Potato Chips Red Hot Chili Pepper
Processing Score
19.3Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 26 ingredients, including artificial colors, hydrogenated oil, MSG, plus 3 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
757528008734
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size30 g
Amount per serving
Calories
150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g
10%
Saturated Fat 2.5g
13%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 330mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate 18g
7%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 2g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0mg
0%
* 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
20 listed · 7 flagged for reviewPOTATOES, SOYBEAN AND/OR PALM AND/OR CANOLA OIL, IODIZED SALT, RED HOT CHILI PEPPER (CHILE), MALTODEXTRIN, CITRIC ACID, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, ARTIFICIAL AND NATURAL FLAVORS, SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTICAKING), PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND PALM OIL, SOY PROTEIN, CORN PROTEIN, RED 40 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE AND BLUE 1 LAKE, CARAMEL COLOR, SPICES, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, SODIUM INOSINATE, SODIUM GUANYLATE, ANTIOXIDANT (BHT, TBHQ, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, BHA).
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Potato Chips Red Hot Chili Pepper scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Soybean And Palm Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Artificial Colors (Red 40 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake And Blue 1 Lake): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate, Artificial And Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Plant Proteins (Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
- Other Additives (Sodium Inosinate, Sodium Guanylate): 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 Potato Chips Red Hot Chili Pepper'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: Soybean And/Or Palm And/Or Canola Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Iodized Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Silicon Dioxide (Anticaking).
Common in powdered processed foods.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Antioxidant (Bht, Tbhq, Propylene Glycol, Bha).
Natural sources but industrial application.
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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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