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Herr's Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, Salt & Vinegar
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Herr's Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, Salt & Vinegar

Herr's
7.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
360mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
25
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Herr's Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, Salt & Vinegar arrive in a flexible 7.5 oz bag that you’d spot in the grocery store snack aisle, shelved alongside other kettle and branded potato chips, near pretzels, party dips, and soda. The product reads like a bridge between old-fashioned chipmaking and mass-market snack culture: thicker-cut potatoes, batch-cooked copy on the front, and a bold salt & vinegar flavor callout that promises a sharp, tangy punch. It fits routine shopping trips for parties, tailgates, road trips, or a casual weeknight sandwich — anytime someone wants a crunchy, vinegary counterpoint. Brand positioning leans on regional, family-owned heritage (the Herr’s name and founder quote), aiming at mainstream American snackers who like a hearty, authentic-sounding chip; marketing targets value-conscious adults and families rather than kids specifically. The label carries mild health halos — “kettle cooked,” “potatoes” and “natural flavor” — but contains no organic or non-GMO certification and no child-oriented mascots. Processing context: this is a highly processed packaged snack made from potatoes with added vegetable oils and industrial seasonings. Sensory details: expect a thick, extra-hearty crunch with a bright, acidic vinegar bite and a lingering salty finish; the seasoning mixes lactose and citric acid for rounded tartness. Rituals include tearing the bag open for sharing at game day, stashing a portion in a lunchbox, or pairing with burgers and sandwiches at backyard cookouts. The bag fills quickly when placed on the party table, encouraging communal snacking and repeated reach-ins for more of that zesty, crunchy comfort.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 13 chips
Servings per Container: 8
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Sodium360mg16%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
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

Potatoes,, Vegetable, Oil, (One, or, More, of, the, Following:, Corn,, Cottonseed,, Soybean,, Sunflower),, Seasoning, (Lactose,, Sodium, Diacetate,, Salt,, Citric, Acid,, Tapioca, Starch,, Natural, Flavor),, Salt..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • corn - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • cottonseed - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrially formulated ingredients and seasonings (vegetable oil blends, lactose, sodium diacetate, natural flavor, tapioca starch) and is a packaged, shelf-stable snack produced with industrial processes, consistent with ultra-processed (NOVA 4) classification.

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Common Questions about Herr's Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, Salt & Vinegar

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people! These chips have 140 calories per serving and are a tasty treat, but they're not exactly a nutritional powerhouse. If you're looking for a snack that satisfies cravings without guilt, they can fit into a balanced diet — just remember to enjoy them in moderation.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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