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Quest Nutrition Nacho Cheese Tortilla Style Protein Chips
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Every check we ran
Intake method matches the research
Nothing in this listing contradicts how these ingredients were studied (turmeric / curcumin, prebiotic fiber). For example, turmeric / curcumin: plain curcumin absorbs poorly — most positive trials pair it with piperine (black pepper) or a bioavailability-enhanced form. Sources: NIH NCCIH — Turmeric, PubMed search: curcumin bioavailability piperine.
Each ingredient’s amount is disclosed
The panel gives a per-ingredient amount rather than hiding quantities inside a proprietary blend, so each one can be compared to published research.
No physical impossibility in the listed amounts
Technical check only: the panel’s 6 actives sum to 1,720 mg, which fits inside the ≈32,000 mg serving. This means the numbers are physically possible — it does not mean the formula was validated or the contents confirmed.
Photo-read pack math is internally consistent
1 servings × 32 g = 32 g, matching the printed net weight 32 g (NET WT 1.1 OZ (32g)). This checks agreement within the photo read; it is not an independent contents test.
FDA recall appears in this brand's history
Brand-level context only, not a finding about this product. Quest Nutrition, LLC recalled a different or not-exactly-bound product on 2018-10-10: “Undeclared allergen; tree nut (almonds)” (status: Terminated). The recalled product was: “Quest Protein Bar Vanilla Almond Crunch Single Bar UPC# - 888849000494 12 ct. Box UPC # - 888849000500” — not necessarily the product on this page. Verify at FDA’s recall database.
180-day review-count history is on file
Exact-listing history records written-review counts from 1,967 on 2026-01-25 to 2,116 on 2026-07-20 (net +149). Count movements can reflect sales, listing variants, collection resets, or moderation; this history does not establish whether reviews are authentic.
What the listing promises — claim by claim
Why is this shown?
| Claim | Status | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Benefit claim “…he wonderfully crunchy, easy-breezy cheat to support your protein goals while living the nacho ch…” | Partly supported We looked for: whether the ingredient doses on the label match the doses used in published research | Published research exists for ingredients in this formula — see Related research below. Whether this product’s doses match those studies could not be confirmed. |
“No evidence located” does not mean a claim is false — it means the seller has not put evidence proportionate to the claim on the public record, and we could not find any. Absence of proof is not proof of absence.
This label vs. the doses studied
Why is this shown?
| Ingredient | Where this label sits | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| turmeric / curcumin | Studies typically use 500 mg–2 g. This product’s amount could not be read from public sources, so no comparison is possible. | |
| Dietary Fiber | shaded = doses used in studies (3 g–10 g) · bar = this label | 1 g — below the studied range |
Matching a studied dose does not mean the product works, and missing it does not mean it fails — it shows whether the label and the research are talking about the same amounts. Not a recommendation to take any amount.
Verifiability profile — 1 of 6 public signals
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Identity
| LookCloser record ID | lc-77c931f8 (internal — no barcode published, which limits cross-checking) |
| Brand | Quest |
| Source listing identifier | B07RRRV5CT |
| Retailer listing title | Quest Nutrition Nacho Cheese Tortilla Style Protein Chips, 18g Protein… show full titleQuest Nutrition Nacho Cheese Tortilla Style Protein Chips, 18g Protein, 4g Net Carb, Gluten Free, 1.1 oz (Pack of 12) |
From the label (photo-read)
| Serving size | 1 bag (32g) |
| Servings per container | 1 |
| Net weight | NET WT 1.1 OZ (32g) |
| Pack statement | 8-1.1 OZ (32g) BAGS |
| Badges printed on pack | GLUTEN FREE, GD, Gluten Free, OD, UD |
Supplement Facts panel (photo-read):
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Reading confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 150 | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Total Fat | 6 g | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Sodium | 330 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5 g | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Total Sugars | 1 g | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Includes Added Sugars | 0 g | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Protein | 18 g | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Calcium | 170 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Potassium | 50 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
Claims printed on the packaging:
“BAKED” · “NEW LOOK SAME GREAT TASTE” · “*5g TOTAL CARBS - 1g FIBER = 4g NET CARBS” · “*Protein” · “*Net Carbs” · “*Per Serving.” · “Net Carbs = Total Carbs - Fiber.” · “big on protein”
Read by a vision model from 8 listing photos — verbatim extraction; OCR errors possible. Spot a mistake? It will be corrected on review.
Listed ingredients (as stated on the listing)
<p>INGREDIENTS: PROTEIN BLEND (MILK PROTEIN ISOLATE, WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE), VEGETABLE OIL (SUNFLOWER, CANOLA, AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL), CALCIUM CASEINATE, CORN STARCH, NATURAL FLAVORS, SOLUBLE CORN FIBER, PSYLLIUM HUSK. CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT, CHEDDAR CHEESE POWDER (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), ROMANO CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), BUTTERMILK POWDER, BUTTER (CREAM, ANNATTO), TOMATO POWDER, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, SPICE, NONFAT DRY MILK, WHEY POWDER, CHIA SEED, PAPRIKA EXTRACT (COLOR), TURMERIC OLEORESIN (COLOR), LECITHIN (SUNFLOWER, CANOLA, AND/OR SOY LECITHIN), CALCIUM CARBONATE, YEAST EXTRACT, STEVIA SWEETENER. </p>
Ingredient science — NIH references
Vitamin D — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (26,500) · UL 100 mcg (adults; 100 mcg = 4,000 IU)
Calcium — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (48,938) · UL 2500 mg (adults 19-50 (2,000 mg for 51+))
Iron — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (28,479) · UL 45 mg (adults, from all sources)
Potassium — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (16,128) · no UL; supplements capped at 99 mg OTC
Reference data from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, IOM Dietary Reference Intakes, and PubMed. A Tolerable Upper Intake Level is a documented reference figure, not a safety verdict — both the declared amount and the reference are shown for your own judgment. LookCloser gives no medical advice.
Related research & consistency
turmeric / curcumin — NIH NCCIH — Turmeric · PubMed search: curcumin bioavailability piperine · WebMD: turmeric · ClinicalTrials.gov — 286 registered studies
ℹ Use pattern in research: plain curcumin absorbs poorly — most positive trials pair it with piperine (black pepper) or a bioavailability-enhanced form.
prebiotic fiber (inulin-type) — NIH ODS — Fiber overview (MVMS context) · PubMed search: inulin prebiotic randomized trial · WebMD search: inulin · ClinicalTrials.gov — 22 registered studies
ℹ Use pattern in research: daily use; effects build over weeks as gut flora shift.
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