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Cape Cod Sweet n Spicy Jalapeno
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Cape Cod Sweet n Spicy Jalapeno

Cape Cod®
7.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
260mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
37
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Cape Cod Sweet n Spicy Jalapeno is a 7.5 oz pouch of kettle-cooked potato chips positioned in the snack aisle alongside other premium and flavored chip varieties — often shelved near other kettle, ridged, and “heritage” chips and within reach of party platters, salsa, and sandwich fixings. It fits casual occasions like game-day spreads, movie nights, road trips, and picnic lunches where a crunchy, shareable salty-sweet snack is wanted. The brand leans into a small-batch, coastally inspired identity: Cape Cod projects an Americana/Maritime authenticity that appeals to adult buyers who prize texture and bold flavor — people seeking an elevated, crunchy chip experience rather than a bargain multi-pack. Label cues emphasize simple-sounding ingredients (“potatoes,” “oil,” “salt”) and “kettle” craft, which can create a health-halo of artisanal or natural quality, but the package does not carry organic certification and uses standard snack-brand marketing rather than child-targeted characters or bright toy tie-ins. The ingredient list does include processed components like dextrose, blended vegetable oils, yeast extracts and “natural flavor,” indicating an industrially produced packaged snack rather than homemade chips; in plain terms it’s a factory-made, seasoned chip product. Sensory details: kettle-cut potato slices deliver a sturdy, hearty crunch and a layered taste — immediate jalapeño heat tempered by a touch of sugar and vinegar tang — packed in a foil-lined, printable chip bag that preserves crispness. Rituals around use include sharing from the bag at gatherings, spooning into bowls for dipping, or pairing with sandwiches and cold drinks for contrast and texture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 7
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium260mg11%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
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),, DEXTROSE,, SALT,, ONION, POWDER,, SUGAR,, GARLIC, POWDER,, GREEN, BELL, PEPPER, POWDER,, JALAPENO, PEPPER, POWDER,, YEAST, EXTRACT,, TORULA, YEAST,, CITRIC, ACID,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, SPICES,, PAPRIKA, EXTRACT, (COLOR),, DRIED, VINEGAR..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Paprika extract (color) - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo 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?

The product contains industrial ingredients (dextrose, blended vegetable oils, yeast extracts, natural flavor) and is a packaged, shelf-stable flavored snack produced through industrial processes, consistent with ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Cape Cod Sweet n Spicy Jalapeno

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? These chips have some appealing qualities, like being gluten-free and low in sugar. However, they do contain added sugars and are made with seed oils, which some folks might want to limit. If you're snacking, they can fit into a balanced diet, but maybe not as your main source of nutrition!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

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