
- Citric Acid
- Garlic Powder
- Jalapeno Powder
- Onion Powder
- Serrano Powder
Nutrition Facts (per oz – 19 Chips):
- 130 Calories
- 7g Fat (1g Saturated)
- 0mg Cholesterol
- 125g Sodium
- 19g Carbohydrates (3g Fiber, 1g Sugar)
- 20mg Calcium
- 6mg Iron
- 150mg Potassium
Siete Ranch Tortilla Chips
Siete chips are non-GMO, dairy-free, grain-free, gluten-free, soy-free, vegan, and paleo.
Ingredients:
- Cassava Flour
- Avocado Oil
- Coconut Flour
- Nutritional Yeast
- Coconut Milk Powder
- Chia Seed
- Sea Salt
- Garlic Powder
- Lactic Acid
- Onion Powder
- Citric Acid
- Dill Weed
- Parsley Powder
Nutrition Facts (per 1 oz – 19 Chips):
- 130 Calories
- 7g Fat (1g Saturated)
- 0mg Cholesterol
- 135g Sodium
- 19g Carbohydrates (3g Fiber, 1g Sugar)
- 1g Protein
- 40mg Calcium
- 6mg Iron
- 150mg Potassium
Beanfields Nacho Bean Chip
Beanfield Chips are vegan, non-GMO, and gluten-free.
Ingredients:
- Black Beans
- Navy Beans
- Brown Rice
- Safflower or Sunflower Oil
- Seasoning Blend
- Tapioca Maltodextrin
- Salt
- Tomato Powder
- Sugar
- Onion Powder
- Yeast Extract
- Dehydrated Green and Red Bell Pepper
- Paprika
- Natural Flavors
- Extractives of Annatto
- Lactic Acid
- Grill Flavor (from Sunflower Oil)
Nutrition Facts (per 1 oz – 11 Chips):
- 130 Calories
- 8g Fat (1g Saturated)
- 0mg Cholesterol
- 180mg Sodium
- 16g Carbohydrates (4g Fiber)
- 4g Protein
- 30mg Calcium
- 1mg Iron
- 110mg Potassium
Wilde Salt & Vinegar Chicken Protein Chips
No dairy, no potatoes, no nuts, no grain, no plant protein concentrates, and no gluten. These chips are made from chicken.
Ingredients:
- Natural Chicken Breast
- Tapioca Starch
- Expeller Pressed High Oleic Sunflower Oil
- Dried Egg Whites
- Chicken Broth
- Sea Salt
- White Distilled Vinegar
- Citric Acid
- Tapioca Syrup Solids
- Rosemary Extract
- White Pepper
- Garlic Powder
- Tapioca Maltodextrin
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- 160 Calories
- 10g Fat (1g Saturated)
- 25mg Cholesterol
- 190mg Sodium
- 8g Carbohydrates
- 10g Protein
- 2% RDI of Iron
Kibo Chickpea Chips
Kibo Chips are non-GMO, dairy-free, and gluten-free.
Varieties:
- Himalayan Salt
- Mediterranean Herbs
- Pico de Gallo
Ingredients in Pico de Gallo Flavor:
- Chickpea Flour
- Rice Flour
- Protein Concentrate (Soy)
- Tapioca Starch
- Fiber (Soy)
- Yellow Split Pea
- Vegetable Oil (Sunflower)
- Dehydrated Vegetables (Tomato, Onion, Garlic, Parsley)
- Salt
- Paprika
- Spices (including Jalapeno)
- Lime Juice
- Citric Acid
- Lime Oil
- Lime Juice
- Ascorbic Acid
- Cane Sugar
- Citric Acid
- Vinegar Powder
- Corn
- White Distilled Vinegar
- Malic Acid
- Flavors
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- 110 Calories
- 3g Fat
- 0mg Cholesterol
- 210mg Sodium
- 14g Carbohydrates (4g Fiber, 1g Sugar)
- 7g Protein
Related Questions
Are any Doritos Vegan?
Spicy Sweet Chili, Lightly Salted, and Blaze Flavored are made with vegan-friendly ingredients. Still, they are made in the same factory as the other varieties, so there is a significant chance of cross-contamination. The rest of the varieties contain milk products.
How are Doritos made?
Doritos takes yellow corn and cooks it until it becomes soft. It’s made into a dough and then formed into soft tortilla chips. These chips are then sent through hot boxes, where they are dried and crisped. The deep-frying process comes next, where the chips are fried in hot oil for one minute. Then the chips are tossed with the flavors and bagged.
How many bags of Doritos are made per day?
Dorito factories make 8 million bags a day or 2 billion bags per year. Milk from 10,000 cows is used to make the flavorings.
Are Doritos Healthy?
The Doritos Simply Organic line is the best they have to offer, but even that has significant amounts of fat. Sodium and carbohydrates. The second thing to remember when eating any snack foods is to stick to one serving size. For Doritos, this is about 12 chips. Finally, Doritos has a lot of processed ingredients, including MSG and artificial colors.