Ruffles ketchup

43

Nutrition Score

Poor

Ruffles ketchup

8690624103571

Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.

81

Hazard Score

Healthy

36

Mirella Index

Basic

Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)

Ingredients

Potato · No known concerns

Starchy root vegetable eaten boiled, baked, fried, or mashed, a staple food in many cuisines.

CornOil · No known concerns

Vegetable oil extracted from corn kernels, commonly used for frying and in salad dressings.

sunflower oil · No known concerns

Vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds, commonly used for cooking and frying due to its light flavor.

Canola Oil (Rapeseed)

CanolaOil · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA

Vegetable oil derived from a variety of rapeseed. Low in saturated fat, high in monounsaturated fats.

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.

wheat · No known concerns

Contains cereals containing gluten

Cereal grain milled into flour for bread, pasta, and baked goods. Contains gluten.

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.

Yeast · No known concerns

Single-celled fungus used to ferment dough for bread and beer, or as a nutritional supplement (nutritional yeast).

Paprika · No known concerns

Ground dried red peppers used as a spice, ranging from mild and sweet to hot, common in stews and rubs.

OnionPowder · No known concerns

Dehydrated, ground onion used as a convenient seasoning in spice blends and processed foods.

Monosodium Glutamate

E621 · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Flavor enhancer. Linked to headaches and sensitivity reactions in high doses.

Disodium Guanylate

E627 · −3 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA

Flavour enhancer often used with MSG to intensify umami taste. Derived from fish or meat.

Disodium Inosinate

E631 · −3 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA

Flavour enhancer that boosts umami. Produced from meat or fermented tapioca. Not vegetarian.

E330 · No known concerns

Natural organic acid used as an antioxidant and flavoring. Safe for ingestion.

Sodium Acetates

E262 · No known concerns

Sodium salt of acetic acid. Used as seasoning (salt and vinegar flavor) and preservative.

Potassium Chloride

E508 · No known concerns

Metal halide salt used as a salt substitute and flavor enhancer. Can have a metallic taste.

Natural Flavouring

NatFlavour · No known concerns

Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).

corn starch · No known concerns

Powdered starch extracted from corn kernels, used as a thickener in sauces, soups, and baked goods.

Paprika Extract

E160c · No known concerns

Natural red-orange colorant extracted from paprika peppers, used to tint sauces, snacks, and processed meats.

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