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Herr's Baked Potato Crisps - Cheddar & Sour Cream
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4

Herr's Baked Potato Crisps - Cheddar & Sour Cream

Herr's
7 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
2g
Protein
2g
Sugars
260mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
72
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Herr's Baked Potato Crisps Cheddar & Sour Cream is the kind of snack you spot on the center shelves of the grocery store snack aisle, tucked beside other chips, baked chip varieties, and party-size pretzels. The 7 oz bright, printed bag stands out with bold flavor cues and belongs on the same shelf as mainstream chip brands and regional favorites. It reads like a grab-and-go option for casual occasions — movie nights, tailgate spreads, lunchbox add-ins, or the small-party chip bowl. Brand positioning leans on Midwestern, family-owned authenticity and approachable value: Herr's markets itself as a heritage snack maker offering oven-baked, lower-fat alternatives to traditional fried chips. The pack leans into a mild health halo with claims like baked and less fat than regular chips, but it carries no organic or non-GMO certification and includes artificial colors and flavor systems. In plain terms this is a highly processed packaged snack made from dried potatoes and a blend of isolated dairy ingredients, flavor enhancers, humectants, and colorants. Sensory notes: thin, crisp potato slices with a light, powdery cheddar and tangy sour-cream coating; crunch is more delicate than traditional kettle chips, with a dusting of seasoning that clings to fingers. Packaging is a non-resealable, foil-lined snack bag meant for single-sitting enjoyment or sharing from a communal bowl. The ritual is familiar — tear open, munch while watching a game or movie, or drop a few into a sandwich lunch for extra crunch — delivering a convenient, indulgent, and familiar American snacking moment.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 13 crisps
Servings per Container: 7
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2.5g3%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium260mg11%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars2g
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

Dried, Potatoes,, Corn, Starch,, Seasoning, (Whey,, Maltodextrin,, Canola, Oil,, Monosodium, Glutamate,, Salt,, Cheddar, Cheese, [Cultured, Milk,, Salt,, Enzymes],, Onion, Powder,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors,, Sour, Cream, [Cultured, Cream,, Nonfat, Dry, Milk],, Nonfat, Dry, Milk,, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, Disodium, Phosphate,, Citric, Acid,, Garlic, Powder,, Color, [Including, Yellow, 5,, Yellow, 6,, Annatto, Extract],, Lactic, Acid,, Disodium, Inosinate, and, Disodium, Guanylate),, Corn, Oil, and/or, Sunflower, Oil,, Sugar,, Salt,, Sunflower, Lecithin,, Dextrose,, Sodium, Bicarbonate,, Monocalcium, Phosphate..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Corn Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Monosodium Glutamate - Processed emulsifier
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (maltodextrin, MSG, artificial colors and flavors, protein concentrates, flavor enhancers) and is a ready-to-eat formulated snack, fitting the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

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Common Questions about Herr's Baked Potato Crisps - Cheddar & Sour Cream

Healthy is a bit of a moving target, isn't it? These crisps pack in flavor with 110 calories and a modest 2.5g of fat per serving, which is pretty decent for a snack. However, they do have added sugars and artificial colors, so while they can be a fun treat, they might not be the best choice if you’re aiming for a super clean diet.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

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