Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, barbecue-flavor, made with enriched masa flour
Whole food · Snacks
These are crunchy, air-puffed corn chips with a bold, smoky-sweet barbecue seasoning that clings to their ridged surface. The texture is light yet sturdy, offering a satisfying snap before dissolving into a savory, slightly tangy flavor. Nutritionally, they are a calorie-dense, high-fat snack with minimal protein and no fiber.
Calorie split: 5% protein · 41% carbs · 54% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love them for their intensely satisfying barbecue flavor—a perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and savory—and the addictive, light crunch that makes them ideal for sharing at gatherings or enjoying solo.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
They are high in fat and calories with little nutritional density, and the refined carbs can cause rapid blood-sugar spikes. To counteract, practice strict portion control (e.g., stick to a single serving) and pair with a protein-rich food like Greek yogurt or a handful of nuts to slow digestion and increase satiety.
Key benefits
- Provides quick energy from carbohydrates
- Convenient, shelf-stable, portable snack
- Satisfies savory and smoky flavor cravings
- Offers a crunchy texture without being hard
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The barbecue flavor profile for snacks like these is often a complex blend of over 20 ingredients, including smoke flavor, vinegar, tomato powder, and spices like paprika and cumin, designed to mimic the taste of slow-smoked meats.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 1.2 g |
| Energy | 523 kcal |
| Energy | 2188 kj |
| Protein | 7.0 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 32.7 g |
| Ash | 2.8 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 56.2 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 131 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 4.9 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 77.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 207 mg |
| Potassium, K | 236 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 763 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.1 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.17 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.77 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 6.7 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1.7 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.42 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.48 mg |
| Niacin | 6.3 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.14 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.23 mg |
| Folate, total | 200 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 200 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 200 ug |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 31.0 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 611 iu |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 4.5 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 3.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.96 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 9.5 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.09 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 9.4 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 16.2 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 14.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 1.2 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.06 g |
| Threonine | 0.28 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.28 g |
| Leucine | 0.75 g |
| Lysine | 0.28 g |
| Methionine | 0.13 g |
| Cystine | 0.12 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.33 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.27 g |
| Valine | 0.36 g |
| Arginine | 0.37 g |
| Histidine | 0.20 g |
| Alanine | 0.47 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.59 g |
| Glutamic acid | 1.2 g |
| Glycine | 0.29 g |
| Proline | 0.52 g |
| Serine | 0.34 g |
FAQ
What is enriched masa flour?
It's corn flour that has been treated with lime (nixtamalized) to make niacin bioavailable, then fortified with iron and B vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, folic acid) lost during processing.
Why do these chips have zero fiber?
The refining process for the corn flour removes the bran and germ, which are the primary sources of dietary fiber in whole corn.
Are these suitable for a gluten-free diet?
While corn is naturally gluten-free, cross-contamination during manufacturing is possible. Always check the package for a certified gluten-free label if you have celiac disease or severe sensitivity.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 5.23 kcal/g · 5% calories from protein · 0.0 g fiber · 0.0 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 3.23 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.