Potato Chips
Processing Score
9.0Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 20 ingredients, including artificial colors and preservatives. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
617353707724
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g
9%
Saturated Fat 3g
15%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 270mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate 18g
7%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
* 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
19 listed · 6 flagged for reviewPOTATOES, PRIME LARD, SALT, SUGAR, CORN FLOUR, SPICES, ONION POWDER, PAPRIKA, (INCLUDING EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA), TORULA YEAST, MONOCALCIUM GLUTAMATE, CORN STARCH, YELLOW 6 LAKE, RED 40 LAKE, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, GARLIC POWDER, EXTRACTIVES OF ANNATTO, WITH NOT MORE THAN 2% SOYBEAN OIL AND SILICON DIOXIDE AS PROCESSING AIDS, TBHQ ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Potato Chips scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 6 Lake, Red 40 Lake): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Chemical Preservatives (Tbhq Added To Protect Flavor): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Smoke Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
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 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.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Torula Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Extractives Of Annatto.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: With Not More Than 2% Soybean Oil And Silicon Dioxide As Processing Aids.
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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