Taco Tortilla Chips, Taco
Processing Score
9.9Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 34 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, MSG and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
036800370180
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g
10%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 200mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate 17g
6%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 40mg
3%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
Potassium 70mg
1%
* 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
28 listed · 7 flagged for reviewGROUND YELLOW CORN, CANOLA AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, SALT, WHEY POWDER, ONION POWDER, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, TORULA YEAST, SPICES, DEXTROSE, CORN MALTODEXTRIN, SUGAR, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, BUTTERMILK POWDER, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CULTURE, SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, ENZYMES), GARLIC POWDER, NATURAL FLAVOR, PAPRIKA, SODIUM DIACETATE, TOMATO POWDER, YEAST EXTRACT, EXTRACTIVE OF PAPRIKA, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CORNSTARCH, EXTRACTIVE OF TURMERIC, DEHYDRATED PARSLEY, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Taco Tortilla Chips, Taco scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavor, Natural Smoke Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Whey Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Other Additives (Sodium Diacetate): 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 Taco Tortilla Chips, Taco'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 Sunflower Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Torula Yeast, Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dextrose, Corn Maltodextrin, Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid, Lactic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial 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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