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Tostitos Bite Size Rounds Party Size
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Tostitos Bite Size Rounds Party Size

Tostitos
17 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
2g
Protein
105mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
10
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Tostitos Bite Size Rounds Party Size is the familiar party-chip you spot in the snack aisle, usually stacked next to tortilla chips, salsas, party dips and other salty party staples. The big, clear plastic party bag with bold Tostitos branding reads as convenience-first: meant for gatherings, tailgates and last-minute party runs. Shoppers reach for it when they want a predictable, shareable crunchy base for salsa, queso or layered dips — a companion to beer coolers, party platters and movie-night snack spreads. Culturally it rests squarely in mainstream American party food: marketed to households that host casual get-togethers, family movie nights and game-day crowds. Its positioning skews broad — parents buying for kids’ birthday parties, college students stocking up for dorm hangouts, and busy adults seeking easy entertaining staples. The label typically emphasizes fun, sharing and size (party bag) rather than nutrition; there is no organic certification and few if any prominent health claims, so it relies on brand recognition rather than “natural” or wellness halos. In plain terms, the product is made from corn treated into a tortilla-chip form, cooked in vegetable oil and salted, then packaged for long shelf life. Sensory details: a light, uniform crunch with a pronounced salty finish, small round shape that fits well on a spoonful of dip, and a neutral corn flavor that lets dips dominate. Rituals around it are communal — scooping, crunching and sharing straight from the bag or from a bowl set on the coffee table. The packaging and portion size encourage casual grazing and social snacking rather than plated meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 22
Servings per Container: 17
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium105mg5%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
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

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

Flagged Ingredients:

  • corn - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • canola - 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 vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Although the ingredient list is short (corn, vegetable oil, salt), these chips are industrially processed, fried and packaged as a ready-to-eat snack; this level of processing aligns with NOVA group 3 (processed foods) rather than minimally processed whole foods.

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Common Questions about Tostitos Bite Size Rounds Party Size

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These chips are made from simple ingredients—just corn, vegetable oil, and salt. They’re low in sugar and contain no artificial additives, which is a win in many books. But remember, healthy snacking is all about balance, so think of these as a fun addition to a meal or party rather than a health food.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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