Is Ruffles Cheese Flavored Potato Chips healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 84/100 (grade A). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (821 mg) and saturated fat (5.36 g). Salt, Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavors and Corn Syrup Solids 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 Ruffles Cheese Flavored Potato Chips?

In label order (largest amount first): POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, CORN, SOYBEAN, AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT, WHEY, MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM CORN), WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), NATURAL FLAVORS, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM SALT, SPICES, and 15 more.

Does Ruffles Cheese Flavored Potato Chips contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Salt (worth noting): Excessive salt intake is associated with health risks such as hypertension. Monosodium Glutamate (worth noting): Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India. Natural Flavors (worth noting): The exact composition of natural flavors is often undisclosed, leading to potential sensitivities or allergies. Corn Syrup Solids (worth noting): High consumption of added sugars is associated with health risks such as obesity and diabetes.

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Ruffles Cheese Flavored Potato Chips

Name: Ruffles Cheese Flavored Potato Chips
Brand: Ruffles
SKU: 0028400355933

Ruffles

Listed as: CHEESE FLAVORED POTATO CHIPS, CHEESE

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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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SaltWorth noting
Excessive salt intake is associated with health risks such as hypertension.
Worth knowing: High sodium diets are linked to cardiovascular health concerns.
Depends on amount
Monosodium GlutamateWorth 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

84/100 · A

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
Last updated: 12 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1POTATOES
2VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, CORN, SOYBEAN, AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL)
3LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT
4WHEY
5MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM CORN)
6WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE
7MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE
8CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)
9NATURAL FLAVORS
10CITRIC ACID
11POTASSIUM SALT
12SPICES
13YEAST EXTRACT
14BLUE CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)
15GUM ACACIA
16ONION POWDER
17BUTTERMILK
18PAPRIKA EXTRACTS
19SODIUM CASEINATE
20SOUR CREAM (CULTURED CREAM, SKIM MILK)
21BUTTER (CREAM, SALT)
22LACTIC ACID
23GARLIC POWDER
24MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE
25CORN SYRUP SOLIDS
26SKIM MILK
27AND ANNATTO EXTRACTS

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (28 g)
Energy	536 kcal	150.1 kcal
Fat	35.7 g	10 g
of which saturated	5.4 g	1.5 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	53.6 g	15 g
of which sugars	3.6 g	1 g
Fibre	3.6 g	1 g
Protein	7.1 g	2 g
Sodium	821 mg	229.9 mg

Questions about Ruffles Cheese Flavored Potato Chips

Is Ruffles Cheese Flavored Potato Chips healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 84/100 (grade A). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (821 mg) and saturated fat (5.36 g). Salt, Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavors and Corn Syrup Solids 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 Ruffles Cheese Flavored Potato Chips?: In label order (largest amount first): POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, CORN, SOYBEAN, AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT, WHEY, MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM CORN), WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), NATURAL FLAVORS, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM SALT, SPICES, and 15 more.
Does Ruffles Cheese Flavored Potato Chips contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Salt (worth noting): Excessive salt intake is associated with health risks such as hypertension. Monosodium Glutamate (worth noting): Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India. Natural Flavors (worth noting): The exact composition of natural flavors is often undisclosed, leading to potential sensitivities or allergies. Corn Syrup Solids (worth noting): High consumption of added sugars is associated with health risks such as obesity and diabetes.

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