Is Doritos Jumpin' Jack Cheese Tortilla Chips healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 69/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (679 mg). Natural and Artificial Flavors, Monosodium Glutamate (E621), Corn Syrup Solids and Artificial Color (Yellow 5, Yellow 6) 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 Jumpin' Jack Cheese Tortilla Chips?

In label order (largest amount first): CORN, VEGETABLE OIL (CORN, CANOLA, AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM CORN), SALT, WHEY, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SPICES, ONION POWDER, CREAM, TOMATO POWDER, and 11 more.

Does Doritos Jumpin' Jack Cheese Tortilla Chips contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Natural and Artificial Flavors (worth noting): Artificial flavors are debated for potential long-term health effects, though generally permitted. Monosodium Glutamate (E621) (worth noting): Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India. Corn Syrup Solids (worth noting): High consumption of added sugars may contribute to health issues like obesity or diabetes. Artificial Color (Yellow 5, Yellow 6) (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity in children; requires warning labels in the EU.

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Doritos Jumpin' Jack Cheese Tortilla Chips

Name: Doritos Jumpin' Jack Cheese Tortilla Chips
Brand: Doritos
SKU: 028400703697

Doritos

Listed as: JUMPIN' JACK CHEESE TORTILLA CHIPS, JUMPIN' JACK CHEESE

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting3/5 ★

Ingredient rating 3/5 — nothing restricted, but more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

4 worth noting. 2 shown below — install the TrustPick app to see all 4 with full details.

Natural and Artificial FlavorsWorth noting
Status unclear
Artificial flavors are debated for potential long-term health effects, though generally permitted.
Worth knowing: Some consumers prefer to avoid artificial flavors for personal or health reasons.
Evidence debated
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

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TrustPick Health Score

69/100 · 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 (12 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)
3MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM CORN)
4SALT
5WHEY
6CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)
7NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS
8MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE
9SPICES
10ONION POWDER
11CREAM
12TOMATO POWDER
13CORN SYRUP SOLIDS
14SODIUM DIACETATE
15BUTTER (CREAM, SALT)
16POTASSIUM SALT
17SOUR CREAM (CULTURED CREAM, SKIM MILK)
18MONTEREY JACK CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)
19GARLIC POWDER
20SWISS CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)
21JALAPEO PEPPER
22ARTIFICIAL COLOR (YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6)
23AND MIXED TOCOPHEROLS (ANTIOXIDANT).

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (28 g)
Energy	536 kcal	150.1 kcal
Fat	28.6 g	8 g
of which saturated	3.6 g	1 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	60.7 g	17 g
of which 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 Jumpin' Jack Cheese Tortilla Chips

Is Doritos Jumpin' Jack Cheese Tortilla Chips healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 69/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (679 mg). Natural and Artificial Flavors, Monosodium Glutamate (E621), Corn Syrup Solids and Artificial Color (Yellow 5, Yellow 6) 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 Jumpin' Jack Cheese Tortilla Chips?: In label order (largest amount first): CORN, VEGETABLE OIL (CORN, CANOLA, AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM CORN), SALT, WHEY, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SPICES, ONION POWDER, CREAM, TOMATO POWDER, and 11 more.
Does Doritos Jumpin' Jack Cheese Tortilla Chips contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Natural and Artificial Flavors (worth noting): Artificial flavors are debated for potential long-term health effects, though generally permitted. Monosodium Glutamate (E621) (worth noting): Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India. Corn Syrup Solids (worth noting): High consumption of added sugars may contribute to health issues like obesity or diabetes. Artificial Color (Yellow 5, Yellow 6) (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity in children; requires warning labels in the EU.

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