Salty Snacks Roundup
We analyzed 2012 products to help you choose the healthiest & safest options.
Detailed Reviews (Page 5)

Mesquite BBQ
Ingredients: NON-GMO POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CORN, COTTONSEED, SUNFLOWER, OR CANOLA OIL), NON-GMO SUGAR, NON-GMO BROWN SUGAR, SALT, NON-GMO TOMATO POWDER, NON-GMO NATURAL EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, NON-GMO CITRIC ACID, NON-GMO ONION POWDER, NON-GMO NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR NON-GMO GARLIC POWDER, NON-GMO PAPRIKA, NON-GMO SPICES.
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Restaurant Style Tortilla Chips
Ingredients: yellow corn masa flour (yellow corn. trace of lime), water, canola oil, sea salt.
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Totopos
Ingredients: Cooked whole grain corn, Vegetable oil (Com and/or Cottonseed oil), Water, Sea salt and Trace of lime. Made in a facility that also processes wheat. ST 1988 CLE
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Muncheros - Chili Lemon Peanuts
Ingredients: PEANUTS, CHILI LEMON SEASONING (SALT, CHILI POWDER, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS, LEMON JUICE POWDER [CORN SYRUP, NATURAL FLAVORING]), VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA OIL AND/OR PEANUT OIL)
The Good
- ● Low Sugar
The Bad
- ● Contains Corn Syrup

Snack Crackers
Ingredients: enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), high oleic canola and/or soybean oil with TBHQ and citric acid for freshness, sugar, salt, high fructose corn syrup, leavening (baking soda, calcium phosphate), sodium sulfite, soy lecithin, natural flavor
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● Contains High Fructose Corn Syrup

Cadina Crispy Fries Salted Flavor
Ingredients: Potato, Palm Oil, Sugar, Salt, Flavor Enhancer (Monosodium L-Glutamate, Sodium 5'- Inosinate, Sodium 5'-Guanylate), Yeast Extract, Cabbage Extract Powder, Kelp Extract Powder, Silicon Dioxide
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Low Sugar
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

All Seed Savory Crisp - Cumin
Ingredients: pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flaxseed, sesame seeds, cumin seeds, psyllium, less than 2% of: black pepper, pink himalayan salt.
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Protien chips
Ingredients: Antibiotic-Free Chicken Breast, Native Tapioca Starch, High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Egg Whites, Chicken Bone Broth, Modified Tapioca Starch. Contains Less Than 2% Of The Following: Tabasco Red Pepper Sauce, Spices, Paprika Extract, Paprika, Sea Salt, Yeast Extract, Vinegar, Natural Flavors, Brown Sugar**, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sugar**. **Adds A Trivial Amount Of Added Sugar.
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Pretzel Crisps
Ingredients: Organic Wheat Flour, Organic Cane Sugar, Salt, Organic Tapioca Malt Blend (Organic Tapioca Syrup, Malt Extract), Soda. CONTAINS: WHEAT. PRODUCED IN A FACILITY THAT HANDLES MILK AND SOY.
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

cheesy cheddars white cheddar organic snack crackers
Ingredients: ORGANIC ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (ORGANIC WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), ORGANIC SUNFLOWER OIL, ORGANIC CHEDDAR CHEESE (ORGANIC MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), ORGANIC RICE FLOUR, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC CHEDDAR CHEESE FLAVOR (ORGANIC CHEDDAR CHEESE, SALT, ENZYMES). CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF YEAST EXTRACT, SEA SALT, ORGANIC CANE SYRUP, AMMONIUM BICARBONATE, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM BICARBONATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, ORGANIC WHITE PEPPER, ENZYMES, ORGANIC CAYENNE PEPPER.
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Low Sugar
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Peppermint Pretzel Slims
Ingredients: CANDY COATING (SUGAR, PALM KERNEL OIL, NONFAT MILK POWDER, WHOLE MILK POWDER, WHEY POWDER, PALM OIL, SOY LECITHIN [EMUSIFIER], NATURAL VANILLA FLAVOR), PRETZEL SLIMS (UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], SUGAR, SALT, MALTED BARLEY EXTRACT, BAKING SODA), PEPPERMINT SPRINKLES (CANE SUGAR, RICE SYRUP, VEGETABLE JUICE (FOR COLOR), PEPPERMINT OIL). CONTAINS MILK, SOY, WHEAT. MAY CONTAIN EGG, PEANUT, ALMOND, CASHEW, COCONUT, PECAN.
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● Contains Peanut
- ● High Sugar Content

