Crunchy Corn Kernels
Processing Score
15.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6/10Good
The processing score reflects 52 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial sweeteners, artificial flavoring, plus 3 more we flag. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
00071159000906
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.5g
6%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 160mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate 20g
7%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 0g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
Potassium 0mg
0%
* 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
31 listed · 12 flagged for reviewORIGINAL - CORN, CORN OIL, SALT, RANCH - CORN, MALTODEXTRIN, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, TOMATO POWDER, ONION POWDER, SPICES, SUGAR, GARLIC POWDER, SODIUM DIACETATE, MALIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, CITRIC ACID, TURMERIC EXTRACT, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND GUANYLATE, VINEGAR POWDER, RED 40, BBQ - CORN, BROWN SUGAR, DRIED MOLASSES, YEAST EXTRACT, ACETIC ACID, SUCRALOSE, NATURAL FLAVOR, PAPRIKA EXTRACT, CHILE PICANTE - CORN, SPICE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Crunchy Corn Kernels scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Artificial Colors (Red 40): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Artificial Sweeteners (Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Sodium Diacetate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
Within Nuts & Seeds, this product is more processed than about 84% of the 20,883 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 Crunchy Corn Kernels' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Flavor EnhancersUPF marker
In this product: Disodium Inosinate And Guanylate.
Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Corn 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, Brown Sugar, Dried Molasses.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Malic Acid, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Acetic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Citrate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
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