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Is Utz Gluten Free Sour Cream & Onion Potato Chips healthy?

Gluten Free Sour Cream & Onion Potato Chips

Snacks · Updated 2026-10-19

Longevity Score

42/100

Food Integrity Score

52/100

Limit When Possible

Mixed or weaker nutrition and ingredient signals suggest looking for better options when you can.

Quick answer

Limit When Possible

Utz gluten free sour cream & onion potato chips is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 42 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100. Fried potato snack with cottonseed oil, shortening, and multiple flavor additives; low fiber and protein, modest sodium. Strengths include potato base with some dehydrated onion and parsley, gluten-free formulation, and moderate calorie portion (150 kcal per oz), while main considerations include fried in cottonseed oil and contains shortening, ultra-processed flavoring with multiple additives, and very low fiber and protein for the calories.

Longevity Score 42/100Food Integrity Score 52/100

What helped the score?

  • Potato base with some dehydrated onion and parsley
  • Gluten-free formulation
  • Moderate calorie portion (150 kcal per oz)

What held the score back?

  • Fried in cottonseed oil and contains shortening
  • Ultra-processed flavoring with multiple additives
  • Very low fiber and protein for the calories

Ingredients

Ingredient list

POTATOES, COTTONSEED 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, DISODIUM GUANYLATE

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

Key nutrition

Per serving: 28 g (1 oz (28/about 20 chips) Per serving)

  • Calories1508% DV
  • Protein2g4% DV
  • Total Carbs15g5% DV
  • Fiber1g4% DV
  • Total Fat9g12% DV
  • Saturated Fat2.5g13% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Utz Gluten Free Sour Cream & Onion Potato Chips
Brand
Utz
Category
Snacks (source: Chips, Pretzels & Snacks)
GTIN / UPC
00041780190284
Serving size
28 g (1 oz (28/about 20 chips) Per serving)
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

How this product may fit different goals

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  • Low-Spike Stability

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Low fiber (1g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Moderate-low sodium (180mg)

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Lower protein (2g)

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Sweetener signals (Dextrose, Sugar)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Modest calories per serving (150 kcal)

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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: Useful energy (150 kcal)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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Common questions about this product

Is Utz Gluten Free Sour Cream & Onion Potato Chips 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.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Utz Gluten Free Sour Cream & Onion Potato Chips shows about 1.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Utz Gluten Free Sour Cream & Onion Potato Chips: 2g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Dextrose, Sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Potato base with some dehydrated onion and parsley; Gluten-free formulation; Moderate calorie portion (150 kcal per oz).

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Fried in cottonseed oil and contains shortening; Ultra-processed flavoring with multiple additives; Very low fiber and protein for the calories.

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.

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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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