Is Doritos BBQ Flavored Tortilla Chips healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 79/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (679 mg). Monosodium Glutamate (E621), Artificial Color (Yellow 6 Lake, Red 40 Lake, Blue 2 Lake) and Natural Flavors (Including Milk) are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Doritos BBQ Flavored Tortilla Chips?

In label order (largest amount first): CORN, VEGETABLE OIL (CORN, CANOLA, AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), SUGAR, SODIUM DIACETATE, TOMATO POWDER, SALT, DEXTROSE, ONION POWDER, SPICES, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, MOLASSES, YEAST EXTRACT, and 10 more.

Does Doritos BBQ Flavored Tortilla Chips contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Monosodium Glutamate (E621) (worth noting): Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India. Artificial Color (Yellow 6 Lake, Red 40 Lake, Blue 2 Lake) (worth noting): Some studies suggest potential behavioral effects in children; labelling is required in the EU and India. Natural Flavors (Including Milk) (worth noting): May contain allergens such as milk, which can cause reactions in sensitive individuals.

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Doritos BBQ Flavored Tortilla Chips

Name: Doritos BBQ Flavored Tortilla Chips
Brand: Doritos
SKU: 028400697705

Doritos

Listed as: BBQ FLAVORED TORTILLA CHIPS, BBQ

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting4/5 ★

Ingredient rating 4/5 — nothing restricted, and no more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

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Monosodium Glutamate (E621)Worth noting
Permitted with limits in India
Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India.
Worth knowing: A small number of people report sensitivity to large amounts.
For some groups
Artificial Color (Yellow 6 Lake, Red 40 Lake, Blue 2 Lake)Worth noting
Permitted with limits in EU · Permitted with limits in India
Some studies suggest potential behavioral effects in children; labelling is required in the EU and India.
Worth knowing: Some consumers avoid artificial colors due to potential behavioral concerns.
For some groups · Evidence debated

1 more flagged ingredient in this product

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TrustPick Health Score

79/100 · B

Combines ingredients, nutrition and processing level. How it’s calculated

An AI summary of how regulators in India, the EU, the US and Canada treat these ingredients, for consumer education. Not a medical device; not medical or legal advice. Product facts are shown separately from our analysis. How TrustPick scores products

Product facts

Manufacturer: Frito-Lay Company
Serving size: 28 g (11 chips)
Last updated: 12 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1CORN
2VEGETABLE OIL (CORN, CANOLA, AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL)
3SUGAR
4SODIUM DIACETATE
5TOMATO POWDER
6SALT
7DEXTROSE
8ONION POWDER
9SPICES
10MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE
11MOLASSES
12YEAST EXTRACT
13PAPRIKA
14SODIUM ACETATE
15MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM CORN)
16CORN SYRUP SOLIDS
17ARTIFICIAL COLOR (YELLOW 6 LAKE, RED 40 LAKE, BLUE 2 LAKE)
18GARLIC POWDER
19MALIC ACID
20NATURAL FLAVORS (INCLUDING MILK)
21DISODIUM INOSINATE
22AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (28 g)
Energy	536 kcal	150.1 kcal
Fat	25 g	7 g
of which saturated	3.6 g	1 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	64.3 g	18 g
of which sugars	3.6 g	1 g
of which added sugars	3.6 g	1 g
Fibre	3.6 g	1 g
Protein	7.1 g	2 g
Sodium	679 mg	190.1 mg

Questions about Doritos BBQ Flavored Tortilla Chips

Is Doritos BBQ Flavored Tortilla Chips healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 79/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (679 mg). Monosodium Glutamate (E621), Artificial Color (Yellow 6 Lake, Red 40 Lake, Blue 2 Lake) and Natural Flavors (Including Milk) are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in Doritos BBQ Flavored Tortilla Chips?: In label order (largest amount first): CORN, VEGETABLE OIL (CORN, CANOLA, AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), SUGAR, SODIUM DIACETATE, TOMATO POWDER, SALT, DEXTROSE, ONION POWDER, SPICES, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, MOLASSES, YEAST EXTRACT, and 10 more.
Does Doritos BBQ Flavored Tortilla Chips contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Monosodium Glutamate (E621) (worth noting): Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India. Artificial Color (Yellow 6 Lake, Red 40 Lake, Blue 2 Lake) (worth noting): Some studies suggest potential behavioral effects in children; labelling is required in the EU and India. Natural Flavors (Including Milk) (worth noting): May contain allergens such as milk, which can cause reactions in sensitive individuals.

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