Tortilla Chips
Processing Score
14.9Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 33 ingredients, including artificial colors, MSG, ingredients listed as artificial, plus 3 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
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
028400595858
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g
10%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 200mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate 16g
6%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 2g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 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
23 listed · 6 flagged for reviewCORN, VEGETABLE OIL (CORN, CANOLA, AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM CORN), SALT, CITRIC ACID, SUGAR, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, RED 40 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, YEAST EXTRACT, SODIUM DIACETATE, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, NATURAL FLAVOR (INCLUDING NATURAL EXTRACTIVES OF RED PEPPER AND NATURAL EXTRACTIVES OF LIME), ONION POWDER, WHEY, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, GARLIC POWDER, ROMANO CHEESE (PART-SKIM COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), BUTTERMILK, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Tortilla Chips scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Colors (Red 40 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavor (Including Natural Extractives Of Red Pepper And Natural Extractives Of Lime)): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Sodium Diacetate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
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 Tortilla Chips' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Processed Dairy IngredientsUPF marker
In this product: Whey Protein Concentrate.
Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Flavor EnhancersUPF marker
In this product: Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate.
Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
- 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: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
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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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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