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Pringles Salt & Vinegar
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Pringles Salt & Vinegar

Pringles
5.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
1g
Protein
1g
Sugars
180mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
41
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pringles Salt & Vinegar is a stackable potato crisp sold in a tall, resealable cardboard-and-metal canister that you’ll find in the supermarket snack aisle beside other chips, pretzels, party dips and single-serve crackers. The product’s bright, branded cylinder is designed for counter or pantry storage and for grabbing on-the-go — a common sight on picnic tables, office desks and tailgate coolers. It’s pitched as a fun, shareable snack: light, crispy, tangy and “never greasy,” with a pronounced vinegar zing and an audible “pop” when the can is opened. The texture is uniformly thin and crisp rather than the irregular crunch of kettle chips; flavor comes from seasonings and acidulants rather than whole-food ingredients. Marketing skews toward convenience, youth and group occasions — college students, busy parents, and anyone looking for a portable, flavorful nibble at game day, movie night or road trips. Label claims emphasize Kosher Dairy and sensory benefits like “light” or “never greasy”; there are no organic or “all-natural” certifications, and the ingredient list includes processed components (maltodextrin, mono- and diglycerides, modified flours and flavorings). In plain language, these crisps are made from reconstituted potato and starch blends with added oils, emulsifiers and flavor agents — a highly processed snack engineered for consistent shape, long shelf life and intense taste. Rituals around the product include stacking chips back into the can, sharing around a bowl, and pairing with sandwiches or party dips. The overall story: a nostalgic, convenience-driven American snack built for social moments and bold, uniform flavor rather than whole-food simplicity.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 6
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Sodium180mg8%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
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,, Lactose., Contains, 2%, Or, Less, Of, Salt,, Sodium, Diacetate,, Vinegar,, Dextrose,, Malic, Acid,, Turmeric, Color,, 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 - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono- And Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Sodium Diacetate - Synthetic preservative
  • Turmeric 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?

This product is ultraprocessed: it’s made from reconstituted potato and multiple refined starches, oils, flavoring agents and emulsifiers rather than whole foods, and contains additives to enhance texture, flavor and shelf life.

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Common Questions about Pringles Salt & Vinegar

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! If you're looking for a quick snack that satisfies a craving, these chips can hit the spot. However, they're not exactly a nutritional powerhouse, with 150 calories and 9 grams of fat per serving. It all depends on what you're pairing them with and your overall diet!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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