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Herrs Original Potato Sticks
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 3🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Herrs Original Potato Sticks

Herrs
5 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
2g
Protein
200mg
Sodium
14
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Herrs Original Potato Sticks arrive as a classic snack aisle item, often shelved with potato chips, pretzels, and party mixes or featured on endcaps during game-day promotions. Packaged in a small canister-style container sold by weight, the product leans on simple ingredients—potatoes, vegetable oil, and salt—and a heritage brand voice that evokes old-school snack tables and casual gatherings. Shoppers reach for this 5 oz size for quick on-the-go bites, picnic or road-trip stashes, or to add a salty crunch to soups, salads, or sandwiches. The Herrs name positions the product as a down-to-earth regional favorite with broad appeal to families, commuters, and nostalgia-minded snackers; marketing leans on straightforward taste and tradition rather than premium or health-forward cues. Label characteristics include a gluten free claim and friendly copy such as a short CEO note and a one-line freshness guarantee; there are no organic or natural certifications and no overt kid-focused characters or bright cartoon mascots. In plain processing terms, these are thin-sliced potatoes that are industrially fried or cooked in vegetable oil and salted, resulting in a shelf-stable snack. Sensory details emphasize an immediately audible crunch, delicate skinny stick shape, and a clean salted potato flavor with a slightly oily mouthfeel; the canister makes for easy storage and bowl-pouring rituals at parties. People commonly eat them straight from the container, dip them into onion dip or ketchup, or sprinkle them as a crunchy topping. Overall, Herrs Potato Sticks fit the archetype of convenient, familiar American snack foods that prioritize convenience and crunchy satisfaction.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 100 pieces
Servings per Container: 5
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Sodium200mg9%
Total Carbohydrate15g5%
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, (Contains, One, or, More, of, the, Following:, Corn,, Cottonseed,, Soybean),, 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
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Made from whole potatoes, oil, and salt but industrially fried and shelf-stable, this snack is processed rather than an ultra-processed formulation with many additives, so it fits NOVA group 3.

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Common Questions about Herrs Original Potato Sticks

Well, that really depends on how you define 'healthy.' These sticks are a fun, crunchy snack with 150 calories per serving, but they’re not exactly a superfood. They’re fine for an occasional treat, especially if you're in the mood for something salty and satisfying, but they’re not packed with nutrients like fruits or veggies.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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