Processing Score
15.3Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair
The processing score reflects 30 ingredients, including artificial colors, hydrogenated oil, MSG, plus 3 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
072080302213
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g
14%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 230mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate 16g
6%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
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
19 listed · 9 flagged for reviewENRICHED CORN MEAL (CORN MEAL, FERROUS SULFATE, NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN AND FOLIC ACID). CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PURE VEGETABLE OILS: CORN, COTTONSEED, CANOLA, PALM OR SOYBEAN, SALT. INGREDIENTS OF SEASONING: CHEDDAR AND BLUE CHEESE POWDER { (WHEY, MALTODEXTRIN, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, CHEDDAR CHEESE, MILK CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, SODIUM CASEINATE, YELLOW 6, FD&C YELLOW 5, LACTIC ACID, NON FAT MILK, BLUE CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)}, MALTODEXTRIN, WHEY, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SALT, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Puffs scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 6, Fd&C Yellow 5): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor, Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Sodium Caseinate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Industrial Enzymes (Blue Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes)}): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
- Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate): 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 Puffs' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Enriched Corn Meal (Corn Meal, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin And Folic Acid). Contains One Or More Of The Following Pure Vegetable Oils: Corn.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Cottonseed, Canola, Palm Or Soybean.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Disodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
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