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SMACKIN' Backyard BBQ Sunflower Seeds 4oz

Contains yellow 6 Lake

Jumbo sunflower seeds with a BBQ-style seasoning, made in the USA. The seasoning includes sugar, MSG, soybean oil, artificial flavors and Yellow 6 Lake.

No synthetic preservativesNo added nitritesNo phosphatesNo gums or thickenersVegetarianLow sugarContains dairyContains soy
$3.49 4 oz · lowest price at Virtual Concession Stand
Price and stock checked Oct 29, 2026
Key nutrition facts
220caloriesPer serving · 2 TBSP (19g kernels plus seasoning on sh
Protein
8g▲
Fiber
3g▲
Added sugar
<1g
Sodium
180mg▼
Saturated fat
2g
▲ raises the score · ▼ lowers it · From the product label
Ingredients: Sunflower Seeds, Salt, Maltodextrin, Sugar, Dextrose, Monosodium Glutamate, Tomato Solids, Paprika, Whey, Onion Powder, Natural Smoke Flavoring, Spices, Garlic Powder, Paprika Extract, Citric Acid, Soybean Oil, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Disodium Inosinate And Disodium Guanylate, Caramel Color, Yellow 6 Lake
50 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as nuts and seedsHigh confidence · Scored on 10 of 11 inputs
Nutrition · counts 30%69
Ingredients · counts 15%33
Processing · counts 15%30
Sourcing · counts 25%50
Transparency · counts 15%50
Why it scores 50
Nutrition 69 · Compared with other nuts and seeds: more sodium (180 mg), more fiber (3 g), more protein (8 g) per 2 TBSP (19g kernels plus seasoning on sh
Ingredients 33 · Yellow 6 (synthetic dye, −15); Soybean oil, 16th ingredient (seed oil, −10, ClearShelf standard); Artificial flavours (additive, −10); 6 more
Processing 30 · Seasoned seeds with flavorings, MSG, added colors and soybean oil
Sourcing 50 · Made in USA; seed origin and growing practices aren't stated
Transparency 50 · Full ingredient list includes unspecified spices and natural flavors
Contains soybean oil
Contains MSG and artificial flavors
Contains Yellow 6 Lake
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Strong evidence−16 for sugar, dextrose
Moderate, evolving−15 for yellow 6
Varies by additive−26 for artificial flavours, caramel colour, natural flavours and 2 more
ClearShelf standard−10 for soybean oil · our house standard, not a medical claim
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Sunflower Seeds Salt Maltodextrin Sugar Dextrose Monosodium Glutamate Tomato Solids Paprika Whey Onion Powder Natural Smoke Flavoring Spices Garlic Powder Paprika Extract Citric Acid Soybean Oil Natural And Artificial Flavors Disodium Inosinate And Disodium Guanylate Caramel Color Yellow 6 Lake
20 ingredients 3 to watch5 to avoid
Sourcing

Origin not disclosed on the product page.

Additives10 additives · 2 moderate risk
Yellow 6 (sunset yellow) (E110)ColourModerate risk
Linked to hyperactivity in some children in a 2007 UK study; in the EU it must carry a warning label.
Artificial flavoursFlavouringModerate risk
Undisclosed synthetic compounds; the FDA delisted seven synthetic flavours in 2018 after cancer findings in animals.
Caramel colour (E150)ColourLimited risk
Some types (E150c, E150d) can contain 4-MEI, which IARC lists as possibly carcinogenic (Group 2B); levels are regulated.
Seed oilFatLimited risk
ClearShelf standard: we lower the Ingredients score when seed oils are used. This is our house standard, not a medical claim. Research is mixed; major health groups have not found harm at typical intakes.
MaltodextrinFillerLimited risk
Highly processed starch that raises blood sugar quickly and adds no nutrition.
Natural flavoursFlavouringLimited risk
An undisclosed mix of extracts and carriers; the label doesn’t say what’s in it or how it was made.
MSG (monosodium glutamate) (E621)Flavour enhancerLimited risk
Considered safe; EFSA set an acceptable daily intake in 2017, and some people report short-lived symptoms.
Disodium inosinate or guanylate (E627, E631)Flavour enhancerLimited risk
Usually paired with MSG; a source of purines, which people with gout are told to limit.
Added sugarSugarLimited risk
Added sugar; the WHO and the US Dietary Guidelines advise keeping added sugars under 10% of daily calories.
Citric acid (E330)AcidNo risk
Usually made by fermentation; considered safe.
Matched from the ingredient list. Risk levels summarise findings from EFSA, the FDA, IARC and published studies; they explain a concern, not a diagnosis.

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