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Wise Variety Mix 20 Counts
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Wise Variety Mix 20 Counts

Wise
15.38 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
190mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
385
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Wise Variety Mix 20 Counts is a shelf-stable party pack you would spot in the snack aisle, often stacked on endcaps near soda, party paper goods, and other multi-pack chip or cracker boxes. The 20-count box contains single-serve pouches of corn puffs, ridged potato chips, popcorn, and flavored corn snacks with bold printed art and a playful tagline, Living life wisely. It reads as a budget-friendly, family-oriented party staple for game-day spreads, kids' lunches, or last-minute gathering trays. Marketing leans on bright, kid-friendly colors and convenience rather than nutrition; there are no organic or clean-label certifications, though ingredients lists include familiar words like cheddar and butter alongside a long list of additives. Sensory-wise the mix is loud and varied: salty crunchy ridges, airy cheesy puffs, sweet-tangy honey-BBQ glaze, and bite-sized popcorn dusted with white-cheddar umami, all packaged in individual bags for grab-and-go snacking and sharing rituals at couches and tailgates. The brand positioning skews nostalgic and value-driven, targeting families, students, and anyone seeking inexpensive, crowd-pleasing snacks with a retro Americana vibe. In plain processing context, these items are factory-formulated and highly processed, made from refined grains, oils, flavor systems, emulsifiers, colorants, and shelf-stabilizing ingredients to ensure uniform taste and long shelf life. Consumers reach for this variety pack as a convenient, indulgent solution for movie nights, children's parties, or road-trip munching when portability and variety matter more than whole-food simplicity.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 1
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Sodium190mg8%
Total Carbohydrate13g5%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
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

Bravos, Nacho, Cheese:, Corn,, Vegetable, Oil, (Contains, One, or, More, of, the, Following:, Corn,, Cottonseed,, Sunflower,, or, Canola, Oil),, Whey, Powder,, Corn, Maltodextrin,, Salt,, Buttermilk, Powder,, Onion, Powder,, Monosodium, Glutamate, (Flavor, Enhancer),, Tomato, Powder,, Natural, Flavor,, Butter, (Cream,, Lactic, Acid,, Annatto),, Cheddar, Cheese, (Cultured, Milk,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Cream,, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, Spice, Paprika, Extractives, (for, Color),, Disodium, Phosphate,, Mono, &, Diglycerides, of, Fatty, Acids,, Yellow, 6, Lake,, Disodium, Inosinate, and, Disodium, Guanylate, (Flavor, Enhancers),, Yellow, 5, Lake,, Red, 40, Lake,, Yellow, 6,, Yellow, 5., Cheez, Doodles, Honey, BBQ:, Corn, Meal,, Vegetable, Oil, (Contains, One, or, More, of, the, Following:, (Corn,, Cottonseed,, Sunflower, or, Canola, Oil),, Sugar,, Salt,, Honey,, Corn, Starch,, Fructose,, Whey,, Dextrose, Monohydrate,, Wheat, Starch,, Monosodium, Glutamate, (Flavor, Enhancer),, Tomato, Powder,, Cheddar, Cheese, (Cultured, Milk,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Onion, Powder,, Butter, (Cream,, Salt),, Buttermilk, Solids,, Maltodextrin,, Yellow, 5, Lake,, Garlic, Powder,, Paprika, Extract,, Natural, Flavors, (Contains, Celery),, Soybean, Oil,, Citric, Acid,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Enzyme, Modified, Butter, Oil,, Barley, Malt, Flour,, Yellow, 5,, Yellow, 6,, Autolyzed, Yeast, Extract,, Thiamin, Hydrochloride, (Vitamin, B1),, Disodium, Guanylate, and, Disodium, Inosinate., Dipsy, Barbecue:, Corn,, Vegetable, Oil, (Contains, One, or, More, of, the, Following:, Corn,, Cottonseed,, Sunflower,, or, Canola, Oil),, Salt,, Sugar,, Maltodextrin,, Fructose,, Dried, Onion, &, Garlic,, Paprika,, Yeast,, Monosodium, Glutamate, Torula, (Flavor, Enhancer),, Dextrose,, Dried, Tomato,, Spices,, Natural, Flavors, (Including, Smoke),, Citric, Acid,, Paprika, Extract, (Color),, Caramel, (Color),, Red, 40, Lake,, Spice, Extract., Popcorn, White, Cheddar:, Popcorn,, Vegetable, Oil, (Contains, One, or, More, of, the, Following:, Corn,, Cottonseed,, Sunflower, or, Canola, Oil),, Cheddar, Cheese, (Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Whey,, Maltodextrin,, Butter, (Cream,, Salt),, Buttermilk, Solids,, Salt,, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Blue, Cheese, (Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Citric, Acid,, Lactic, Acid., Ridgies, Sour, Cream, &, Onion:, Potatoes,, Vegetable, Oil, (Contains, One, or, More, of, the, Following:, Corn,, Cottonseed,, Sunflower, or, Canola, Oil),, Whey,, Salt,, Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Onion, Powder,, Monosodium, Glutamate, (Flavor, Enhancer),, Spice,, Cheddar, Cheese, (Cultured, Milk,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Citric, Acid,, Sodium, Caseinate,, Disodium, Phosphate,, Disodium, Inosinate, and, Disodium, Guanylate, (Flavor, Enhancers),, Lactic, Acid,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors., BBQ:, Potatoes,, Vegetable, Oil, (Contains, One, or, More, of, the, Following:, Corn,, Cottonseed,, Sunflower, or, Canola, Oil),, Salt,, Dextrose,, Wheat, Starch,, Tomato, Powder,, Spice,, Paprika,, Yeast,, Corn, Maltodextrin,, Monosodium, Glutamate, (Flavor, Enhancer),, Onion, Powder,, Garlic, Powder,, Citric, Acid,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, Yellow, 5,, Red, 40,, Blue, 1..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Corn - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Cottonseed - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono & Diglycerides of Fatty Acids - Processed emulsifier
  • Disodium Phosphate - Synthetic preservative
  • Sodium Phosphate - Synthetic preservative
  • Yellow 6 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 5 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • Red 40 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 1 - 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?

The product contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (maltodextrin, MSG, artificial colors, mono- and diglycerides, disodium inosinate/guanylate), refined starches and oils, and is factory-formulated into ready-to-eat flavored snacks, consistent with an ultra-processed classification.

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Common Questions about Wise Variety Mix 20 Counts

The Wise Variety Mix can be a fun and tasty snack option, but calling it 'healthy' depends on your perspective. It contains a mix of flavors and textures that can satisfy cravings, but it’s also processed and includes added sugars, artificial colors, and flavor enhancers. If you're looking for something to munch on during movie night, it might fit the bill, but if you're aiming for a nutrient-dense diet, you might want to balance it out with fresh fruits or veggies.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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