Smoky Chile Queso Corn Snacks

Processing Score

10.0Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

5/10Good

The processing score reflects 34 ingredients, including MSG, corn syrup, enriched flour or grain, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and total fat.

Nutrition Highlights

Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source

Nutrient Alerts

High SodiumHigh Fat

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Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

0028400731485

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size28 g

Amount per serving

Calories

140

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7g

Saturated Fat 1g

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 180mg

Total Carbohydrate 18g

Dietary Fiber 1g

Total Sugars 1g

Protein 2g

Vitamin D 0mcg

Calcium 20mg

Iron 1mg

Potassium 60mg

* 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 · 8 flagged for review

ENRICHED CORN MEAL (CORN MEAL, FERROUS SULFATE, NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), VEGETABLE OIL (CORN, CANOLA, AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), SPICES (INCLUDING JALAPENO PEPPERS AND RED PEPPERS), MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM CORN), LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, ONION POWDER, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), WHEY, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, TOMATO POWDER, BUTTERMILK, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVORS, LACTIC ACID, VINEGAR, GARLIC POWDER, LIME JUICE, CALCIUM LACTATE, CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, PAPRIKA EXTRACTS.

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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Smoky Chile Queso Corn Snacks 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.
Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Guanylate, Disodium Inosinate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.

Within Other Snacks, this product is more processed than about 65% of the 7,439 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 Smoky Chile Queso Corn Snacks' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vegetable Oil (Corn, Canola, And/Or Sunflower Oil).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Maltodextrin (Made From Corn), Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Less Than 2% Of Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Lactic Acid, Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Lactate, Disodium Phosphate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Doritos vs Tostitos and Doritos vs Lay's comparisons. You can also see how it fits our Doritos explainer.

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