Ranch Flavor Protein Chips, Ranch
Processing Score
7.8Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6.5/10Good
The processing score reflects 27 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
637480000246
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size32 g
Amount per serving
Calories
140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g
9%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 310mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate 8g
3%
Dietary Fiber 4g
14%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 13g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 290mg
22%
Iron 0.2mg
1%
Potassium 60mg
1%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
24 listed · 5 flagged for reviewPROTEIN BLEND (CALCIUM CASEINATE, MILK PROTEIN ISOLATE, WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE)SUNFLOWER OIL, POLYDEXTROSE, NATURAL FLAVORS, BUTTERMILK POWDER, PSYLLIUM HUSK, CORN STARCH, NONFAT DRY MILK, THE FOLLOWING: SALT, SOLUBLE CORN FIBER, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, YEAST EXTRACT, TOMATO POWDER, CALCIUM CARBONATE, TURMERIC OLEORESIN, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, XANTHAN GUM, CHIA SEED, SPICE, CHEDDAR CHEESE POWDER (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), WHEY POWDER, MALIC ACID, ACACIA GUM, SUGAR**.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Ranch Flavor Protein Chips, Ranch scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum, Acacia Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Chips & Crisps, this product is more processed than about 56% of the 10,682 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Ranch Flavor Protein Chips, Ranch's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Protein Blend (Calcium Caseinate, Milk Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Isolate)Sunflower Oil, Calcium Carbonate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Polydextrose, Sugar**.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: The Following: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Malic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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