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Frito Lay Baked Potato Crisps BBQ
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Frito Lay Baked Potato Crisps BBQ

Lay's
6.25 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
2g
Protein
2g
Sugars
140mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
39
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Lay's Frito-Lay Baked Potato Crisps BBQ is a mass-market savory snack sold in a 6.25 oz printed plastic bag you would find in the chips and salty snacks aisle, often shelved alongside other potato chips, baked chip varieties, pretzels and party dips, and sometimes featured on endcaps for game-day promotions. It fits casual shopping trips for weeknight snacks, party or game-day prep, and grab-and-go road-trip or movie-night supplies. The brand positioning leans mainstream and familiar — Lay's evokes comfort, Americana and broad multi-generational appeal, marketed to consumers seeking tasty, convenient treats; the “Baked” and “Olive Oil” cues suggest a slightly healthier spin compared with traditional fried chips, while the BBQ flavor trades on bold, sweet-smoky nostalgia. The label carries mild health-halo hints (baked, olive oil) and “natural flavors” and color extracts, but there is no organic certification; packaging is not child-specific, though bright colors and flavor labeling attract families. Processing context: made in a large-scale factory with multiple ingredients and flavor systems; slices of potato are dried, seasoned and baked rather than sold as a minimally processed food. Sensory details: thin, crisp chips with a dry exterior and a pronounced sweet-smoky BBQ seasoning that leaves a faint oily sheen from the olive oil; texture is lighter than traditional fried chips but still crunchy. Rituals include opening a bag for group snacking from a bowl, pairing with soda or beer, or tucking a small bag in a lunch or travel bag. Prominent allergen note: contains milk (via natural flavors).

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 16
Servings per Container: 6
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium140mg6%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
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,, Olive, Oil,, Corn, Starch,, Sugar,, and, Less, than, 2%, of, Salt,, Soy, Lecithin,, Onion, Powder,, Brown, Sugar,, Molasses,, Dextrose,, Spices,, Fructose,, Garlic, Powder,, Tomato, Powder,, Yeast,, Natural, Flavors, (Contains, Milk),, Paprika, Extract, (Color),, and, Annatto, Extract, (Color)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Olive Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Paprika Extract (Color) - Artificial coloring
  • Annatto Extract (Color) - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

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 many industrial ingredients and additives (natural flavors, emulsifiers, multiple sugars, color extracts) and is manufactured into a ready-to-eat flavored product, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Frito Lay Baked Potato Crisps BBQ

The BBQ Baked Potato Crisps can be considered a snack option that’s lower in calories compared to traditional chips, with 130 calories per serving. However, 'healthy' is subjective and really depends on your overall diet and lifestyle. If you’re looking for something crunchy and satisfying without going overboard on calories, these could fit the bill, but they shouldn’t replace whole foods in your diet.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

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