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Thin & Crispy Hickory BBQ Potato Chips, 6 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Thin & Crispy Hickory BBQ Potato Chips, 6 OZ

BOULDER CANYON
Available at Whole Foods
160
Calories
3g
Protein
1g
Sugars
190mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
31
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’d spot this thin, crunchy bag in the snack aisle or tossed into a cooler for a picnic, movie night, or tailgate — a familiar BBQ chip for casual gatherings. It reads indulgent and nostalgic with a smoky-sweet flavor profile, while the ingredient list (dextrose, maltodextrin in molasses powder, yeast extract, natural smoke flavor) and refined oils signal industrial processing that yields an extra-crispy texture and shelf-stable convenience consistent with ultra-processed snacks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 OZ
Servings per Container: 6
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium190mg8%
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, CANE, SUGAR, SALT, RICE, FLOUR, DEXTROSE, PAPRIKA, ONION, POWDER, TOMATO, POWDER, SPICES, MOLASSES, POWDER, (MOLASSES,, MALTODEXTRIN), YEAST, EXTRACT, CITRIC, ACID, GARLIC, POWDER, PAPRIKA, EXTRACT, (COLOR), NATURAL, SMOKE, FLAVOR..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Avocado Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Paprika Extract (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?

Multiple flavoring agents, refined sweeteners (dextrose, cane sugar), maltodextrin, and added smoke flavor alongside processed oils indicate formulation and industrial processing typical of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Thin & Crispy Hickory BBQ Potato Chips, 6 OZ

That depends on your definition of healthy! These chips are a tasty snack with 160 calories per ounce and a decent dose of flavor, thanks to the hickory BBQ seasoning. They’re not a health food per se, but in moderation, they can fit into a balanced diet — especially if you're looking for a crunchy treat without artificial sweeteners or preservatives.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgicconvenientcomforting
$3.99
per package