Bacon Ranch Potato Skins Snacks, Bacon Ranch
Processing Score
17.1Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 43 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, MSG, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
720495923416
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g
12%
Saturated Fat 1.5g
8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 200mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate 15g
5%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 10mg
1%
Iron 0.2mg
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
37 listed · 12 flagged for reviewPOTATO FLAKES, POTATO STARCH, SOYBEAN OIL AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, WHOLE GRAIN CORN, TAPIOCA STARCH, ENRICHED CORN MEAL (DEGERMED YELLOW CORN, FERROUS SULFATE, NIACIN, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN AND FOLIC ACID), SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, CARAMEL COLOR, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, NONFAT DRY MILK, SUGAR, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, SODIUM DIACETATE, TORULA YEAST, TOMATO POWDER, SPICES, CORNSTARCH, YEAST EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, MALIC ACID, CALCIUM SILICATE, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, CANOLA OIL, GUM ACACIA, GLYCERINE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TURMERIC EXTRACT, RED 40, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1, SILICON DIOXIDE (PROCESSING AID).
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Bacon Ranch Potato Skins Snacks, Bacon Ranch scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Colors (Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Smoke Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Sodium Diacetate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate And Disodium Guanylate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Gum Acacia): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Chips & Crisps, this product is more processed than about 85% 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 Bacon Ranch Potato Skins Snacks, Bacon 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.
- EmulsifiersUPF marker
In this product: Glycerine.
Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil And/Or Sunflower Oil, Canola Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin, Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Potassium Chloride.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color, Titanium Dioxide.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Torula Yeast, Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Malic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Bacon vs Sausage comparison.
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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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