Fritos Flavor Twists Honey BBQ Ingredients
I wrote this post to provide you with more detailed information about the calories, nutrition and ingredients in Fritos® Flavor Twists Honey BBQ chips.
Calories and Nutrition
The nutrition facts related to honey barbecue corn chips are based on a single serving size. One serving is measured as 28 grams, or about 23 chips.
Calories in Honey BBQ Corn Chips
There are 160 calories in one serving of Fritos® Honey BBQ Twists. Nine grams of fat makes up 53% of the total calories. Carbs contribute 42% of the total, and the remaining 5% is from 2 grams of protein.
- Fat: 85 calories
- Carbs: 65 calories
- Protein: 10 calories
- Total: 160 calories per serving
The caloric breakout by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label printed on the package of Fritos Honey BBQ Twists.
Sodium and Potassium
One serving of chips has 200 milligrams of sodium, which is 9% of the total daily value recommended by the FDA.
There are 40 milligrams of potassium in one serving, a nominal amount (less than 1%) when compared with the recommended (>4,500mg) daily amount.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients and Allergens
Ingredients in Honey BBQ Flavor Twists
Here are the ingredients used in the corn chips and BBQ flavored seasoning.
Chips
The chips are made with only three ingredients: Corn, Corn Oil, and Salt.
Honey BBQ Seasoning
The ingredients in the seasoning include Salt, Maltodextrin (made from corn), Sugar, Brown Sugar, Onion Powder, Monosodium Glutamate, Dextrose, Honey Solids, Spices, Tomato Powder, Molasses Solids, Yeast Extract, Artificial Color (Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Blue 2 Lake, Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1), Natural and Artificial Flavors, Garlic Powder, Corn Starch, Citric Acid, Disodium Inosinate, and Disodium Guanylate.
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.
An Insider’s Story of the Fritos® Brand
If you would like to learn more about the Frito Company, check Fritos® Pie. It’s written by Kaleta Doolin, the daughter of Elmer Doolin, the company’s founder. Fritos Pie is filled with personal stories, photographs, and insights into the founding and growth of a global snack brand.
Corn Chip Snacks: Nutrition Comparison
Here is an easy to read table that summarizes the nutrition facts for select popular corn chip snacks. You can use the small arrows in the top row to sort by snack, calories, fat, carbohydrates, and protein.
| 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 |
| Fritos Flamin’ Hot Corn Chips | 31 chips (28g) | 160 | 9g | 16g | 2g | 190mg |
| Fritos Chili Cheese Corn Chips | 31 chips (28g) | 160 | 10g | 16g | 2g | 210mg |
| Fritos Spicy Jalapeno Corn Chips | 10 chips (28g) | 160 | 9g | 16g | 2g | 200mg |
Nutrition facts and ingredients source: Fritos
Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
