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Fritos Regular
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Fritos Regular

Fritos
9.25 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
2g
Protein
170mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
9
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Fritos Regular (9.25 oz) is a classic, shelf-stable American corn chip that you’ll find in the supermarket snack aisle, stacked on peg hooks and endcaps alongside other salty snacks, tortilla chips, salsas and dip mixes. It’s the kind of item shoppers toss into carts during party runs, tailgate stops, road-trip prep, or last-minute movie-night shopping. The brand leans on a heritage, down-to-earth persona — an all-American, value-oriented snack positioned for broad demographics from kids to adults who grew up with its crunchy, salty profile. Packaging is a non-resealable foil-lined plastic bag with bold red-and-yellow branding, easy to spot and designed for impulse grabs. Labeling typically highlights simple ingredients on the back but does not carry organic certification or strong “health” claims; front-of-pack messaging emphasizes flavor and tradition more than nutrition. In plain terms, the product is an industrially produced, ready-to-eat snack made from corn, vegetable oil and salt, created through commercial cooking and packaging processes. Sensory details: the chips are thin, rigid and very crunchy with a toasted corn aroma, a dry, slightly coarse mouthfeel and a quickly noticed oil-and-salt finish; they hold up well to scooping and are commonly used straight from the bag, spooning into dips, or layered under cheese for quick nachos. The ritual of Fritos — handfuls at a picnic, the familiar crunch during a game, or the simple portability on a road trip — cements it as a convenient, nostalgic staple in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 32.0
Servings per Container: 9
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Sodium170mg7%
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 (corn, oil, salt), the product is a ready-to-eat, industrially processed snack produced by commercial frying/extrusion and packaged for long shelf life, characteristics consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Fritos Regular

Ah, the million-dollar question! Fritos are definitely a fun snack, but calling them 'healthy' depends on your context. With 160 calories per serving and a decent amount of fat, they can be a tasty treat rather than a health food. If you're looking for a quick energy boost during a movie night, they fit the bill quite nicely!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

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