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Frito Lay Dip, French Onion
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Frito Lay Dip, French Onion

Lays
15 oz
Available at Foodtown
60
Calories
1g
Protein
190mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
39
Ingredients

What You Should Know

This 15 oz Lays Frito Lay French Onion dip is a mass-market refrigerated dip you’ll typically find in the deli/refrigerated prepared foods aisle near branded sour creams, refrigerated hummus tubs, jarred salsas, and chip displays. It’s positioned as a convenient party staple for casual entertaining — the kind of product people toss into their cart for game-day spreads, weekend get-togethers, or quick snack runs. The Frito-Lay name and bright label styling signal a familiar, mainstream snack-brand identity aimed at families and young adults who prioritize convenience and recognizable flavors over specialty or artisanal credentials. The tub usually comes in a plastic container with a peelable foil seal and resealable lid for storage; branding emphasizes flavor and fun more than health. Label copy rarely highlights organic certification or clean-label claims; instead you’ll see classic, appetizing photography and calls to pair with chips. The ingredient list contains processed components and flavor enhancers (MSG, modified starches, emulsifiers, natural flavors), so in plain terms this is a highly processed, ready-to-eat product designed for convenience rather than whole-food nutrition. Sensory-wise the dip is smooth and creamy with a tangy, savory onion punch, some underlying umami and a slightly slick mouthfeel from added oils — it clings well to potato chips or vegetable sticks and is often served straight from the tub on a coffee table or party platter. Rituals around it are informal: dunking during TV watching, chip-and-dip rotations at potlucks, or as a quick appetizer when guests arrive.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Servings per Container: 13
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium190mg8%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Protein1g
* 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

Water,, Sunflower, Oil, and/or, Canola, Oil,, Onions,, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, and, Less, than, 2%, of, the, Following:, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Salt,, Sugar,, Monosodium, Glutamate,, Onion, Powder,, Caramel, Color,, Natural, Flavors,, Glucono, Delta, Lactone,, Lactic, Acid,, Xanthan, Gum,, and, DATEM..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • DATEM - Processed emulsifier
  • Caramel 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 multiple industrial ingredients and additives (modified starch, emulsifiers, MSG, natural flavors, caramel color) and is formulated as a ready-to-eat, shelf-stable refrigerated product, consistent with an ultra-processed classification.

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Common Questions about Frito Lay Dip, French Onion

Well, that depends on your definition of 'healthy'! At 60 calories per 2 tablespoons, it’s low in sugar and fat, which is great for a dip. However, it’s not exactly a nutrient powerhouse—think of it as a fun addition to your snacks rather than a health food.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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