Sweet potato corn tortilla chips
Ingredients: organic white corn, organic vegetable oil, organic sunflower oil, organic safflower oil, organic canola oil, organic sweet potato powder, organic sugar, sea salt
The Good
- ● Low Sugar
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Kettle Cooked Original
Ingredients: POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL (SUNFLOWER, CORN AND/OR CANOLA OIL), AND SEA SALT
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Low Sugar
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Mustard & Onion pretzel twists
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The Good
- ● Low Sugar
The Bad
- ● Contains Peanut

KETTLE CHIPS ORIGINAL SEA SALT KETTLE COOKED POTATO CHIPS
Ingredients: O FREEN ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS Ton Facts tainer 1 oz (28g/About 19 chips) Per serving Per container 150 /calories 300 % DV* % DV* 10% 20% 5% 10% Total Fat Saturated Fat Trans Fal Cholesterol Sodium Total Carb Dietary Fiber Total Sugars Inc Added Sugars Protein 8g 1g 0g 0mg 110mg 16g 1g 0g 0g 2g 0% 5% 6% 4% 0% 16g 2g 0g 0mg 0% 220mg 10% 32g 12% 2g 7% 0g 0g 0% 4g 0mcg Vitamin D 0mg Calcium 05mg Iron Potassium 340mg 0% 0% 2% 8% 0mcg 0mg 1mg 680mg 0% 0% 6% 15% * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nuthent in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition acvice POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL (SUNFLOWER, CANOLA, CORN, AND/OR COTTONSEED OIL), SEA SALT Distributed by: Hal's Beverage, LLG Maspeth, NY 11378 wwwhalsnewyorkcom HAI NEW Y Hal NY BORN, He loved to sons by cal chips tr Today wer to Hal by grei Hal' Kettle Chips the 1am HOM O TO V G thr
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Eatz snacks crackers
Ingredients: ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN. REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN FOLIC ACID), SOYBEAN OIL, SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OP LESS OF: LEAVENING (MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODI BICARBONATE, AMMONIUM BICARBONATE), CORN SYRUR SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR. SOY LECITHIN, CORNSTARCH CONTAINS: SOY, WHEAT,
The Good
- ● Low Sugar
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Veggie Crisps Mix
Ingredients: Rice Veggie Crisps (RICE FLOUR, SUNFLOWER OIL, DRIED GREEN PEAS, DRIED YELLOW PEAS, DRIED BLACK BEANS, SEA SALT, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS (ANTIOXIDANT)), CHICKPEA VEGGIE CRISPS (RICE FLOUR, CHICKPEA FLOUR, DRIED GREEN PEAS, SUNFLOWER OIL, DRIED BLACK BEANS, DRIED PURPLE SWEET POTATO, CANE SUGAR, SEA SALT, CALCIUM LACTATE, SALT, VEGETABLE JUICE (COLOR), MIXED TOCOPHEROLS (ANTIOXIDANT)).
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Tostadas Corn/Maiz Light
Ingredients: Nixtamalized Corn Flour and/or, Nixtamalized Corn, and Iodized Salt., Harina de Maíz Nixtamalizado y/o Maíz, Nixtamalizado, y Sal Yodatada.
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Goldfish Big Smiles Variety On The Go Packs
Ingredients: Goldfish Cheddar: ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CHEDDAR CHEESE ([CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], ANNATTO), VEGETABLE OILS (CANOLA, SUNFLOWER AND/OR SOYBEAN), SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: YEAST, SUGAR, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, PAPRIKA, SPICES, CELERY, ONION POWDER, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA. Goldfish Colors: ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CHEDDAR CHEESE ([CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], ANNATTO), VEGETABLE OILS (CANOLA, SUNFLOWER AND/OR SOYBEAN), SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: YEAST, SUGAR, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, SPICES, CELERY, ONION POWDER, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, COLORS (BEET, HUITO AND WATERMELON JUICE CONCENTRATES; PAPRIKA AND TURMERIC EXTRACTS). Goldfish Pretzel: ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), VEGETABLE OILS (CANOLA, SUNFLOWER AND/OR SOYBEAN), SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, DEXTROSE, NONFAT MILK.
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
The Bad
- ● Contains Fish

