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Jalapeno Kettle Potato Chips, 8 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Jalapeno Kettle Potato Chips, 8 OZ

365 by Whole Foods Market
Available at Whole Foods
150
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
200mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
34
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd grab this bag from the chips aisle or toss it into your cart for movie night, a picnic, or a game-day spread — the kettle-cooked look promises a bold jalapeño kick and crunchy texture. The vibe is indulgent and a little nostalgic, evoking backyard parties and late-night snacking. The ingredient list and seasoning blend (maltodextrin, yeast extract, and "natural flavors") signal industrial seasoning and shelf-stable processing typical of ultra-processed snacks that deliver uniform flavor and crispness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 OZ
Servings per Container: 8
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium200mg9%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
Protein2g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

POTATOES, EXPELLER, PRESSED, SUNFLOWER, SEED, OIL, JALAPENO, SEASONING, (CORN, AND, TAPIOCA, MALTODEXTRIN,, CANE, SUGAR,, SEA, SALT,, GREEN, BELL, PEPPER, POWDER,, JALAPENO, PEPPER, POWDER,, YEAST, EXTRACT,, SALT,, DEHYDRATED, PARSLEY,, ONION, POWDER,, GARLIC, POWDER,, NATURAL, FLAVORS)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower seed oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Packaged flavored chips with a manufactured seasoning mix containing maltodextrin, yeast extract and "natural flavors" are formulations typical of NOVA 4 ultra-processed foods, designed for long shelf life, intense uniform flavor, and crisp texture.

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Common Questions about Jalapeno Kettle Potato Chips, 8 OZ

It really depends on your definition of healthy! These chips are a fun snack option, low in sugar and free from artificial sweeteners and preservatives. If you're looking for a satisfying crunch with a kick, they definitely fit the bill. Just keep in mind they're still a snack, so moderation is key!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgicconvenient
$3.19
per package