Corn chips
Nana's Authentic Tortilla Chips
340 g
Score
- Contains seed oils
- No additives
Why it scores 79
Nana's Authentic Tortilla Chips scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- minus 2.5 points Canola oil: High in omega-6 linoleic acid. Emerging
- minus 2 points Energy 357 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 same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Authentic Tortilla Chips
Ingredients
- Canola oil minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 1.8 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Energy 357 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
100 − 13.5 = 86.5 → 87 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [8]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 357 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 25 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 28.6 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 3.6 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Whole Kernel Corn, Canola Oil, Water, Lime, Salt
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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“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.”
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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