Pajeda's, Tortilla Chips, Nacho Cheese
Processing Score
19.8Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 48 ingredients, including artificial colors, hydrogenated oil, MSG, plus 2 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
074583110203
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g
10%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 180mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate 15g
5%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
* 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
27 listed · 8 flagged for reviewWHOLE GRAIN CORN, VEGETABLE OIL (CONSISTING OF ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CORN, COTTONSEED, CANOLA, SUNFLOWER OR SOYBEAN OIL), OAT FIBER, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, CHEESE POWDER [CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), WHEY, BUTTERMILK, SALT, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE], SALT, CHEESE POWDER [ROMANO CHEESE (PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), DISODIUM PHOSPHATE], WHEY, RED STARCH BITS (CORNSTARCH, GUM ARABIC, GLYCERINE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, RED 40, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1), TOMATO POWDER, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, NATURAL FLAVORS, BUTTERMILK, ONION POWDER, DEXTROSE, GARLIC POWDER, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED AND SOYBEAN OIL, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA, SOYBEAN OIL, LESS THAN 2% OF SPICES, YELLOW 6 LAKE, YELLOW 5 LAKE, LACTIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTI-CAKING), BHA AND BHT (ANTI-OXIDANTS).
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Pajeda's, Tortilla Chips, Nacho Cheese scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Cottonseed And Soybean Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Chemical Preservatives (Bha And Bht (Anti-Oxidants)): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Plant Proteins (Hydrolyzed Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial 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 Pajeda's, Tortilla Chips, Nacho 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.
- Flavor EnhancersUPF marker
In this product: Disodium Inosinate And Disodium Guanylate.
Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vegetable Oil (Consisting Of One Or More Of The Following: Corn, Cottonseed, Canola, Sunflower Or Soybean Oil), Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Cheese Powder [Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Whey, Buttermilk, Salt, Disodium Phosphate], Cheese Powder [Romano Cheese (Part-Skim Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Disodium Phosphate].
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid, Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Silicon Dioxide (Anti-Caking).
Common in powdered processed 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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