Medallion, Tortilla Chip, Cheese

Processing Score

15.0Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

4.5/10Fair

The processing score reflects 32 ingredients, including artificial colors, MSG, modified ingredients, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.

Nutrition Highlights

Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source

Nutrient Alerts

High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

022422270007

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size28 g

Amount per serving

Calories

150

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8g

10%

Saturated Fat 2g

10%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 250mg

11%

Total Carbohydrate 16g

Dietary Fiber 1g

Total Sugars 1g

Protein 2g

Calcium 20mg

Iron 0.7mg

* 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

24 listed · 8 flagged for review

WHOLE CORN, CANOLA AND/OR CORN AND/OR SOYBEAN AND/OR COTTONSEED OIL, MALTODEXTRIN, WHEY, SALT, OF: MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, CHEDDAR, PARMESAN, ROMANO CHEESE (COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), YELLOW 5 LAKE, CULTURED BUTTERMILK, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, LACTOSE, YELLOW 6 LAKE, SOYBEAN OIL, PAPRIKA SPICE, LACTIC ACID, TOMATO POWDER, NATURAL FLAVORS, CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, ENZYME MODIFIED CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES).

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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Medallion, Tortilla Chip, Cheese scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

Artificial Colors (Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 5, +1 more): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
Natural Flavors (Of: Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Processed Dairy Ingredients (Whey Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate And Disodium Guanylate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
Industrial Enzymes (Enzyme Modified Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes)): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant 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 Medallion, Tortilla Chip, Cheese'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: Canola And/Or Corn And/Or Soybean And/Or Cottonseed Oil, Soybean Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

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.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Lactic Acid, Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

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