Ruffles Queso Cheese Potato Chips

Questions about Ruffles Queso Cheese Potato Chips

Is Ruffles Queso Cheese Potato 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 (500 mg) and saturated fat (5.36 g). Salt, Monosodium Glutamate (E621), Natural Flavors, Artificial Color (Red 40 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake) and 2 more 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 Queso Cheese Potato Chips?

In label order (largest amount first): POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, CORN, SOYBEAN, AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), LESS THAN 2% OF WHEY, MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM CORN), SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, POTASSIUM SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), CITRIC ACID, YEAST EXTRACT, SPICES (INCLUDING RED PEPPERS), and 8 more.

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

Salt (worth noting): Excessive sodium intake 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 Flavors (worth noting): The term 'natural flavors' is broad and may include substances that some consumers prefer to avoid. Artificial Color (Red 40 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake) (worth noting): Some studies suggest artificial colors may affect children's behavior; regulatory limits and warnings apply in some regions. Disodium Inosinate (worth noting): Permitted as a flavor enhancer, but excessive intake may cause sensitivity in some individuals. Disodium Guanylate (worth noting): Permitted as a flavor enhancer, but excessive intake may cause sensitivity in some individuals.