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Chifles Original Plantain Chips 5 oz
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Chifles Original Plantain Chips 5 oz

Chifles
5 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
1g
Protein
125mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
6
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Chifles Original Plantain Chips (5 oz) arrive at the intersection of everyday snacking and Latin American pantry tradition. On a typical American grocery trip you’ll find them in the snack aisle alongside potato chips and tortilla chips, sometimes cross-stocked near Hispanic/International foods or natural snacks. The small, shelf-stable bag reads as a simple alternative to corn or potato chips: crisp, thin rounds of fried green plantain with a light dusting of sea salt. They are marketed for quick occasions — movie nights, road trips, and casual get-togethers — and carry a convenient, portable vibe that fits into busy lunchboxes or picnic baskets. Brand positioning leans into authenticity and a bit of cultural cachet; “Chifles” evokes Latin American roots and appeals to shoppers looking for something a touch more adventurous or artisanal than mainstream chips. Packaging and copy often emphasize a short ingredient list and “plantain” as a whole-food base, creating a mild health halo without making medical claims. There’s usually no kid-centric cartooning or aggressive sugary flavoring; the product reads as an adult-friendly snack that’s gluten-free and vegan by formulation. In plain terms, the product is made by slicing and frying plantains in palm oil and seasoning with sea salt — so it’s processed by commercial frying and packaging but not built from engineered additives. Sensory notes: a loud, crunchy snap, mildly sweet and starchy plantain flavor, oily but clean finish, and a satisfying bowl-to-hand ritual at parties or solo snacking. The 5 oz bag size invites single-person indulgence or sharing among a small group.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 oz
Servings per Container: 5
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium125mg5%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Protein1g
* 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

Green, Plantains,, Palm, Oil,, Sea, Salt..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • palm oil - 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 plantains plus palm oil and sea salt and produced by industrial frying and packaging, this snack is processed but contains no engineered additives, fitting a NOVA 3 (processed) classification.

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Common Questions about Chifles Original Plantain Chips 5 oz

The healthiness of Chifles really depends on your dietary goals. With just three simple ingredients—green plantains, palm oil, and sea salt—they're a cleaner snack option compared to many processed chips. They’re lower in sugar and free from artificial additives, making them a better choice for a crunchy treat, but they do pack a fair amount of fat, so moderation is key!

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
game-day-prep

Vibe:

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