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Toms Potato Chips, Dill Pickle Flavored: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Toms

Quick answer

Lower integrity

Toms tom's potato chips, dill pickle flavored received a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This is a flavored potato chip with a short base of potatoes, oil, and salt, but the dill pickle flavor relies on dextrose, acids, yeast extract, and vague natural flavor and spice blends. The mix of several refined oils and a modified starch makes it more engineered than a basic chip. Treat it as an occasional snack rather than an everyday staple. Main considerations include refined seed oil blend, modified cornstarch and multiple acidulants, and vague natural flavor and spices. Simpler options: Choose plain potato chips fried in one oil with simple seasoning; look for flavorings with specific named herbs and spices rather than natural flavor.

Food Integrity Score 52/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Highly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: Medium

What to watch?

  • Refined seed oil blend
  • Modified cornstarch and multiple acidulants
  • Vague natural flavor and spices

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose plain potato chips fried in one oil with simple seasoning
  • Look for flavorings with specific named herbs and spices rather than natural flavor

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Toms Potato Chips, Dill Pickle Flavored
Brand
Toms
Category
Snacks
GTIN / UPC
00021900982371
Serving size
28 g
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

Food Integrity results

Tom's Potato Chips, Dill Pickle Flavored

Toms

Lower integrity

Warning Signs

Refined seed oils, dextrose, modified cornstarch, and natural flavor show up alongside the potatoes and salt.

Consider This

Modified cornstarch, natural flavor, yeast extract, and citric or malic acid are typical of factory-formulated flavored snack systems.

Good Substitutes

Plain kettle-cooked potato chips fried in one oil, seasoned simply with sea salt, dill, and garlic powder.

Overall Assessment

Lower integrity

This is a flavored potato chip with a short base of potatoes, oil, and salt, but the dill pickle flavor relies on dextrose, acids, yeast extract, and vague natural flavor and spice blends. The mix of several refined oils and a modified starch makes it more engineered than a basic chip. Treat it as an occasional snack rather than an everyday staple.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Refined seed oil blend
  • Modified cornstarch and multiple acidulants
  • Vague natural flavor and spices

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Vegetable oils (corn, canola, sunflower and/or safflower) — Refined seed oil blend
  • Dextrose — Refined sweetener
  • Modified cornstarch — Modified starch texture helper
  • Natural flavor — Vague flavor blend
  • Yeast extract — Flavor enhancer input
  • Spices — Unspecified spice blend

Highest concern ingredients

  • Natural flavor (7/10) — Undisclosed flavor blend of unspecified sources.
  • Vegetable oils (corn, canola, sunflower and/or safflower) (6/10) — Refined seed oil blend used for frying.
  • Modified cornstarch (6/10) — Chemically modified starch for texture.

Better choice tips

  • Choose plain potato chips fried in one oil with simple seasoning.
  • Look for flavorings with specific named herbs and spices rather than natural flavor.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

INGREDIENTS: POTATOES, VEGETABLE OILS (CORN, CANOLA, SUNFLOWER AND/OR SAFFLOWER), SALT, DEXTROSE, WHITE VINEGAR POWDER, CITRIC ACID, GARLIC POWDER, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, ACETIC ACID, MALIC ACID, DILL, NATURAL FLAVOR, ONION POWDER, YEAST EXTRACT, SPICES.

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.

  1. Natural flavorConcern 7/10 — Higher concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Unknown / not listed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Undisclosed flavor systems are hard to evaluate from the label.

    Additional note

    Undisclosed flavor blend of unspecified sources.

    Family watchlist

    Vague natural flavor blend

  2. Vegetable oils (corn, canola, sunflower and/or safflower)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined seed oils are a common watchlist item for many users.

    Additional note

    Refined seed oil blend used for frying.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil blend

  3. Modified cornstarchConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernModified starchWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Modified starch

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Modified starches are texture-engineering inputs many users want flagged.

    Additional note

    Chemically modified starch for texture.

    Family watchlist

    Modified starch texture helper

  4. Yeast extractConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernFlavor enhancerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Flavor enhancer

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Concentrated flavor input that adds savory engineering.

    Additional note

    Concentrated flavor enhancer.

    Family watchlist

    Flavor enhancer input

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  1. DextroseConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined sugar that some users prefer to avoid.

    Additional note

    Refined sugar used for flavor balance.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener

  2. White vinegar powderConcern 4/10 — Mild concernFlavor acidAdditive

    What this is

    Flavor acid

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Powdered flavor input adds processing beyond plain vinegar.

    Additional note

    Dried vinegar used for tangy flavor.

  3. Citric acidConcern 4/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Functional acid commonly added to flavored snacks.

    Additional note

    Acidulant for tang and preservation.

  4. Acetic acidConcern 4/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Added acid functioning as a flavor system input.

    Additional note

    Acid used for sour flavor.

  5. Malic acidConcern 4/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Added acid functioning as a flavor system input.

    Additional note

    Acid used for tart flavor.

  6. SpicesConcern 3/10 — Mild concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Unknown / not listed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Broad spice category without specific sources listed.

    Additional note

    Unspecified spice blend.

    Family watchlist

    Unspecified spice blend

  7. SaltConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSeasoning

    What this is

    Seasoning

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Why it matters

    Common seasoning with minimal concern.

    Additional note

    Basic seasoning.

  8. Garlic powderConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSpice

    What this is

    Spice

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Simple dried seasoning.

    Additional note

    Dried garlic seasoning.

  9. Onion powderConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSpice

    What this is

    Spice

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Simple dried seasoning.

    Additional note

    Dried onion seasoning.

  10. PotatoesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple, recognizable base ingredient.

    Additional note

    Recognizable whole vegetable base.

  11. DillConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable herb.

    Additional note

    Dried herb for flavor.

This Food Integrity score reflects ingredient-list formulation and label transparency only. It is not a medical safety rating or nutritional recommendation. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

How this product may fit different goals

The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Carb fueling ingredients (Mentions "potato". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Low-Carb Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Keto-Style Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Minimally Processed Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Whole-Food Focused Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    See more for this goal

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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis

What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates

The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.

Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter

Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.

Who may prioritize Food Integrity

Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.

How Food Integrity differs from Longevity

Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.

Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too

The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.

Common questions about this product

Is Toms Potato Chips, Dill Pickle Flavored highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Toms Potato Chips, Dill Pickle Flavored shows about 1.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Toms Potato Chips, Dill Pickle Flavored: 0g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Dextrose (not sweet-tasting at this level). Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Few ingredients with recognizable potato base; No added sugar per serving; Modest protein and low saturated fat.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Seed oil blend is a prominent fat source; Sodium is moderate-to-high for a single serving; Flavoring system includes modified cornstarch and natural flavor.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same snacks differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Snacks, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

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