Is Doritos Taco 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 (643 mg). Salt, Monosodium Glutamate (E621), Natural and Artificial Flavors and Artificial Color (Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, Blue 2 Lake, Yellow 6, Yellow 5) 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 Taco Tortilla Chips?

In label order (largest amount first): CORN, VEGETABLE OIL (CORN, CANOLA, AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM CORN), SALT, SPICES, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, WHEY, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, and 9 more.

Does Doritos Taco Tortilla Chips contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Salt (worth noting): Excessive consumption of salt is linked to hypertension and cardiovascular risks. Monosodium Glutamate (E621) (worth noting): Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India. Natural and Artificial Flavors (worth noting): Artificial flavors are debated for potential long-term health effects. Artificial Color (Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, Blue 2 Lake, Yellow 6, Yellow 5) (worth noting): Some artificial colors are linked to hyperactivity in children and are required to carry warnings in the EU.

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Doritos Taco Tortilla Chips

Name: Doritos Taco Tortilla Chips
Brand: Doritos
SKU: 028400619714

Doritos

Listed as: TACO TORTILLA CHIPS, TACO

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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.

SaltWorth noting
Excessive consumption of salt is linked to hypertension and cardiovascular risks.
Worth knowing: High salt intake is a common dietary concern.
Depends on amount
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

2 more flagged ingredients in this product

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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
5SPICES
6WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE
7MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE
8WHEY
9CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)
10ONION POWDER
11GARLIC POWDER
12HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN
13CITRIC ACID
14NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS
15BUTTERMILK
16ARTIFICIAL COLOR (YELLOW 6 LAKE, YELLOW 5 LAKE, BLUE 2 LAKE, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 5)
17SOUR CREAM (CULTURED CREAM, SKIM MILK)
18BUTTER (CREAM, SALT)
19MODIFIED CORN STARCH
20BLUE CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)
21AND LACTIC ACID.

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	64.3 g	18 g
of which sugars	3.6 g	1 g
Fibre	3.6 g	1 g
Protein	7.1 g	2 g
Sodium	643 mg	180 mg

Questions about Doritos Taco Tortilla Chips

Is Doritos Taco 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 (643 mg). Salt, Monosodium Glutamate (E621), Natural and Artificial Flavors and Artificial Color (Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, Blue 2 Lake, Yellow 6, Yellow 5) 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 Taco Tortilla Chips?: In label order (largest amount first): CORN, VEGETABLE OIL (CORN, CANOLA, AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM CORN), SALT, SPICES, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, WHEY, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, and 9 more.
Does Doritos Taco Tortilla Chips contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Salt (worth noting): Excessive consumption of salt is linked to hypertension and cardiovascular risks. Monosodium Glutamate (E621) (worth noting): Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India. Natural and Artificial Flavors (worth noting): Artificial flavors are debated for potential long-term health effects. Artificial Color (Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, Blue 2 Lake, Yellow 6, Yellow 5) (worth noting): Some artificial colors are linked to hyperactivity in children and are required to carry warnings in the EU.

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