Frito Lay Cashews — MUNCH

Munch or Dump rates Frito Lay Cashews by Frito Lay MUNCH — score 90/90.

Just whole cashews with a little oil and sea salt — a clean three-ingredient snack with real protein and healthy fats.

Why this verdict

• Whole cashews are the first and dominant ingredient — real protein and good fats
• Only three recognizable ingredients, no additives or preservatives
• No artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, or emulsifiers

Ingredients (3)

• Cashews (safe) — A whole nut packing protein, fiber, magnesium, copper and mostly unsaturated fat. Nutritious and minimally processed.
• Vegetable oil (sunflower, cottonseed, soybean, and/or peanut oil) (moderate) — Refined seed oil used to roast the nuts; high in omega-6, but a thin coating on an already-fatty nut.
• Sea Salt (moderate) — Seasoning; contributes to sodium intake.