Why is Harvest Cheddar classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The snack combines refined flours, added sugars, multiple flavorings and processing aids such as maltodextrin, potassium chloride (E508), citric acid (E330), lactic acid (E270), and other emulsifiers, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content in Harvest Cheddar affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 8 g of sugar and 1.5 g of salt per 100 g, the chip can raise blood glucose levels and contribute to daily sodium intake, making it a less suitable choice for people managing diabetes or high blood pressure.

Is Harvest Cheddar suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diets?

No; the product contains dairy cheeses, wheat and corn flours, and provides 66 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, so it is not vegan, not gluten‑free, and exceeds the low‑carb requirements of a keto diet.

Sun Chips

Sun Chips Multigrain Chips

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Harvest Cheddar Sun Chips are a crunchy snack made from corn, whole wheat, brown rice and oat flours, seasoned with cheddar, romano and parmesan cheeses among other flavorings. They belong to the Salty snacks (PNNS group) and carry a Nutri‑Score of D with a NOVA rating of 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product that is high in fat (22 g per 100 g), moderate in sugars (8 g) and salt (1.5 g), providing 480 kcal. Positive aspects include 8 g of fiber and zero trans‑fat, while negatives are the elevated fat and sugar levels, the presence of several additives (E270, E330) and allergens such as gluten and milk.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal480 kcal

Iron1.5 mg

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average salty snacks, Harvest Cheddar has slightly lower total fat, notably higher sugar, and lower saturated fat and salt per 100 g.

Ingredients

Whole corn, Vegetable oil, Whole wheat, Brown rice flour, Whole oat flour, Seasoning (maltodextrin, salt, modified milk ingredients, vegetable oil, cheddar cheese, onion powder, potassium chloride, romano cheese, yeast extract, paprika, citric acid, garlic powder, sugar, lactic acid, parmesan cheese, natural flavour), Sugar

84%

35%

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