Is Ruffles Spicy Cheddar Jack 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 (679 mg). Salt, Natural Flavors, Monosodium Glutamate (E621) and Artificial Color (Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, Blue 1 Lake, Yellow 5, Red 40, Blue 1) 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 Spicy Cheddar Jack Potato Chips?

In label order (largest amount first): POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL (SUNFLOWER, CORN, AND/OR CANOLA OIL), MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM CORN), SALT, WHEY, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), NATURAL FLAVORS, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SPICES, ONION POWDER, TOMATO POWDER, CREAM, and 13 more.

Does Ruffles Spicy Cheddar Jack Potato Chips contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Salt (worth noting): Excessive consumption of salt is linked to health risks such as hypertension. Natural Flavors (worth noting): The term 'natural flavors' is broad and may include substances some consumers prefer to avoid. Monosodium Glutamate (E621) (worth noting): Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India. Artificial Color (Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, Blue 1 Lake, Yellow 5, Red 40, Blue 1) (worth noting): Some artificial colors are linked to hyperactivity in children and require warning labels in the EU.

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Ruffles Spicy Cheddar Jack Potato Chips

Name: Ruffles Spicy Cheddar Jack Potato Chips
Brand: Ruffles
SKU: 028400516372

Ruffles

Listed as: SPICY CHEDDAR JACK POTATO CHIPS, SPICY CHEDDAR JACK

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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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SaltWorth noting
Excessive consumption of salt is linked to health risks such as hypertension.
Worth knowing: High salt intake is a common dietary concern.
Depends on amount
Natural FlavorsWorth noting
The term 'natural flavors' is broad and may include substances some consumers prefer to avoid.
Worth knowing: Some consumers prefer transparency about flavor sources.
Evidence debated

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TrustPick Health Score

69/100 · 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 (SUNFLOWER, CORN, AND/OR CANOLA OIL)
3MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM CORN)
4SALT
5WHEY
6CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)
7NATURAL FLAVORS
8MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE
9SPICES
10ONION POWDER
11TOMATO POWDER
12CREAM
13GARLIC POWDER
14CORN FLOUR
15SODIUM DIACETATE
16BUTTER (CREAM, SALT)
17ARTIFICIAL COLOR (YELLOW 6 LAKE, YELLOW 5 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE, YELLOW 5, RED 40, BLUE 1)
18YEAST EXTRACT
19PARMESAN CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)
20PAPRIKA EXTRACTS
21BLUE CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)
22SWISS CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)
23JALAPENO PEPPER
24MONTEREY JACK CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)
25AND SOUR CREAM (CULTURED CREAM, SKIM MILK).

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (28 g)
Energy	500 kcal	140 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	7.1 g	2 g
Sodium	679 mg	190.1 mg

Questions about Ruffles Spicy Cheddar Jack Potato Chips

Is Ruffles Spicy Cheddar Jack 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 (679 mg). Salt, Natural Flavors, Monosodium Glutamate (E621) and Artificial Color (Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, Blue 1 Lake, Yellow 5, Red 40, Blue 1) 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 Spicy Cheddar Jack Potato Chips?: In label order (largest amount first): POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL (SUNFLOWER, CORN, AND/OR CANOLA OIL), MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM CORN), SALT, WHEY, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), NATURAL FLAVORS, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SPICES, ONION POWDER, TOMATO POWDER, CREAM, and 13 more.
Does Ruffles Spicy Cheddar Jack Potato Chips contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Salt (worth noting): Excessive consumption of salt is linked to health risks such as hypertension. Natural Flavors (worth noting): The term 'natural flavors' is broad and may include substances some consumers prefer to avoid. Monosodium Glutamate (E621) (worth noting): Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India. Artificial Color (Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, Blue 1 Lake, Yellow 5, Red 40, Blue 1) (worth noting): Some artificial colors are linked to hyperactivity in children and require warning labels in the EU.

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