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Cape Cod Potato Chips, Sour Cream And Onion
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Cape Cod Potato Chips, Sour Cream And Onion

Cape Cod®
7.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
160mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
39
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Cape Cod Potato Chips, Sour Cream & Onion (7.5 oz) sits on the snack aisle among kettle-cooked and premium chips, usually shelved near other artisanal potato chips, pretzels and party-size crackers. The brand leans into New England coastal imagery and small-batch craftsmanship—‘kettle cooked’ and ‘made one batch at a time’—so shoppers encountering the bag expect a higher-end, crunchy chip experience rather than mass-market thin crisps. It’s marketed to adults seeking an indulgent snack with familiar, savory flavors: tangy cultured dairy notes, onion and garlic seasoning, and a hearty, rustic crunch. The label uses “premium ingredients” and batch-made language to create a natural/quality halo, but there’s no organic certification; the ingredient list does include dairy allergens and “natural flavors.” In plain terms, these are an industrially produced, seasoned snack made from potatoes, vegetable oils and concentrated dairy ingredients—processed beyond a homemade chip but presented as a premium kettle product. Sensory cues: thick, ridged slices offer a pronounced crunch and a creamy, tang-forward sour cream and onion seasoning with mild onion herb flecks; the 7.5 oz bag is thrift-friendly for sharing and designed to be torn open and served in a bowl for parties, sandwiches, picnics or road trips. Rituals around this product emphasize casual gatherings—game-day dips, movie-night snacking, or a crunchy side for sandwiches. Nutrition facts (about 140 calories per serving, 160 mg sodium, 1 g sugars) support its role as an occasional indulgence rather than a daily staple.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 7
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium160mg7%
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

INGREDIENTS:, POTATOES,, VEGETABLE, OIL, (CANOLA,, SAFFLOWER,, SOYBEAN, AND/OR, SUNFLOWER),, SALT,, SOUR, CREAM, (CULTURED, CREAM,, NONFAT, MILK),, WHEY,, CULTURED, NONFAT, MILK,, BUTTERMILK,, NONFAT, MILK,, ONION, POWDER,, SUGAR,, LACTIC, ACID,, GARLIC, POWDER,, CITRIC, ACID,, PARSLEY,, GREEN, ONIONS,, NATURAL, FLAVORS., CONTAINS:, MILK.

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • safflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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?

This is an industrially produced, packaged snack with multiple processed dairy components, flavorings and additives; its formulation and manufacturing place it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

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Common Questions about Cape Cod Potato Chips, Sour Cream And Onion

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? These chips clock in at 140 calories per serving, which isn’t bad for a snack, but they do have 7g of fat. If you’re looking for a quick crunch, they fit the bill, but if you’re aiming for a super nutrient-dense option, you might want to balance them out with some fresh veggies or a protein-rich dip.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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