Is Lay's Honey BBQ Flavored Poppables Potato Snacks healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (714 mg). Yeast Extract, Natural Flavor and Purified Stevia Leaf Extract 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 Lay's Honey BBQ Flavored Poppables Potato Snacks?

In label order (largest amount first): DRIED POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL (SUNFLOWER, CORN, AND/OR CANOLA OIL), POTATO STARCH, HONEY BBQ SEASONING (SUGAR, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN [MADE FROM CORN), SPICES, ONION POWDER, YEAST EXTRACT, BROWN SUGAR, TOMATO POWDER, NATURAL FLAVOR, HONEY, MOLASSES, and 7 more.

Does Lay's Honey BBQ Flavored Poppables Potato Snacks contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Yeast Extract (worth noting): Contains naturally occurring glutamates, which may cause sensitivity in some individuals. Natural Flavor (worth noting): The term 'natural flavor' is broad and may include various substances, some of which are debated for safety. Purified Stevia Leaf Extract (worth noting): Permitted as a high-intensity sweetener, but excessive consumption may cause gastrointestinal discomfort.

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Lay's Honey BBQ Flavored Poppables Potato Snacks

Name: Lay's Honey BBQ Flavored Poppables Potato Snacks
Brand: Lay's
SKU: 028400674744

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Listed as: HONEY BBQ FLAVORED POPPABLES POTATO SNACKS, HONEY BBQ

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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

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Yeast ExtractWorth noting
Contains naturally occurring glutamates, which may cause sensitivity in some individuals.
Worth knowing: Some people report sensitivity to glutamates, though evidence is inconclusive.
For some groups
Natural FlavorWorth noting
Status unclear
The term 'natural flavor' is broad and may include various substances, some of which are debated for safety.
Worth knowing: Consumers may prefer transparency about the specific ingredients in 'natural flavor'.
Evidence debated

1 more flagged ingredient in this product

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TrustPick Health Score

74/100 · 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 (28 g)
Last updated: 12 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1DRIED POTATOES
2VEGETABLE OIL (SUNFLOWER, CORN, AND/OR CANOLA OIL)
3POTATO STARCH
4HONEY BBQ SEASONING (SUGAR, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN [MADE FROM CORN)
5SPICES
6ONION POWDER
7YEAST EXTRACT
8BROWN SUGAR
9TOMATO POWDER
10NATURAL FLAVOR
11HONEY
12MOLASSES
13PAPRIKA EXTRACTS
14SUNFLOWER OIL
15GARLIC POWDER
16CITRIC ACID
17PURIFIED STEVIA LEAF EXTRACT)
18SEA SALT
19AND TURMERIC.

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	3.6 g	1 g
Sodium	714 mg	199.9 mg

Questions about Lay's Honey BBQ Flavored Poppables Potato Snacks

Is Lay's Honey BBQ Flavored Poppables Potato Snacks healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (714 mg). Yeast Extract, Natural Flavor and Purified Stevia Leaf Extract 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 Lay's Honey BBQ Flavored Poppables Potato Snacks?: In label order (largest amount first): DRIED POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL (SUNFLOWER, CORN, AND/OR CANOLA OIL), POTATO STARCH, HONEY BBQ SEASONING (SUGAR, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN [MADE FROM CORN), SPICES, ONION POWDER, YEAST EXTRACT, BROWN SUGAR, TOMATO POWDER, NATURAL FLAVOR, HONEY, MOLASSES, and 7 more.
Does Lay's Honey BBQ Flavored Poppables Potato Snacks contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Yeast Extract (worth noting): Contains naturally occurring glutamates, which may cause sensitivity in some individuals. Natural Flavor (worth noting): The term 'natural flavor' is broad and may include various substances, some of which are debated for safety. Purified Stevia Leaf Extract (worth noting): Permitted as a high-intensity sweetener, but excessive consumption may cause gastrointestinal discomfort.

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