Utz, Yuengling, Potato Chips
Processing Score
7.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 25 ingredients, including modified ingredients and natural flavoring. 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
041780001689
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g
13%
Saturated Fat 2.5g
13%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 250mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate 15g
5%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 2g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
Potassium 300mg
6%
* 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
21 listed · 5 flagged for reviewPOTATOES, COTTONSEED OIL, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN (DERIVED FROM CORN), CAYENNE PEPPER SAUCE (AGED RED PEPPERS, VINEGAR, SALT, GARLIC), NATURAL FLAVORS, YEAST EXTRACT, DEXTROSE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH (DERIVED FROM CORN), SUGAR, HYDROLYZED CORN GLUTEN, MALIC ACID, GARLIC POWDER, TORULA YEAST, SPICES, PAPRIKA, VINEGAR, CITRIC ACID, AGED RED PEPPERS, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Utz, Yuengling, Potato Chips scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch (Derived From Corn)): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate And Disodium Guanylate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
Within Chips & Crisps, this product is more processed than about 56% 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 Utz, Yuengling, Potato Chips' 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: Cottonseed 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: Maltodextrin (Derived From Corn), Dextrose, Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract, Torula Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Malic Acid, Citric 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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