Is Ruffles Chili Cheese Potato Chips 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 (643 mg) and saturated fat (5.36 g). Salt, Sugar, Monosodium Glutamate (E621) and Natural Flavors 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 Chili Cheese Potato Chips?

In label order (largest amount first): POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, CORN, SOYBEAN, AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), WHEY, MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM CORN), SALT, BUTTERMILK, SPICES, ONION POWDER, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), PAPRIKA, SUGAR, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, and 8 more.

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

Salt (worth noting): Excessive consumption may contribute to high blood pressure. Sugar (worth noting): Excessive consumption may contribute to obesity and other health issues. Monosodium Glutamate (E621) (worth noting): Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India. Natural Flavors (worth noting): The exact composition is not disclosed, which may raise concerns for sensitive individuals.

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Ruffles Chili Cheese Potato Chips

Name: Ruffles Chili Cheese Potato Chips
Brand: Ruffles
SKU: 0028400663892

Ruffles

Listed as: CHILI CHEESE POTATO CHIPS, CHILI 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.

SaltWorth noting
Excessive consumption may contribute to high blood pressure.
Worth knowing: Moderation is recommended to maintain a balanced diet.
Depends on amount
SugarWorth noting
Excessive consumption may contribute to obesity and other health issues.
Worth knowing: Moderation is recommended to maintain a balanced diet.
Depends on amount

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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
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)
3WHEY
4MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM CORN)
5SALT
6BUTTERMILK
7SPICES
8ONION POWDER
9CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)
10PAPRIKA
11SUGAR
12MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE
13TOMATO POWDER
14YEAST EXTRACT
15GREEN BELL PEPPER
16GARLIC POWDER
17SOUR CREAM (CULTURED CREAM, SKIM MILK)
18CITRIC ACID
19NATURAL FLAVORS
20PAPRIKA EXTRACTS

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (28 g)
Energy	536 kcal	150.1 kcal
Fat	32.1 g	9 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	643 mg	180 mg

Questions about Ruffles Chili Cheese Potato Chips

Is Ruffles Chili Cheese Potato Chips 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 (643 mg) and saturated fat (5.36 g). Salt, Sugar, Monosodium Glutamate (E621) and Natural Flavors 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 Chili Cheese Potato Chips?: In label order (largest amount first): POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, CORN, SOYBEAN, AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), WHEY, MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM CORN), SALT, BUTTERMILK, SPICES, ONION POWDER, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), PAPRIKA, SUGAR, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, and 8 more.
Does Ruffles Chili Cheese Potato Chips contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Salt (worth noting): Excessive consumption may contribute to high blood pressure. Sugar (worth noting): Excessive consumption may contribute to obesity and other health issues. Monosodium Glutamate (E621) (worth noting): Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India. Natural Flavors (worth noting): The exact composition is not disclosed, which may raise concerns for sensitive individuals.

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