Downey's Potato Chips
Processing Score
7.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 19 ingredients, including hydrogenated oil and MSG. The nutrition score reflects high saturated fat and total fat. It also contains trans fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
011931000106
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g
14%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Trans Fat 3.5g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 75mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate 14g
5%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 2g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0.7mg
4%
* 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
18 listed · 3 flagged for reviewSELECTED POTATOES, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, (SOYBEAN, COTTONSEED), PEANUT OIL, BBQ SEASONING, DEXTROSE, CORN FLOUR, SALT, PAPRIKA, ONION, GARLIC POWDER, TORULA, YEAST, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, CORN STARCH, SPICE EXTRACTS, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, LESS THAN 2% SILICON DIOXIDE TO PREVENT CAKING.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Downey's Potato Chips scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Smoke Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
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 Downey's Potato 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.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Peanut Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Less Than 2% Silicon Dioxide To Prevent Caking.
Common in powdered processed 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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