Tailgate Mix

Processing Score

25.7Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

3/10Fair

The processing score reflects 71 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, ingredients listed as artificial, plus 4 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.

Nutrition Highlights

Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein Source

Nutrient Alerts

High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

072080470226

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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

Sodium 250mg

11%

Total Carbohydrate 16g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Total Sugars 1g

Protein 2g

Vitamin D 0mcg

Calcium 20mg

Iron 0.7mg

Potassium 70mg

* 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

35 listed · 12 flagged for review

TORTILLA CHIPS, BBQ CORN CHIPS, NACHOS, PRETZEL WHEELS, CHEESE CRUNCHIES. ENRICHED GROUND CORN FLOUR [CORN FLOUR, THIAMIN (VITAMIN B1), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), NIACIN (VITAMIN B3), IRON, FOLIC ACID], CORN FLOUR, WHEAT FLOUR, VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CORN OIL, COTTONSEED OIL, SUNFLOWER OIL AND/OR CANOLA OIL), SALT, SUGAR, MALTODEXTRIN, DEXTROSE, WHEY, CHEDDAR CHEESE [ (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), WHEY, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID, ARTIFICIAL COLORS (YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6)], SOUR CREAM (CULTURED CREAM, NONFAT MILK), MALT SYRUP (DERIVED FROM CORN AND MALTED BARLEY), CHEDDAR CHEESE BLEND [WHEY, CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, NATURAL FLAVOR], ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, HORSERADISH POWDER, TORULA YEAST, DEHYDRATED SHORTENING (COCONUT OIL, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SODIUM CASEINATE, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, TOCOPHEROLS), YELLOW 5 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE, NATURAL COLORING (INCLUDING: EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, ANNATTO AND TURMERIC), NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, SPICE EXTRACTIVES, TOMATO POWDER, CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, SPICES, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, YEAST, LACTIC ACID, BAKING SODA.

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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Tailgate Mix scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

Artificial Colors (Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
Industrial Enzymes (Cheddar Cheese Blend [Whey, Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Buttermilk Solids, Natural Flavor]): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
Natural Flavors (Natural Smoke Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate And Disodium Guanylate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.

Within Other Snacks, this product is more processed than about 65% of the 7,439 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 Tailgate Mix'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.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Cheese Crunchies. Enriched Ground Corn Flour [Corn Flour, Thiamin (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Niacin (Vitamin B3), Iron, Folic Acid].

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vegetable Oil (Contains One Or More Of The Following: Corn Oil, Cottonseed Oil, Sunflower Oil And/Or Canola Oil).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Maltodextrin, Dextrose, Malt Syrup (Derived From Corn And Malted Barley), and 1 more.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Cheddar Cheese [ (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Whey, Disodium Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Artificial Colors (Yellow 5, Yellow 6)].

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Torula Yeast, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Yeast.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Natural Coloring (Including: Extractives Of Paprika, Annatto And Turmeric).

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid, Lactic Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

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