Fritos Flavor Twists Honey BBQ

Fritos Flavor Twists Honey BBQ with text '160 calories per serving'.

These Flavor Twists snacks are corkscrew-shaped crunchy corn chips with a honey and tangy barbecue flavor.

One serving has 160 calories, 9 grams fat, 16 grams carbohydrates, and 2 grams protein.

Read this comprehensive guide to learn more about the nutritional information and ingredients in Fritos Flavor Twists Honey BBQ chips.

Honey BBQ Corn Chips Nutrition Facts

The nutrition facts related to honey barbecue corn chips are based on a single serving size measured as 28 grams, which is about 23 corn chips.

NUTRITION INFO

160 Calories

Serving: 28g

% Daily Value

Saturated Fat

6%

med

Sodium

9%

med

Added Sugars

0%

LOW

%DV based on 2,000 calories

Reference to the percentage daily value (%DV) is a measure of how much one nutrient per serving contributes to a diet of 2,000 calories per day.

Calories

There are 160 calories in one serving of Fritos Honey BBQ Twists.

Here is a summary of the number of calories by macronutrient per serving:

  • 85 calories from fat
  • 65 calories from total carbs
  • 10 calories from protein

Over half of the total calories are derived from dietary fat. Carbohydrates contribute 41% of the total calories and the remaining 6% is from protein.

Fritos Honey BBQ Flavor Twists

% Calories from Fat, Carbs and Protein
Calories
fat
53%
carbohydrates
41%
Protein
6%

ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 160 CALORIES

  • Run 15 minutes
  • Play Golf (drive cart) 40 minutes
  • Swim 20 minutes

Check and compare nutrition facts in similar chips such as the chili cheese corn chips and a side of cheese dip.

Sodium and Potassium

One serving of chips has 200 milligrams of sodium, which is 9% of the total daily value recommended by the FDA.

Please remember that’s based on a single measured serving of 28 grams. If you eat more than about 23 pieces, the amount of sodium increases accordingly.

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

Serving Size 28g (23 pieces)

Amount per serving

Calories

160

% Daily Value

Red indicates a high %DV.

Total Fat

9g

12%

Saturated Fat

1.5g

6%

Trans Fat

0g

Cholesterol

0mg

0%

Sodium

200mg

9%

Carbohydrates

16g

6%

Dietary Fiber

1g

5%

Total Sugars

<1g

Added Sugars

0g

0%

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.

Fritos Flavor Twists Honey BBQ with text '160 calories per serving'.
The Honey BBQ Flavor Twists contain 160 calories per serving.

Honey BBQ Fritos Ingredients and Allergens

Ingredients

There are only three ingredients in Fritos corn chips. The honey and BBQ flavoring, however, has more than a dozen ingredients, colors, and additives.

Here is the complete list of ingredients in the chips and the seasoning.

Chips

Ingredients in chips:Corn, Corn Oil, and Salt.

Honey BBQ Seasoning

Ingredients:Salt, Maltodextrin (made from corn), Sugar, Brown Sugar, Onion Powder, Monosodium Glutamate, Dextrose, Honey Solids, Spices, Tomato Powder, Molasses Solids, Yeast Extract, Artificial Color, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Garlic Powder, Corn Starch, Citric Acid, Disodium Inosinate, and Disodium Guanylate.

  • Artificial Color includes Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Blue 2 Lake, Red 40, Yellow 5, and Blue 1.

What is Monosodium Glutamate?

Monosodium Glutamate (or sodium glutamate), frequently known as simply MSG, is the sodium salt of glutamic acid. The additive is used in Honey BBQ Seasoning.

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.

Allergens

The FDA has identified eight major food allergens: egg, fish, milk, peanuts, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

These Honey BBQ chips are made with corn and does not contain any of the common food allergens.

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 Chips

Nutrition Comparison

The following table provides a summary of nutrition facts for select popular corn chip snacks.

Use the small arrows in the top row to sort by type of snack or nutrient. Click the plus icon on smaller screens to display additional information.

Snack ItemServing SizeCaloriesFatCarbsProteinSodium
Fritos Original Corn Chips32 chips (28g)16010g16g2g170mg
Fritos Lightly Salted Corn Chips34 chips (28g)16010g16g2g80mg
TOSTITOS Organic Blue Corn Chips6 chips (28g)1406g19g2g80mg
TOSTITOS Cantina Yellow Corn Chips7 chips (28g)1507g18g2g110mg
TOSTITOS Hint of Queso19 chips (28g)1508g17g2g180mg
Fritos Flamin’ Hot Corn Chips31 chips (28g)1609g16g2g190mg
Fritos Chili Cheese Corn Chips31 chips (28g)16010g16g2g270mg
Fritos Spicy Jalapeno Corn Chips10 chips (28g)1609g16g2g200mg

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.

Nutrition facts and ingredients source: Fritos

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