
Utz Single Portion Variety Of Chips & Cheese Snacks
What You Should Know
This Utz Single Portion Variety of Chips & Cheese Snacks is the kind of multipack you spot in the grocery snack aisle, stacked near other party mixes, family-size chip bags, and seasonal party displays. Packaged as multiple single-serve pouches in a 29 oz box, it is designed for grab-and-go convenience — you might see it near checkout endcaps during game-day promotions or in the center-aisle snack towers. It fits occasions like tailgates, movie nights, school lunches, and road trips: an easy buy for shoppers preparing for casual gatherings or stocking a pantry for unpredictable snack needs. Utz’s brand positioning is mid-market and nostalgic — a regional American snack maker leaning into everyday family rituals, value, and colorful, kid-friendly packaging rather than premium or health-forward messaging. The label typically emphasizes variety and fun rather than nutrition; there are no organic seals and no strong “natural” health claims, though phrases like “made with real cheese” or visible cheese imagery can create a comfort-food halo. In plain processing terms, this product is highly processed: multiple components (potato chips, extruded cheese curls, flavored tortilla pieces) include engineered ingredients, flavorings, colorants, and powdered dairy ingredients. Sensory-wise expect a contrast of textures — crisp, thin potato chips; airy, crunchy cheese curls; and salt-forward, savory coated pieces — with bold salty, umami, and cheesy flavors and occasional smoky or BBQ notes. The ritual is communal and casual: individual pouches torn open and poured into bowls at parties, slipped into lunchboxes, or eaten straight from the bag on the road.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Original, Potato, Chips:, Potatoes,, Vegetable, Oil, (Contains, One, or, More, of, the, Following:, Cottonseed, Oil,, Corn, Oil, and/or, Sunflower, Oil),, Salt., Sour, Cream, &, Onion, Potato, Chips:, Potatoes,, Vegetable, Oil, (Contains, One, or, More, of, the, Following:, Cottonseed, Oil,, Corn, Oil, and/or, Sunflower, Oil),, Whey,, Dextrose,, Shortening, Powder, [Coconut, Oil,, Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Sodium, Caseinate,, Salt,, Dehydrated, Sour, Cream, [Sour, Cream, (Cream,, Nonfat, Milk,, Cultures),, Cultured, Nonfat, Milk,, Citric, Acid]),, Dehydrated, Onion,, Sugar,, Citric, Acid,, Dehydrated, Parsley,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, Garlic, Powder,, Disodium, Inosinate, and, Disodium, Guanylate., Cheddar, Cheese, Curls:, Corn, Meal,, Vegetable, Oil, (Contains, One, or, More, of, the, Following:, Cottonseed, Oil,, Corn, Oil,, Canola, Oil,, Sunflower, Oil),, Whey,, Maltodextrin,, Semisoft, Cheese, (Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Salt,, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, Buttermilk, Solids,, Cheddar, Cheese, (Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Milkfat,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Lactic, Acid,, Yellow, 6,, Butter, (Cream,, Salt),, Autolyzed, Yeast, Extract,, Yellow, 5,, Disodium, Guanylate,, Disodium, Inosinate,, Artificial, Flavor,, Natural, Flavor,, Enzymes., Party, Mix:, Tortilla, Chips,, N&a, Flavored, Bbq, Corn, Chips,, N&a, Nacho, Flavored, Tortilla, Chips,, Pretzel, Wheels,, N&a, Cheese, Flavored, Crunchies,, Enriched, Ground, Corn, Flour, [Corn, Flour,, Thiamin,, Riboflavin,, Niacin,, Iron,, Folic, Acid], Corn, Flour,, Wheat, Flour,, Vegetable, Oil, (Contains, One, or, More, of, the, Following:, Cottonseed, Oil,, Corn, Oil,, Canola, Oil,, Sunflower, Oil,, Soybean, Oil,, and/or, Safflower, Oil),, Salt,, Sugar, (Adds, a, Trivial, Amount, of, Added, Sugars),, Maltodextrin,, Dextrose, (Adds, a, Trivial, Amount, of, Added, Sugars),, Whey,, Milkfat,, Semisoft, Cheese, (Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, Malt, Syrup, (Adds, a, Trivial, Amount, of, Added, Sugars), (Derived, from, Corn, and, Malted, Barley),, Cheddar, Cheese, (Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Onion, Powder,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors,, Garlic, Powder,, Horseradish, Powder,, Cheddar, Cheese, Blend, (Whey,, Semisoft, Cheese, [Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes,, Buttermilk, Solids,, Salt,, Natural, Flavor,, Calcium, Phosphate,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Lactic, Acid),, Buttermilk, Solids,, Torula, Yeast,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Yellow, 6, Lake,, Yellow, 5, Lake,, Extractives, of, Paprika,, Annatto, and, Turmeric, (for, Color),, Yellow, 6,, Natural, Smoke, Flavor,, Autolyzed, Yeast, Extract,, Spice, Extractives,, Tomato, Powder,, Yellow, 5,, Butter, (Cream,, Salt),, Citric, Acid,, Lactic, Acid,, Disodium, Inosinate, and, Disodium, Guanylate,, Spices,, Yeast,, Baking, Soda., Barbeque, Potato, Chips:, Potatoes,, Vegetable, Oil, (Contains, One, or, More, of, the, Following:, Cottonseed, Oil,, Corn, Oil, and/or, Sunflower, Oil),, Dextrose,, Salt,, Sugar,, Corn, Flour,, Torula, Yeast,, Onion, and, Garlic, Powders,, Horseradish, Powder,, Tomato, Powder,, Natural, Coloring, (Includes:, Extractives, of, Paprika,, Annatto, and, Turmeric),, Spice, Extractives,, Natural, Smoke, Flavor., Classic, Wheels, Pretzels:, Wheat, Flour,, Salt,, Vegetable, Oil, (Contains, One, or, More, of, the, Following:, Corn, Oil,, Canola, Oil, or, Sunflower, Oil),, Malt, Syrup, (Derived, from, Corn, and, Malted, Barley),, Sugar,, Yeast,, Baking, Soda..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Cottonseed Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Corn Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Safflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Sodium Phosphate - Processed emulsifier
- •Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
- •Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
The product contains multiple industrially processed components, flavor enhancers, colorants, maltodextrin and other additives, indicating a highly processed ultraprocessed food (NOVA 4). Its formulation and packaging are designed for convenience and long shelf life rather than whole-food composition.
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Common Questions about Utz Single Portion Variety Of Chips & Cheese Snacks
Healthy is a bit of a moving target, isn't it? These chips are definitely a tasty snack option, but they’re not exactly a superfood. With 160 calories and 10g of fat per serving, they fit into a balanced diet if enjoyed in moderation, but they’re not going to replace your leafy greens anytime soon.
