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Grown In Idaho Fries, Crinkle Cut
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Grown In Idaho Fries, Crinkle Cut

Lamb Weston
28 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
330mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
34
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Lamb Weston Grown In Idaho Fries, Crinkle Cut (28 oz) is a familiar frozen side found in the supermarket freezer aisle, typically stocked with other frozen potatoes, appetizers, and convenience sides near frozen vegetables and ready-to-bake entrees. The pack leans on Idaho provenance—"Grown In Idaho"—to convey farm-connected authenticity while the crinkle-cut shape signals extra surface area for crispiness and dipping. Shoppers reach for this bag on weeknight grocery runs for quick family dinners, for game-day spreads, or when stocking up for casual gatherings and barbecues. Brand positioning centers on dependable, everyday convenience: Lamb Weston is presented as a longtime potato specialist appealing to time-pressed families, parents buying for kids, and value-minded cooks who want restaurant-style fries at home. Packaging typically highlights potato origin and a golden, crispy serving suggestion; there is no organic certification on this ingredient list, though the Idaho callout can create a "natural" health halo. The label uses simple product descriptors rather than child-targeted cartooning, but the format and ease-of-use make it kid-friendly. In plain language, this product is processed: potatoes are cut, coated and combined with starches, gums, oil blends and leavening, then par-fried and frozen to preserve texture and speed cooking. Sensory cues include a ridged, crinkle profile that crisps to a crunchy exterior and tender interior, a warm golden color, and a slightly seasoned potato flavor; the bag is a standard frozen-food plastic pouch meant to be baked or air-fried and served straight from pan to plate, often accompanied by ketchup, mayo-based dips, or burgers in informal meal rituals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3.0 oz
Servings per Container: 9
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Sodium330mg14%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars1g
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

Idaho, Potatoes,, Vegetable, Oil, (Contains, One, or, More, of, the, Following:, Canola,, Palm,, Soybean,, Sunflower),, Modified, Food, Starch, (Corn,, Tapioca),, Rice, Flour,, Dextrin,, Salt,, Leavening, (Disodium, Dihydrogen, Pyrophosphate,, Sodium, Bicarbonate),, Xanthan, Gum,, Color, (Annatto)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Palm - 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
  • Annatto - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo 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 (modified food starches, dextrin, xanthan gum, blend of vegetable oils, leavening, color) and is par-fried and frozen—characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Grown In Idaho Fries, Crinkle Cut

The term 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! These crinkle-cut fries are made from Idaho potatoes and come in at 150 calories per serving. They’re a nice side dish option, but if you’re looking for something high in fiber or protein, you might want to pair them with a salad or some grilled chicken.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
weekend-brunch
movie-night

Vibe:

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