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Tostitos Restaurant Style Party Size
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Tostitos Restaurant Style Party Size

Tostitos
17 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
2g
Protein
115mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
10
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Tostitos Restaurant Style Party Size is the archetypal big-bag tortilla chip you spot in the snack aisle, often shelved beside salsas, queso dips, party platters and other large-format chips. The bright, party-oriented packaging and bold logo position it as a go-to choice for gatherings — tailgates, backyard barbecues and casual get-togethers — rather than a pantry staple for everyday cooking. Shoppers reach for the 17 oz bag when shopping for game-day supplies, movie nights, or when assembling a chips-and-dip spread for unexpected guests. The brand leans into social, family-friendly imagery and convenience: large servings, easy sharing, and compatibility with store-bought dips, rather than artisanal or health-focused cues. Labeling tends to emphasize familiar ingredients (“made from corn”) and size-based value; it typically lacks organic certification or child-focused cartooning but does trade on a “party” and “restaurant-style” halo. In plain processing terms, these are mass-produced, fried tortilla chips made from corn masa, oil and salt and then packaged for long shelf life. Sensory notes: each chip is thin, flat and widely rippled with a dry, crisp crunch and a toasted corn aroma; the mouthfeel is brittle and salty, designed to scoop chunky salsas or stay sturdily under melted cheese. The ritual is communal — tearing the bag open, scooping from a bowl, or building nachos on a sheet pan. In American grocery culture Tostitos fills the role of reliable, broadly appealing snack food: affordable, recognizable and engineered to perform in social eating situations.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 7.0
Servings per Container: 17
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium115mg5%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
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:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Although the ingredient list is short (corn, oil, salt), the product is an industrially processed, mass-produced ready-to-eat snack (fried, formulated and packaged), which places it in the ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Tostitos Restaurant Style Party Size

Well, that depends on how you define 'healthy.' These chips are relatively low in sugar and have no artificial sweeteners or preservatives, which is a plus. However, they are still a snack food and should be enjoyed in moderation, especially if you're looking for something high in protein or fiber.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

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