Corn chips
Xochitl Tortilla Chips Sea Salt
16 oz
Score
- Contains palm oil
- No additives
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 79
Xochitl Tortilla Chips Sea Salt 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
- plus 4 points Fiber 7.1 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong
- minus 3 points Saturated fat 3.6 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Strong
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
Tortilla Chips Sea Salt
Ingredients
- Palm oil minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 3.6 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 0.9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 536 kcal / 100 g minus 3 points
- Fiber 7.1 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 15.5 = 84.5 → 85 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [7]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 536 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 21.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.6 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 64.3 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 7.1 g |
| Protein | 7.1 g |
| Salt | 0.9 g |
Serving: 18 chips (28 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
WHITE CORN, ORGANIC PALM OLEIN OIL, WATER, LIME, SEA SALT.
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Not palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Xochitl
Sources
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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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Process contaminants in vegetable oils and foods
“The highest levels of GE, as well as 3-MCPD and 2-MCPD (including esters) were found in palm oils and palm fats, followed by other oils and fats.”
efsa.europa.eu
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“Glycidyl fatty acid esters, expressed as glycidol”
eur-lex.europa.eu
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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.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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