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Thin & Crispy Cheddar Sour Cream Potato Chips, 6 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Thin & Crispy Cheddar Sour Cream Potato Chips, 6 OZ

BOULDER CANYON
Available at Whole Foods
160
Calories
3g
Protein
1g
Sugars
170mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
43
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this bag in the chip aisle or on a snack table at movie nights and parties — a thin, crispy twist on classic cheddar & sour cream chips. It feels indulgent and shareable, promising familiar savory comfort with a light crunch. The ingredient mix (refined oil, whey, natural flavors, yeast extract and phosphate additives) and industrially engineered texture signal strong ultraprocessing (NOVA 4).

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 OZ
Servings per Container: 6
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium170mg7%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
Protein3g
* 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, AVOCADO, OIL, WHEY, SALT, ONION, POWDER, SOUR, CREAM, (CULTURED, CREAM,, NONFAT, MILK,, VITAMIN, E, (TO, PROTECT, FLAVOR),, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURE,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, NATURAL, FLAVORS,, YEAST, EXTRACT,, CITRIC, ACID,, GARLIC, POWDER,, LACTIC, ACID, POWDER,, PAPRIKA, EXTRACT, (FOR, COLOR),, SODIUM, PHOSPHATE..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Avocado oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Paprika extract (for color) - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients and additives (natural flavors, yeast extract, sodium phosphate) and is formulated for shelf stability and a uniform thin, crispy texture, characteristics of NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Thin & Crispy Cheddar Sour Cream Potato Chips, 6 OZ

Ah, the age-old question of health! These chips pack in 160 calories per ounce, with 9 grams of fat, which isn't too shabby for a snack. While they’re not exactly a superfood, they can fit into a balanced diet if enjoyed in moderation. Just keep in mind they’re more of an indulgence than a health food.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

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$3.99
per package