H-E-B, Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, Mesquite Bbq
Processing Score
8.2Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 21 ingredients, including corn syrup, modified ingredients and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
041220344062
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size42 g
Amount per serving
Calories
220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g
15%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 270mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate 26g
9%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 3g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
Potassium 630mg
13%
* 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
21 listed · 7 flagged for reviewPOTATOES, COTTONSEED OIL, SUNFLOWER OIL AND/OR SAFFLOWER OIL, SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR, SALT, DEXTROSE, ONION AND GARLIC POWDER, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, MOLASSES, SPICES, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, PAPRIKA, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, TOMATO POWDER, TORULA YEAST, CARAMEL COLOR, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, H-E-B, Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, Mesquite Bbq scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- 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 (Natural Smoke Flavor, Natural Flavors): 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 H-E-B, Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, Mesquite Bbq's 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: Cottonseed Oil, Sunflower Oil And/Or Safflower Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Brown Sugar, Dextrose, Molasses.
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: Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Torula Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial 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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