Kroger, Bac'n Buds Chips

Processing Score

10.0Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

7/10Excellent

The processing score reflects 18 ingredients, including artificial colors, hydrogenated oil, preservatives, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.

Nutrition Highlights

Good Protein SourceGood Fiber Source

Nutrient Alerts

High Sodium

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

011110700254

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size7 g

Amount per serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1g

Saturated Fat 0g

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol N/A

Sodium 55mg

Total Carbohydrate 2g

Dietary Fiber 1g

Total Sugars 1g

Protein 3g

Calcium 20mg

Iron 0.4mg

* 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 · 8 flagged for review

SOY FLOUR, SOYBEAN OIL, WITH TBHQ ADDED TO PROTECT FRESHNESS, LESS THAN 2% OF:HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, YEAST EXTRACT, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, SUNFLOWER OIL, SUGAR, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, DEXTROSE, DRIED YEAST, CARAMEL COLOR, RED 3, RED 40, HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN (HYDROLYZED SOY AND CORN PROTEIN), PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (COTTONSEED OIL AND SOYBEAN OIL), SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR.

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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Kroger, Bac'n Buds Chips scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

Chemical Preservatives (With Tbhq Added To Protect Freshness): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
Modified Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Cottonseed Oil And Soybean Oil)): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
Artificial Colors (Red 3, Red 40): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
Modified Proteins (Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (Hydrolyzed Soy And Corn Protein)): Extensive modification indicates UPF.
Plant Proteins (Less Than 2% Of:Hydrolyzed Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.

Within Dressings & Mayo, this product is more processed than about 71% of the 5,534 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 Kroger, Bac'n Buds 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.

Natural FlavorsUPF marker

In this product: Natural Smoke Flavor, Natural Flavor.

Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

EmulsifiersUPF marker

In this product: Soy Lecithin.

Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Soybean Oil, Sunflower Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast Extract, Dried Yeast.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Dextrose.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Caramel Color.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

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