Fritos Flamin’ Hot Corn Chips
This is your guide to the nutritional information, ingredients, and allergens in Fritos Flamin’ Hot Corn Chips.
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Spicy Corn Chips Nutrition Information
Nutrition facts for Fritos Flamin’ Hot flavored corn chips is based on a measured serving of 28 grams, about 28 chips.
Calories
There are 160 calories in one serving of Flamin’ Hot Corn Chips.
Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient, per serving:
More than half of the calories (56%) are from fat. Carbohydrates contribute about 38% of the total calories and the remaining 6% of calories is from protein.
Fritos Flamin’ Hot Chips
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinCalories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on nutrition facts information provided by Frito-Lay.
Time to Burn Calories
An average adult would need to run at a moderate pace for approximately 15 minutes to burn off the calories from a serving of the spicy corn chips.
Here is a list of the approximate times required to burn off the 160 calories, by type of exercise.
FITNESS TIME TO BURN 160 CALORIES
Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.
Nutrition Facts
Review the data table below, which shows nutrition facts in a 28-gram serving of Flamin’ Hot Corn Chips
Amount (%DV) per 28g
Red indicates a high %DV.
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Calories |
160 |
%DV |
|
Total Fat |
10g |
13% |
|
Saturated Fat |
1.5g |
7% |
|
Trans Fat |
0g | |
|
Cholesterol |
0mg |
0% |
|
Sodium |
170mg |
7% |
|
Carbohydrates |
16g |
6% |
|
Dietary Fiber |
1g |
5% |
|
Total Sugars |
<1g | |
|
Protein |
2g |
%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Daily Value
Daily Value (%DV) measures the amount of a nutrient per serving, relative to the recommended limit. Use %DV to compare and select foods for a balanced diet.
As shown in the chart below, one serving of Flamin’ Hot Corn Chips has a medium level of sodium and saturated fat.
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28g (28 chips) |
%DV |
Level |
|
Saturated Fat |
7% |
MED |
|
Sodium |
8% |
MED |
%DV based on 2,000 calorie diet. FDA suggests a %DV of 5% or less is low and 20% or more is high.
Dietary Fats
A single serving of the flavored snack chips has 10 grams of total fat, including 1.5 grams of saturated fat.
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, saturated fats should contribute no more than 10% of total calories.
Sodium
A serving of Fritos corn chips with spicy seasoning and flavors contains 170 milligrams of sodium, 7% of the recommended daily limit.
As a reminder, that’s based on a single measured serving. Meaning, if you eat more (or less) than 28 grams of corn chips, then the amount of the nutrient (fat and sodium) increases (or decreases), proportionately.
Manufacturers may change recipes without notice. Always check package labels to confirm nutrition facts and ingredients for the specific product you purchase.
Compare nutrition facts in Spicy Jalapeno Corn Chips.
Corn Chips Ingredients and Allergens
Fritos Flamin’ Hot flavored snack chips are made with three primary ingredients: corn, corn oil, and special Flamin’ Hot Seasoning.
Here is the full list of ingredients in Fritos Flamin’ Hot Corn Chips.
Ingredients
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Flamin’ Hot Corn Chips |
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Corn, Corn Oil, Flamin’ Hot Seasoning |
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Flamin’ Hot Seasoning |
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Cheddar Cheese, Salt, Buttermilk, Whey, Monosodium Glutamate, Tomato Powder, Romano Cheese, Whey Protein Concentrate, Maltodextrin (made from corn), Onion Powder, Corn Oil, Artificial Color, Natural Flavors, Disodium Phosphate, Sunflower Oil, Garlic Powder, Sugar, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate |
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In April 2025, the FDA announced measures to phase out petroleum-based synthetic food dyes, including FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Green No. 3, FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Yellow No. 6, FD&C Blue No. 1, and FD&C Blue No. 2. Manufacturers have until the end of 2026 to remove the dye (and six other synthetic dyes) from foods and beverages.
Allergens
These flavored corn chips are made with milk ingredients.
Corn Chips Nutrition Comparison
Review the table below to compare summary nutrition facts in packaged corn chip snacks.
| Snack Item | Serving Size | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fritos Original Corn Chips | 32 chips (28g) | 160 | 10g | 16g | 2g | 170mg |
| Fritos Lightly Salted Corn Chips | 34 chips (28g) | 160 | 10g | 16g | 2g | 80mg |
| TOSTITOS Organic Blue Corn Chips | 6 chips (28g) | 140 | 6g | 19g | 2g | 80mg |
| TOSTITOS Cantina Yellow Corn Chips | 7 chips (28g) | 150 | 7g | 18g | 2g | 110mg |
| TOSTITOS Hint of Queso | 19 chips (28g) | 150 | 8g | 17g | 2g | 180mg |
| Fritos Flamin’ Hot Corn Chips | 28 chips (28g) | 160 | 10g | 16g | 2g | 170mg |
| Fritos Chili Cheese Corn Chips | 31 chips (28g) | 160 | 10g | 16g | 2g | 270mg |
| Fritos Spicy Jalapeno Corn Chips | 10 chips (28g) | 160 | 9g | 16g | 2g | 200mg |
Insider’s Story of the Fritos Brand
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