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Cape Cod Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, 60% Less Sodium
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Cape Cod Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, 60% Less Sodium

Cape Cod®
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
2g
Protein
60mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
11
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Cape Cod Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, 60% Less Sodium, sits in the supermarket snack aisle among premium chip brands, near other kettle-cooked and sea-salt varieties, pretzels and jarred dips. The 8 oz glossy bag carries a heritage, East-Coast coastline identity — a brand that markets itself on hearty crunch and simple ingredients. It’s an easy grab for game-day spreads, movie nights, picnics, and deli-counter sandwich pairings, or for shoppers looking to trim sodium without giving up a classic chip experience. Brand positioning leans on nostalgia and “crafted” authenticity: kettle-cooked technique, sea salt, and a short ingredient list give it an artisanal feel aimed at adults who want premium snacking without gimmicks. The label highlights a health halo through the “60% Less Sodium” callout and “sea salt,” but it is not labeled organic, non-GMO verified, nor targeted to kids with cartooning; the packaging speaks to straightforward, adult-friendly enjoyment. In plain terms, these are processed potato chips made by frying sliced potatoes in vegetable oil and seasoning with salt — an industrially prepared snack rather than a fresh food, though the ingredient list is unusually simple for a packaged chip. Sensory notes: thick, kettle-style crunch with a slightly oily mouthfeel and clean salty finish; the chips are sturdy enough for dipping. Rituals include emptying the bag into a bowl at gatherings, pairing with sandwiches, or crunching straight from the sack on a road trip — familiar, communal, and reliably satisfying.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 oz
Servings per Container: 8
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium60mg3%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
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

INGREDIENTS:, POTATOES,, VEGETABLE, OIL, (CANOLA,, SUNFLOWER,, SAFFLOWER,, AND/OR, SOYBEAN),, SEA, SALT..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • safflower - 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:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Made from whole potatoes plus culinary ingredients (vegetable oil and sea salt) and produced by industrial frying and packaging, this is a processed food rather than an ultra-processed formulation containing cosmetic additives.

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Common Questions about Cape Cod Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, 60% Less Sodium

The healthiness of Cape Cod kettle chips really depends on your perspective and dietary needs. With 60% less sodium compared to their regular counterparts, they can be a better choice for those watching their salt intake. However, like any snack, moderation is key — they’re still a treat, not a meal!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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