Corn chips
La Cocina Nacho chips
400 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 76
La Cocina Nacho chips scores 76 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- plus 4 points Fiber 6 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong
- minus 3 points Energy 540 kcal / 100 g: Energy-dense for its weight. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better tortilla chips
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Tortilla Chips Variety Pack: 6 Sea Salt, 4 Lime, 4 Nacho Siete · 14 × 1 oz Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 93 out of 100 , 17 points higher -
Totopos Casa Sanchez · 14 oz Not ultra-processed · No guar gum Score 100 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Certified Organic Tortilla Chips Casa Sanchez · 14 oz (396 g) Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Totopos Tatemada Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Nacho chips
Ingredients
- Canola oil minus 2.5 points
- Guar gum minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 2 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Salt 0.5 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Energy 540 kcal / 100 g minus 3 points
- Fiber 6 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 24 = 76
Can’t score above 79. High in fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [9]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 540 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 30 g |
| Saturated fat | 2 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 60 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g |
Serving: 40 chips (50 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Corn, water, canola oil, salt, guar gum, calcium hydroxide.
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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“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
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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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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org