Fritos Bar-B-Q chips deliver indulgent, flavour-packed crunch—rich in fat, sodium, and packed with sweet, smoky seasoning. Yet, due to complex flavouring, they’re not reliably gluten-free and may pose a problem for those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease.
Per ~28 g serving (≈31 chips):
Calories: ~150–160 kcal
Fat: ~10 g (sat. fat ~1–1.5 g)
Carbs: ~16 g (including ~1 g sugar, ~1 g fibre)
Protein: ~2 g
Sodium: ~290 mg (around 12% DV)
Per 100 g:
Calories: ~512 kcal
Fat: ~31 g (saturated ~12.2 g)
Carbs: ~52 g (sugars ~1.2 g, fibre ~6.7 g)
Protein: ~6.2 g
Sodium: ~685 mg
Core Ingredients:
Corn; vegetable oil (corn and/or canola); salt; maltodextrin; spices; sugar; dextrose; onion powder; tomato powder; monosodium glutamate (MSG); hydrolysed corn protein; paprika; modified corn starch; natural & artificial flavours; garlic powder; citric acid; yeast extract; flavour enhancers (disodium inosinate & guanylate)
Allergen/Contaminant Insights:
A Redditor with gluten sensitivity reported that BBQ-flavoured Fritos are not universally gluten-free, likely due to flavouring ingredients or cross-contact—not inherently wheat-based but still problematic for sensitive individuals
Another Reddit discussion confirms that while plain Fritos are generally gluten-free, BBQ variants often aren’t, possibly due to caramel colours or wheat-derived ingredients in flavourings
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Corn chips with barbecue seasoning |
| Calories (28 g) | ~150–160 kcal |
| Macronutrients | ~10 g fat, ~16 g carbs, ~2 g protein |
| Allergens | Not wheat-based, but flavourings may contain gluten or cause cross-contact |
| Other Additives | Includes MSG, artificial/natural flavours |
All Weights Are Approximate.
£2.25