Cascade style potato chips
Ingredients: Gluten Free Nutrition Facts about 8 servings per container Serving size 1oz (28g/about 17 chips) Amount per serving Calories 140 % Daily Value* 11 % 6% 0% 8% 6% 6% 0% Total Fat 8g Saturated Fat 15g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 180mg Total Carbohydrate 15g Dietary Fiber 2g Total Sugars 0g Includes 0g Added Sugars Protein 2g Vitamin D 0mcg Calcium 10mg Iron 06mg Potassium 340mg 0% 0% 4% 8% *The Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CORN OIL, SUNFLOWER OIL, COTTONSEED OIL AND/OR CANOLA OL), MALTODEXTRIN, PALM OIL POWDER (PALM OIL, LACTOSE, SODIUM CASEINATE, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE), SALT, YEAST EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVORS, SPICES, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, CITRIC ACID CONTAINS MILK Distributed By inedy Endeavors, LLC Washington 98001
The Good
- ● Low Sugar
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Thin & Crispy Cheddar Sour Cream Flavored Potato Chips
Ingredients: potatoes, avocado oil, whey, salt, onion powder, sour cream, cultured cream, nonfat milk, vitamin E, cheddar cheese, pasteurized milk, cheese culture, natural flavors, yeast extract, citric acid, garlic powder, lactic acid powder, paprika extract, sodium phosphate
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Low Sugar
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Yellow Mustard Pretzel Sticks
Ingredients: Pretzels (Unbleached Enriched Wheat Flour [Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate-B1, Riboflavin-B2, Folic Acid], Malt, Salt, Soybean Oil), Oil (Soybean Oil, Natural Butter Type Flavor), Mustard Seasoning (Maltodextrin, Vinegar Powder [Maltodextrin, White Distilled Vinegar], Mustard, Salt, Dehydrated Yellow Mustard [{Distilled Vinegar, Mustard Seed, Salt, Turmeric, Paprika, Spice, Natural Flavor, Garlic Powder], Maltodextrin, Modified Corn Starch, Rosemary Extract], Onion Powder, Citric Acid, Yeast Extract, Malic Acid, Oleoresin Turmeric, Turmeric [Color], Silicon Dioxide [Prevents Caking]
The Good
- ● Low Sugar
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Ritz Crackers
Ingredients: unbleached enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate [vitamin B1], riboflavin [vitamin B2], folic acid), soybean and/or canola oil, palm oil, sugar, salt, leavening (calcium phosphate, baking soda), high fructose corn syrup, soy lecithin, natural flavor
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● Contains High Fructose Corn Syrup

Orville Redenbacher Butter Classic
Ingredients: WHOLE GRAIN POPPING CORN, PALM OIL, SALT, BUTTER, COLOR ADDED (ANNATTO, TURMERIC, PAPRIKA), NATURAL FLAVORS, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS (VITAMIN E FOR FRESHNESS). CONTAINS: MILK. CONAGRA BRANDS• P.O. BOX 3534 CHICAGO, IL 60654
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Lay's wavy funyuns
Ingredients: potatoes, vegetable oil (canola, corn, soybean, and/or sun ower oil), maltodextrin (made from corn), salt, sugar, onion powder, monosodium glutamate, dextrose, hydrolyzed corn protein, potassium salt, garlic powder, and natural flavors. 2021 frito-lay north america, inc. information
The Good
- ● Low Sugar
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips
Ingredients: (consisting of one or more of the following: corn, canola, sunflower, or soybean oil), whey, salt, cheddar cheese powder (cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), whey powder, buttermilk, lactic acid), dextrose, rice flour, corn starch, tomato powder, onion powder, natural and artificial flavors, spices, yeast extract, yellow corn flour, garlic powder, dehydrated tomato, lactic acid, extractives of annatto, disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate, sodium diacetate, citric acid, dehydrated parsley, extractives of turmeric, less than 2% oat fiber, and calcium silicate and canola oil added as processing aids, contains: milk,
The Good
- ● Sugar Free
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Contains Peanut

Snacku
Ingredients: Rice, Vegetable Oil (May Contain Coconut Oil and/or Palm Oil), Vegetable Flavour, Sugar, Monosodium Glutamate, Iodised SAlt, Artificial Food Colours (FD&C Yellow #5, Blue #1).
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Low Sugar
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Barbecue kettle potato chips
Ingredients: Potatoes, vegetable oil (corn and/or canola and/or sunflower oil), seasoning (corn maltodextrin, sugar, salt, torula yeast, onion powder, fancy molasses, spices [including paprika,] garlic powder, tomato powder, yeast extract, citric acid, malic acid, extractives of paprika (color), natural flavor, and not more than 2% each calcium silicate and silicon dioxide added as anticaking agents).
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Cheeze-it extra cheesy
Ingredients: Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, vitamin B₁ [thiamin mononitrate], vitamin B2 (riboflavin], folic acid), vegetable oil (soybean and palm oil with TBHQ for freshness), cheese made with skim milk (skim milk, whey protein, salt, cheese cultures, enzymes, annatto extract color). Contains 2% or less of salt, paprika, buttermilk, nonfat milk, monosodium glutamate, cheddar cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), yeast extract, lactic acid, sugar, whey, citric acid, yeast, paprika extract color, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, garlic, natural flavor, soy lecithin.
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
The Bad
- ● Contains TBHQ (Tertiary Butylhydroquinone)
