Is Ruffles Sour Cream & Onion Flavored 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 (500 mg) and saturated fat (5.36 g). Natural Flavors, Salt and Monosodium Glutamate 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 Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips?

In label order (largest amount first): POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, CORN, SOYBEAN, AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), WHEY, NATURAL FLAVORS, ONION POWDER, SALT, BUTTERMILK, SOUR CREAM (CREAM, SKIM MILK, CULTURES), SKIM MILK, MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM POTATO), MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, PARSLEY, and 2 more.

Does Ruffles Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Natural Flavors (worth noting): The exact composition of natural flavors is often undisclosed, leading to potential sensitivities. Salt (worth noting): Excessive salt intake is linked to health concerns like hypertension. Monosodium Glutamate (worth noting): Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India.

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Ruffles Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips

Name: Ruffles Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips
Brand: Ruffles
SKU: 028400324410

Ruffles

Listed as: SOUR CREAM & ONION FLAVORED POTATO CHIPS, SOUR CREAM & ONION

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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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Natural FlavorsWorth noting
Status unclear
The exact composition of natural flavors is often undisclosed, leading to potential sensitivities.
Worth knowing: Some consumers prefer to avoid due to lack of transparency.
Evidence debated
SaltWorth noting
Excessive salt intake is linked to health concerns like hypertension.
Worth knowing: Moderation is advised for individuals monitoring sodium intake.
Depends on amount

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
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
4NATURAL FLAVORS
5ONION POWDER
6SALT
7BUTTERMILK
8SOUR CREAM (CREAM, SKIM MILK, CULTURES)
9SKIM MILK
10MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM POTATO)
11MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE
12PARSLEY
13YEAST EXTRACT
14AND GUM ACACIA.

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	7.1 g	2 g
of which added sugars	3.6 g	1 g
Fibre	3.6 g	1 g
Protein	7.1 g	2 g
Sodium	500 mg	140 mg

Questions about Ruffles Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips

Is Ruffles Sour Cream & Onion Flavored 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 (500 mg) and saturated fat (5.36 g). Natural Flavors, Salt and Monosodium Glutamate 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 Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips?: In label order (largest amount first): POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, CORN, SOYBEAN, AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), WHEY, NATURAL FLAVORS, ONION POWDER, SALT, BUTTERMILK, SOUR CREAM (CREAM, SKIM MILK, CULTURES), SKIM MILK, MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM POTATO), MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, PARSLEY, and 2 more.
Does Ruffles Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Natural Flavors (worth noting): The exact composition of natural flavors is often undisclosed, leading to potential sensitivities. Salt (worth noting): Excessive salt intake is linked to health concerns like hypertension. Monosodium Glutamate (worth noting): Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India.

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