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Lay's Potato Chips, Classic, Lightly Salted 7.75 oz
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 3🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Lay's Potato Chips, Classic, Lightly Salted 7.75 oz

Lay's
7.5 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
70mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
11
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Lay's Classic Lightly Salted potato chips are a familiar sight in the snack aisle, stacked on peg hooks and shelves near other chips, pretzels, party dips, canned nuts, and casual party supplies. At checkout you might also see single-serve varieties. This 7.75 ounce bag reads like an every-day party staple: a go-to for game-day gatherings, movie nights, picnics, road trips, and last-minute party shopping. It fits into basket-sized, convenience-oriented trips and larger grocery runs alike. Brand positioning leans on broad, Americana comfort — Lay's markets itself as cheerful, communal, and uncomplicated, appealing to families, college students, and anyone looking for a crowd-pleasing snack rather than a gourmet treat. The label emphasizes simple ingredients and recognizable potato imagery; while not certified organic or marketed as natural, the short ingredient list and a Lightly Salted claim create a mild health halo for shoppers seeking lower-sodium or less-seasoned options. There is no overt kid-targeted cartooning, but bright, friendly packaging keeps it family-friendly. Processing context: these are processed snack foods — thinly sliced potatoes fried in blended vegetable oils, lightly salted, and packaged for shelf stability and convenience. Sensory details: the chips are thin, crisp and brittle with a clean potato aroma, a faint oil mouthfeel, and a bright, saline finish; the bag is flexible, metallized inside to preserve crunch, and often torn open and emptied into a communal bowl as part of a casual ritual of sharing. Nutrition cues are simple — modest calories per serving with low sugar and modest sodium for a chip.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 15
Servings per Container: 8
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Sodium70mg3%
Total Carbohydrate15g5%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
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

Potatoes,, Vegetable, Oil, (Canola,, Corn,, Soybean,, and/or, Sunflower, Oil),, and, Salt..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Corn - 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
No Seed Oil

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 with added vegetable oil and salt and industrially fried and packaged, this product is a processed food (NOVA 3) rather than an ultra-processed formulation with many additives.

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Common Questions about Lay's Potato Chips, Classic, Lightly Salted 7.75 oz

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! These chips are relatively low in sugar and have no added sugars or preservatives, which is a plus. However, they are still a snack food, so moderation is key. Think of them as a fun treat rather than a health food!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

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