Kroger, Peanut Butter Chip Mates

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Kroger, Peanut Butter Chip Mates scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Chemical Preservatives (Bht): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Processed Fruit Products (Alkalized Cocoa): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
• Other Additives (Sodium Ascorbate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

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 Kroger, Peanut Butter Chip Mates' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Peanut Butter (Peanuts, Dextrose, Monoglycerides, Salt), Brown Sugar, Chocolate Flavored Bits (Sugar, Wheat Flour, Alkalized Cocoa, Soybean Oil), and 1 more.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Canola Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Dicalcium Phosphate, Trisodium Phosphate, Vitamins And Minerals: Calcium Carbonate, Zinc Oxide, and 1 more.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Niacinamide, Vitamin A Palmitate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, and 4 more.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.