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The Kroger Co. Tortilla Chips
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The Kroger Co. Tortilla Chips

Good out of 100 Low confidence
  • Contains seed oils
  • No additives
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Why it scores 79

The Kroger Co. Tortilla Chips scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Fiber 7.1 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong
  2. Salt 1 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
  3. Energy 500 kcal / 100 g: Energy-dense for its weight. Info

Capped at 79: High in fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level).

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

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The Receipt

Tortilla Chips

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Ingredients

  • Sunflower oil
    Emerging High in omega-6 linoleic acid. [1][2][3][4]
subtotal−2.5

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Saturated fat 1.8 g / 100 g
    Strong Contains some saturated fat. [5]
  • Salt 1 g / 100 g
    Strong High in salt. [6]
  • Energy 500 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [7]
  • Fiber 7.1 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [7]
subtotal−3
TOTAL 79Good

100 − 5.5 = 94.5 → 95 → capped at 79

Capped at 79. High in fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [8]

GTIN 00011110860668 · 2024-09-16

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy500 kcal
Fat21.4 g
Saturated fat1.8 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates67.9 g
Sugars0 g
Fiber7.1 g
Protein7.1 g
Salt1 g

Serving: 28g

Ingredients

  • vit. d omcg 0% calcium 20mg 2% potassium omg 0% ron 1mg 6% the % daily value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorles a day is used for general nutrition advice. igredients: organic ground white corn
  • rganic sunflower oil
  • sea salt. istributed by the kroger co. incinnati
High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
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vit. d omcg 0% calcium 20mg 2% potassium omg 0% ron 1mg 6% the % daily value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorles a day is used for general nutrition advice. igredients: organic ground white corn, rganic sunflower oil, sea salt. istributed by the kroger co. incinnati, ohio 45202 dertified organic by quality assurance kternational ple truth organic products are formulated without tically modified organisms (gmos). the usda's onal organic program does not permit the use of edients made with gmos in certified organic products. it's the simple truth tand and

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Sources

  1. Re-evaluation of the traditional diet-heart hypothesis: analysis of recovered data from Minnesota Coronary Experiment (1968-73)

    BMJ · Apr 12, 2016 · Peer-reviewed

    “replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”

    doi.org

  2. Use of dietary linoleic acid for secondary prevention of coronary heart disease and death: evaluation of recovered data from the Sydney Diet Heart Study and updated meta-analysis

    BMJ · Feb 4, 2013 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  3. Dietary Linoleic Acid and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies

    Circulation · Oct 28, 2014 · Peer-reviewed

    “These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”

    doi.org

  4. Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association

    Circulation · Jul 18, 2017 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  5. Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

    World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

    who.int

  6. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”

    who.int

  7. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  8. Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

    Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

    “Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

    assets.publishing.service.gov.uk