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Sun Chips, Harvest Cheddar
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Sun Chips, Harvest Cheddar

SunChips
7 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
2g
Protein
2g
Sugars
170mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
74
Ingredients

What You Should Know

SunChips Harvest Cheddar is a familiar mid-sized snack bag you’ll spot on the supermarket snack aisle, shelved with other chips, multigrain crisps, and party snacks — often near tortilla chips, pretzels, and other family-oriented crunch items. Packaged in a colorful 7 oz bag, it trades on a wholesome image: whole corn, whole wheat, and whole grain brown rice are prominent in the ingredient list, and the cheddary finish positions it as a slightly more 'natural' alternative to traditional potato chips. It’s marketed toward families and health-minded snackers who want a crunchy, slightly earthy snack with a cheesy punch — the kind of brand positioning that mixes nostalgia (school lunches, road trips) with a modern whole-grain claim. Labeling typically highlights whole grains and natural flavors rather than organic certification, and the bag’s imagery and copy skew toward convenient, kid-friendly appeal rather than gourmet sophistication. In plain terms, this is a packaged, ready-to-eat snack made from milled grains and flavored cheese components — processed into a consistent, shelf-stable product with added flavor systems and emulsifiers. Sensory details: ridged, multigrain crisps with a sturdy crunch, a toasted grain undertone, and a tangy, powdery cheddar coating that leaves a dusting on fingers; people commonly eat them straight from the bag, from a party bowl, or packed into lunchboxes. Rituals include party mix-ins, pairing with sandwiches or dips, or quick on-the-go snacking. Overall, it sits in American grocery culture as an accessible, everyday crunchy snack that balances a healthier image with convenience.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 14
Servings per Container: 7
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium170mg7%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
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, Corn,, Vegetable, Oil, (Sunflower, and/or, Canola, Oil),, Whole, Wheat,, Whole, Grain, Brown, Rice, Flour,, Whole, Oat, Flour,, Sugar,, Corn, Maltodextrin,, and, Less, than, 2%, of, Salt,, Whey,, Natural, Flavors,, Cheddar, Cheese, (Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Onion, Powder,, Buttermilk,, Potassium, Salt,, Romano, Cheese, (Cow's, Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Yeast, Extract,, Lactose,, Paprika, Extract, (Color),, Sodium, Caseinate,, Citric, Acid,, Skim, Milk,, Garlic, Powder,, Lactic, Acid,, and, Parmesan, Cheese, (Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Enzymes,, Salt)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sodium Caseinate - Processed emulsifier
  • Paprika Extract (Color) - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo 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?

Multiple industrial ingredients and additives (maltodextrin, natural flavors, cheese powders, emulsifiers) and the ready-to-eat, shelf-stable formulation place this product in the ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Sun Chips, Harvest Cheddar

Well, that depends on how you define healthy! Harvest Cheddar offers a decent crunch and flavor with 2 grams of dietary fiber and 2 grams of protein per serving. If you're looking for a snack that's a bit more wholesome, it might not stack up against fresh fruits or veggies, but it can definitely fit into a balanced diet as an occasional treat.

Perfect For

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road-trip
back-to-school

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