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Pringles Cheddar Cheese Potato Crisps
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Pringles Cheddar Cheese Potato Crisps

Pringles
5.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
1g
Protein
1g
Sugars
180mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
83
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pringles Cheddar Cheese Potato Crisps arrive in the familiar tall canister that lives in the chip aisle alongside other branded potato crisps, tortilla chips, and party snacks — you might also see them on endcaps near game-day displays or in checkout impulse bins. These stackable crisps are marketed as a convenient, shareable indulgence: light, uniformly curved crisps dusted with an intense cheddar seasoning that delivers salty, savory and slightly tangy notes with a hint of umami. The packaging calls out “cheddar” flavor, portability, and a non-greasy mouthfeel; it also bears a Kosher Dairy mark but no organic or “all natural” certification. The brand leans into playful, youthful marketing — bright colors, snackable moments, and social sharing — appealing broadly from kids to adults who want an easy crowd-pleaser. Label characteristics include flavor-forward claims and convenience messaging rather than health claims; the ingredient list reveals many processed components and flavor enhancers rather than single-ingredient simplicity. In plain terms: these crisps are made by industrial processes that combine refined starches, oils, dairy powders, flavor systems and texturizers to create a consistent salty-cheese experience. Sensory details emphasize a thin, crisp crunch that shatters cleanly, an even cheese powder coating, and a ritual of “stacking” or sharing from the canister — a quick grab for movie nights, lunch boxes, tailgates, or office snacks. In American grocery culture Pringles stands as an iconic, convenience-focused snack product designed for moments that prioritize taste and portability over culinary authenticity.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 oz
Servings per Container: 6
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Sodium180mg8%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
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

Ingredients:, Dried, Potatoes,, Vegetable, Oil, (Corn,, Cottonseed,, High, Oleic, Soybean,, And/Or, Sunflower, Oil),, Degerminated, Yellow, Corn, Flour,, Cornstarch,, Rice, Flour,, Maltodextrin,, Mono-, And, Diglycerides., Contains, 2%, Or, Less, Of, Whey,, Salt,, Monosodium, Glutamate,, Coconut, Oil,, Sugar,, Natural, Flavors,, Onion, Powder,, Citric, Acid,, Cheddar, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Blue, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Buttermilk,, Butter, (Cream,, Salt),, Lactic, Acid,, Nonfat, Milk,, Paprika, Extract, Color,, Disodium, Inosinate,, Disodium, Guanylate,, Turmeric, Extract, Color,, Yeast, Extract,, Autolyzed, Yeast, Extract,, Wheat, Starch..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Corn - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Cottonseed - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • High Oleic Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono- And Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Monosodium Glutamate - Synthetic preservative
  • Paprika Extract Color - Artificial coloring
  • Turmeric Extract Color - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo 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?

The ingredient list contains industrial ingredients and additives (maltodextrin, mono- and diglycerides, flavor enhancers, natural flavors, color extracts, and multiple processed starches) and is formulated rather than a single or minimally processed whole food, consistent with an ultra-processed product.

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Common Questions about Pringles Cheddar Cheese Potato Crisps

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These crisps are certainly a tasty treat, but they're not exactly a superfood. With 150 calories and 9 grams of fat per serving, they can fit into a balanced diet as an occasional snack, especially when enjoyed in moderation.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip
back-to-school

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