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Jalapeno Cheese Puffs, 7 OZ
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Jalapeno Cheese Puffs, 7 OZ

BARBARAS BAKERY
Available at Whole Foods
150
Calories
2g
Protein
2g
Sugars
190mg
Sodium
58
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this bag in the snack aisle or at the checkout — perfect for movie nights, game-day spreads, or a salty impulse grab. Its airy, extruded crunch and bright jalapeño-cheddar hit feel indulgent and a little nostalgic, while the refined cornmeal, processed cheeses, added oils and stabilizing additives reveal industrial processing that creates the light texture and long shelf life.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 7
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium190mg8%
Total Carbohydrate13g5%
Total Sugars2g
Protein2g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

YELLOW, CORN, MEAL, EXPELLER, PRESSED, HIGH, OLEIC, OIL, (SUNFLOWER,, SAFFLOWER, AND/OR, CANOLA), CHEDDAR, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, SALT,, ANNATTO, EXTRACT, [FOR, COLOR],, CHEESE, CULTURES,, ENZYMES), WHEY, BUTTERMILK, SALT, BUTTER, GREEN, BELL, PEPPER, BLUE, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, SALT,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, ENZYMES), ONION, POWDER, JALAPENO, PEPPER, GARLIC, POWDER, LACTIC, ACID, ANNATTO, AND, PAPRIKA, EXTRACTS, (FOR, COLOR), TOCOPHEROLS, (ANTIOXIDANTS, TO, PRESERVE, FRESHNESS)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • High Oleic Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Safflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Annatto - Artificial coloring
  • Paprika - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains processed cheeses, refined high-oleic oils, flavor powders and additives (tocopherols, lactic acid, color extracts) and is manufactured into an extruded puffed snack — characteristics of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Jalapeno Cheese Puffs, 7 OZ

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These cheesy puffs pack in flavor with a moderate calorie count of 150 per serving, but they’re not exactly a superfood. They’re more of an indulgent snack, so if you’re looking for something to munch on during movie night, they hit the spot!

Perfect For

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road-trip
back-to-school

Vibe:

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$3.99
per package