What is monosodium glutamate?

Monosodium Glutamate (or sodium glutamate), frequently known as simply MSG, is the sodium salt of glutamic acid. Glutamic acid is an amino acid that forms protein found naturally in animal (including humans) and plant proteins. It's a key component in seaweed extract, the origin of producing monosodium glutamate as a flavor enhancer in foods. MSG is produced through the fermentation and neutralization of glutamic acid found in plant-based products such as corn, sugar cane, or sugar beets.

Fast Food

We provide information about popular fast food menu items. Our primary focus is aggregating nutritional information, including calories, nutrients, ingredients, and allergens to help you learn what’s in food and beverages served at quick service restaurants and make informed decisions about your diet.

Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips
08/05/2025

There are 310 calories, 14 grams of fat, 16 grams of carbohydrates, and 29 grams of protein in a 3-piece order of…

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Wendy’s Baconator Cheeseburger
09/21/2025

Wendy’s Baconator cheeseburger combines 1/2 pound of fresh beef with American cheese and six pieces of Applewood smoked bacon. A standard serving is…

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Dairy Queen Chili Cheese Hot Dog
07/25/2025

You can order a plain hot dog, top it with chili and cheese, or order a combo meal, which includes fries and…

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Shake Shack Chicken Shack
07/26/2025

White-meat chicken breast is breaded and cooked until crispy and juicy. Topped with lettuce, pickles, and a buttermilk herb mayo dressing, the…

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Wendy’s Sugar Cookie
09/20/2025

Wendy’s soft sugar cookie has 330 calories, 16 grams of dietary fat, 44 grams of carbohydrates, and three grams of protein. Read…

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Wendy’s Chocolate Chunk Cookie
10/30/2025

Wendy’s chocolate chunk cookie is a soft, fresh-baked cookie filled with semi-sweet chocolate chunks. There are 330 calories, 16 grams of dietary…

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Whataburger Avocado Bacon Burger
10/26/2025

A Whataburger Avocado Bacon Burger is made with a large 100% beef patty, American cheese, three slices of bacon, avocado, tomato, and…

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Five Guys Cheeseburger
10/24/2025

A Five Guys cheeseburger is made with fresh ground beef patties that are grilled to order. Each patty is topped with American-style…

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Dunkin’ Cinnamon Raisin Bagel
10/23/2025

Order the cinnamon raisin bagel from Dunkin’ as is, toasted, with a side of butter, or with cream cheese spread. There are…

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McDonald’s Sausage Biscuit Sandwich
10/26/2025

McDonald’s Sausage Biscuit sandwich is made with a hot sausage patty served on a buttermilk biscuit that’s topped with real butter. There…

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