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Ore-Ida Tater Tots, Extra Crisy
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Ore-Ida Tater Tots, Extra Crisy

Ore-Ida
28 oz
Available at Foodtown
170
Calories
3g
Protein
460mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
28
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Ore-Ida Extra Crispy Tater Tots are a classic frozen aisle staple: a 28-ounce sealed plastic bag of pre-formed, shredded potato tots marketed for predictably crispy results. You'd find this product in the supermarket freezer section beside other frozen potato sides — fries, hash browns, and other convenience sides — and near family-oriented frozen dinners and party snacks. The brand leans on decades of Americana, positioning Ore-Ida as a dependable, mid-market comfort-food icon for busy families and value-minded shoppers who want quick, crowd-pleasing sides. Packaging highlights like “extra crispy,” “gluten-free,” and the familiar yellow-and-red logo contribute to a simple health halo and kid-friendly appeal, even though there is no organic certification or fresh-produce claim. In plain terms this is a processed frozen product: shredded potatoes formed into tots, tossed in a vegetable oil blend and seasonings, with additives (like sodium acid pyrophosphate and dextrose) to retain color and texture. Sensory notes emphasize a crunchy, golden exterior and a soft, fluffy interior when baked or fried, with a salty, slightly savory seasoning profile that pairs well with ketchup, cheese, or loaded toppings. Rituals around the product are communal and casual — oven-baking a tray for game day, sliding a sheet pan into the oven for weeknight dinners, or filling a bowl for movie-night snacking. The 28-ounce bag signals multiperson use and freezer-friendly convenience, reinforcing its role as an easy-to-prepare side that evokes comfort, familiarity, and indulgent convenience in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12
Servings per Container: 9
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Sodium460mg20%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
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,, VEGETABLE, OIL, BLEND, (SOYBEAN, AND, COTTONSEED),, SALT,, YELLOW, CORN, FLOUR,, DEXTROSE,, SODIUM, ACID, PYROPHOSPHATE, (TO, RETAIN, NATURAL, COLOR),, DEHYDRATED, ONION,, SODIUM, ACID, SULFATE,, GARLIC, POWDER,, CELERY, SEED..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • cottonseed - 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:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This ready-to-cook frozen product contains industrial ingredients and additives (vegetable oil blend, dextrose, sodium acid pyrophosphate) and is formulated for extended shelf life and predictable texture, meeting criteria for ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Ore-Ida Tater Tots, Extra Crisy

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! These crispy little bites have 170 calories per serving and some protein and fiber, but they're also high in sodium. If you're looking for a quick snack or side dish, they fit the bill, but if you're aiming for a super clean diet, you might want to enjoy them in moderation.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
weekend-brunch
movie-night

Vibe:

comfortingconvenientnostalgicindulgent
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