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Chex Mix Savory Snack Mix Sour Cream Onion
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4

Chex Mix Savory Snack Mix Sour Cream Onion

Chex Mix
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
2g
Protein
2g
Sugars
210mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
98
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Chex Mix Savory Snack Mix Sour Cream Onion (8 oz) is a familiar shelf-stable snack youd spot in the supermarket snack aisle, usually stacked near chips, party mixes, pretzels and other grab-and-go party foods. It reads as a mainstream, family-friendly party snack: bright, attention-grabbing packaging, single-serve or sharing-size bags, and flavor-forward labeling that highlights savory notes rather than any organic or artisanal cues. This product fits casual occasions like game-day gatherings, movie-night couch sessions, road trips, or last-minute party hosting when shoppers want a crunchy, ready-to-eat option. Brand positioning leans on nostalgia and convenience — Chex Mix evokes snack-time memories and is marketed to busy families and young adults who value bold flavors and easy entertaining. The front label may call out simple ingredients such as whole wheat or sour cream flavoring, but there is no organic certification and the package also lists preservatives and flavorings in the ingredient panel. In plain terms the mix is a highly processed, engineered snack: multiple refined flours and industrial oils are combined with flavour systems, emulsifiers and antioxidants to ensure consistent taste and shelf life. Sensory profile: a crunch-forward medley of square, airy cereal pieces and seasoned bits with a tangy, savory sour cream-and-onion dusting, moderate salt, and a slightly powdery finish. Packaging ritual is casual — open the bag, pour into a bowl at a party, or snack directly from the bag during a movie — and portioning often leans toward communal sharing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 8
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium210mg9%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars2g
Added Sugars2g4%
Protein2g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Whole, Wheat,, Degermed, Yellow, Corn, Meal,, Enriched, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Iron,, Riboflavin,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Folic, Acid),, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean,, High, Oleic, Soybean,, High, Oleic, Canola,, High, Oleic, Sunflower,, Palm,, Fractionated, Palm, and/or, Palm, Olein),, Rye, Flour,, Sugar,, Maltodextrin,, Dried, Buttermilk,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Salt,, Dried, Onion,, Dried, Sour, Cream, (Cream,, Nonfat, Milk,, Cultures),, Yeast,, Baking, Soda,, Spice,, Yeast, Extract,, Distilled, Monoglycerides,, Natural, Flavor,, Malted, Barley, Extract,, Barley, Malt, Syrup,, Yellow, Corn, Flour,, Trisodium, Phosphate,, Calcium, Carbonate,, Rye, Flour,, Fumaric, Acid,, Caraway,, Sodium, Diacetate,, Dried, Soy, Sauce, (Soybeans,, Wheat,, Salt),, Caramel, Color,, Freshness, Preserved, by, BHT..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • High Oleic Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • High Oleic Canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • High Oleic Sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Distilled Monoglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • BHT - Synthetic preservative
  • Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple refined grains, industrial vegetable oils, flavorings, emulsifiers, preservatives and other additives indicative of industrial formulations; these characteristics align with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed foods).

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Common Questions about Chex Mix Savory Snack Mix Sour Cream Onion

Well, it depends on your definition of healthy! This snack mix is relatively low in sugar and provides some carbs for energy, but it’s not exactly a superfood. If you’re looking for a treat to enjoy while watching a movie or hanging out with friends, it fits the bill, but it wouldn’t replace your daily servings of veggies.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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