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Fritos Corn Chips, Scoops - Party Size
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Fritos Corn Chips, Scoops - Party Size

Fritos
15.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
2g
Protein
110mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
9
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Fritos Corn Chips, Scoops — Party Size is a big, bright bag you’d spot in the chip aisle alongside other party-sized salty snacks and multipacks, often near soda displays or seasonal party tables. It’s positioned for gatherings: tailgates, potlucks, game-day spreads and backyard barbecues where a sturdy, scoop-shaped chip makes dipping effortless. The Fritos brand leans on Americana and nostalgia — longstanding snack heritage, simple corn-forward messaging, and broad appeal to families and party hosts. Packaging is bold and practical: a large polyethylene bag with a prominent logo, “party size” banner and imagery that signals convenience more than nutrition. While the ingredient list is short (corn, vegetable oil, salt), the label rarely carries organic certification and typically doesn’t emphasize health claims; the visible corn reference can create a mild “natural” halo, but marketing centers on flavor and utility rather than wellness. In plain terms, these are industrially made fried corn chips: the corn is processed into chip form, cooked in vegetable oil, seasoned with salt, and sealed for shelf life. Sensory experience is immediate — a hollow, scoop-shaped chip with a pronounced crunch, warm toasty corn aroma, and a salty finish; the rigid shape feels satisfying for scooping thick salsas, layered dips or cheese. Rituals around the product are social and casual: opening a party-size bag at a tailgate, stacking scoops into chili or queso at a watch party, or sharing on a road trip. The overall story is one of convenience, shareability and crunchy, salty enjoyment as part of American snack culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 10.0
Servings per Container: 16
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Sodium110mg5%
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

Corn,, Vegetable, Oil, (Corn, and/or, Canola, Oil),, and, Salt..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • corn - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • canola - 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:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Although the ingredient list is short, the product is industrially processed (fried, shaped, and packaged) and formulated for convenience and shelf stability, fitting NOVA group 4 as an ultra-processed snack.

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Common Questions about Fritos Corn Chips, Scoops - Party Size

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! Fritos Scoops are made with just three ingredients: corn, vegetable oil, and salt. They’re a fun, crunchy snack that's low in sugar and free from artificial additives, making them a decent choice for an occasional treat, especially when compared to heavily processed snacks loaded with preservatives.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

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