No. 005 · Snacks · Added 31 Aug 2026Doritos (Frito-Lay/PepsiCo) · 28 g (about 11 chips); ~18 servings per 520.9g bag
170mg sodium/ serving → 9% of adult daily limit A short ingredient list up front (corn, oil, cheese) followed by a long tail of flavour-enhancing additives — MSG, two nucleotide flavour enhancers, and three synthetic dyes.
Contains milkColoured with Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow, INS 110), Yellow 5 (Tartrazine, INS 102), and Red 40 (Allura Red, INS 129) — all three are part of the "Southampton Six" colours with an EU hyperactivity warningContains MSG and two related flavour-enhancing nucleotides
Per serving vs. daily limit
Total sugar1g / serving
Adult4%
Child 9–135%
Child 4–87%
sodium170mg / serving
Adult9%
Child 9–1311%
Child 4–814%
Saturated fat1g / serving
Adult5%
Child 9–136%
Child 4–88%
Nutrition
Per serving| Energy | 150 kcal |
| Total carbohydrates | 17 g |
| Dietary fibre | 1 g |
| Total sugar | 1 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Total fat | 8 g |
| — saturated | 1 g |
| — trans | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 170 mg |
Ingredients worth knowing
Corn, Vegetable Oil (Corn, Canola, Soybean, and/or Sunflower Oil), Corn Maltodextrin, and Less Than 2% of: Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Salt, Whey, Monosodium Glutamate, Buttermilk, Romano Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Whey Protein Concentrate, Onion Powder, Potassium Salt, Corn Flour, Natural & Artificial Flavors, 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 Peppers, Disodium Inosinate, and Disodium Guanylate. Contains Milk Ingredients.
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) (INS 621)
Flavour enhancer providing umami/savoury taste. Extensively studied and considered safe by major food safety bodies (FDA, EFSA); some people report mild sensitivity, though controlled studies haven't consistently confirmed a causal link.
Allura Red (Red 40) (INS 129)
Synthetic red azo dye, one of the "Southampton Six" colours a UK study linked to increased hyperactivity in some children — requires a warning label in the EU. Labelled as "Red 40" or "FD&C Red No. 40" on some imported products.
Sunset Yellow (INS 110)
Synthetic orange-yellow azo dye, another of the "Southampton Six" colours — same EU hyperactivity warning requirement as tartrazine and Ponceau 4R.
Tartrazine (INS 102)
Synthetic yellow azo dye, also one of the "Southampton Six." Can trigger reactions in aspirin-sensitive individuals, alongside the same EU hyperactivity labelling requirement.
Disodium Inosinate (INS 631)
Flavour enhancer typically used alongside MSG to boost savoury/umami taste. Considered safe at typical food-use levels.
Disodium Guanylate (INS 627)
Flavour enhancer typically used alongside MSG and disodium inosinate to boost savoury taste. Considered safe at typical food-use levels.
Lactic Acid (INS 270)
Common acidulant, naturally occurring in fermented foods. Well-studied, low concern.
Maltodextrin
Highly processed carbohydrate used as a flavour carrier/bulking agent. Not a toxicity concern, but has a high glycemic index and adds to overall carb load.
Citric Acid (INS 330)
Naturally occurring fruit acid used as an acidulant. Well-studied, low concern; frequent intake from acidic drinks can contribute to dental erosion.