Popped Tortilla Chips
36
Nutrition Score
Poor

Popped Tortilla Chips

3800233075342
Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
81
Hazard Score
Healthy
49
Mirella Index
Basic
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
Corn (Sweetcorn)
Corn  ·  No known concerns
Sweet corn kernels eaten fresh, canned, or frozen as a vegetable.
Olive Oil
OliveOil  ·  No known concerns
Healthy monounsaturated fat from olives. Rich in polyphenols and oleic acid; supports heart health.
Salt (Sodium Chloride)
Salt  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA
Common table salt used for flavouring and preservation. High intake is linked to hypertension.
Sugar (Sucrose)
Sugar  ·  −4 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA
Common refined sugar. High consumption is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay.
Glucose (Dextrose)
Glucose  ·  −3 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Simple sugar used as a sweetener, energy source, and in food processing. High GI.
Tomato
Tomato  ·  No known concerns
Juicy red fruit used as a vegetable in countless savory dishes, sauces, and salads.
Onion Powder
OnionPowder  ·  No known concerns
Dehydrated, ground onion used as a convenient seasoning in spice blends and processed foods.
Yeast Extract
YeastExt  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Flavour enhancer with natural umami taste from autolysed yeast. Contains naturally occurring glutamates.
Maltodextrin
MaltodextrinIng  ·  −4 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA
Highly processed starch derivative. Very high glycaemic index, used as filler and thickener.
Natural Flavouring
NatFlavour  ·  No known concerns
Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).
Oregano
Oregano  ·  No known concerns
Aromatic Mediterranean herb, used fresh or dried to season pizza, pasta, and grilled dishes.
Parsley
Parsley  ·  No known concerns
Fresh herb used as a garnish and flavoring in a wide range of savory dishes.
Garlic Powder
GarlicPowder  ·  No known concerns
Dehydrated, ground garlic used as a convenient seasoning with a milder flavor than fresh garlic.
Vinegar
Vinegar  ·  No known concerns
Sour liquid made by fermenting alcohol into acetic acid, used as a preservative and flavoring in dressings and pickles.
Fructose
Fructose  ·  −4 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA
Fruit sugar metabolised in the liver. Excessive intake linked to fatty liver and metabolic syndrome.
Malic Acid
E296  ·  No known concerns
Natural acid found in apples and pears. Used as acidity regulator and flavour enhancer.
Paprika Extract
E160c  ·  No known concerns
Natural red-orange colorant extracted from paprika peppers, used to tint sauces, snacks, and processed meats.
Acacia Gum (Gum Arabic)
E414  ·  No known concerns
Natural hardened sap harvested from Acacia trees. Used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in high-end sweets and sodas. High in soluble prebiotic fiber.
Nitrogen (E941)
E941  ·  No known concerns
Inert gas used to displace oxygen in food packaging, keeping snacks and drinks fresh without altering taste.
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