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Jalapeno Chips, 1.5 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Jalapeno Chips, 1.5 OZ

KETTLE FOODS
Available at Whole Foods
220
Calories
3g
Protein
1g
Sugars
270mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
22
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Found in the snack aisle or at the checkout, KETTLE FOODS Jalapeño chips show up when you’re grabbing something crunchy for movie night, a tailgate or a road trip. They deliver a spicy, crunchy, slightly nostalgic indulgence that feels like a treat. The ingredient list — multiple refined oils, dextrose, maltodextrin, natural flavors and powdered seasonings — points to industrial processing designed for intense flavor, crisp texture and long shelf life.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 BAG
Servings per Container: 1
Calories220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat14g18%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium270mg12%
Total Carbohydrate24g9%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars1g
Protein3g
* 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, SAFFLOWER, AND/OR, SUNFLOWER, AND/OR, CANOLA, OIL, DEXTROSE, SALT, SUGAR, MALTODEXTRIN, ONION, POWDER, EXTRACT, GARLIC, POWDER, JALAPENO, POWDER, NATURAL, FLAVORS, PARSLEY, FLAKES..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • safflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower - 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?

Scores NOVA 4 (ultra-processed) because the product contains multiple industrial additives and formulations (maltodextrin, dextrose, natural flavors, powdered seasonings, blended refined oils) and is engineered for palatability, texture, and shelf stability rather than being a minimally processed whole food.

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Common Questions about Jalapeno Chips, 1.5 OZ

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These chips are lower in sugar and free from artificial sweeteners and preservatives, which is a win. But keep in mind they’re still a snack food, so enjoy them in moderation alongside a balanced diet.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

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$1.69
per package