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Herr's Baked Potato Crisps Original
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Herr's Baked Potato Crisps Original

Herr's
7 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
2g
Protein
2g
Sugars
180mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
18
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Herr's Baked Potato Crisps Original (7 oz) occupies the mainstream snack aisle, usually shelved alongside other chip varieties, baked chips, pretzels and party mixes — near salt-and-vinegar and lightly seasoned options rather than gourmet kettle chips. This product reads like an every-day, shareable snack for casual occasions: think game-day spreads, movie nights, quick road-trip stops, and lunchbox add-ons. Herr's positions itself as a friendly, regional American snack brand with old-fashioned charm and value messaging; copy like “oven-baked perfection” and the CEO sign-off evoke a family-owned, hometown identity aimed at broad, price-conscious households and snack lovers who want a familiar comfort. Label cues give it a mild health halo — “baked,” “less fat than our regular chips,” and simple ingredient names — but there is no organic certification or explicit “natural” guarantee; the bag is plain-film packaging sold by weight with the usual “bag full” settling note. Processing context: these crisps are industrially made from reformed dried potato and starches with added emulsifiers and leavening agents, then oven-baked rather than fried. Sensory and ritual details: the crisps are thin, crisp and airy with a clean potato note, a light starchy body from corn starch, a faint sweetness from dextrose/sugar and a rounded mouthfeel from sunflower lecithin and oil. They come in a resealable-feel snack bag (non-rigid pouch) intended for immediate sharing at parties, dipped beside sandwiches, or eaten straight from the bag on short trips and casual gatherings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 13 crisps
Servings per Container: 7
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium180mg8%
Total Carbohydrate22g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars2g
Added Sugars2g4%
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,, Corn, Oil, and/or, Sunflower, Oil,, Sugar,, Salt,, Sunflower, Lecithin,, Dextrose,, Sodium, Bicarbonate,, Monocalcium, Phosphate..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Corn Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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?

Contains industrially processed ingredients (dried/reformed potatoes, starches, emulsifier, added sugars and leavening agents) and is manufactured into a ready-to-eat snack, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Herr's Baked Potato Crisps Original

It depends on your definition of healthy! These crisps are low in sugar and have a decent amount of potassium, but they're also processed and contain added sugars. If you're looking for a tasty snack that won't derail your day, they can fit into a balanced diet, especially when enjoyed in moderation.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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