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Utz S&V Chips
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Utz S&V Chips

Utz
7.75 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
320mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
27
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Utz S&V Chips is the familiar mid-sized bag of classic American salt-and-vinegar potato chips you’d spot on a grocery shelf in the snack aisle, usually stacked near other potato chips, pretzels, party dips and soda displays. The bold Utz logo and acid-blue accents signal a tangy flavor profile; the 7.75 oz bag reads as a party or sharing size that shoppers toss into carts for casual entertaining or weeknight cravings. This product fits into quick-occasion purchases—think last-minute game nights, picnic side dishes, or a crunchy contrast to deli sandwiches on a family road trip. Utz’s brand positioning leans on regional nostalgia and value-driven, everyday snacking rather than premium gourmet claims: it appeals to mainstream shoppers who want a reliable, punchy salty snack and a friendly, American comfort brand. The label rarely carries organic or natural certification; instead the front-of-pack emphasizes flavor and brand heritage while nutrition and ingredients are on the back. There are no child-targeted cartoons or health halo promises; it’s straightforward snack branding. In plain processing terms this is a ready-to-eat, factory-made potato chip seasoned with concentrated flavorings and acids. Sensory cues are immediate: a crisp, oily crunch followed by sharp, vinegar tang and savory salt, delivered from a crinkly foil-lined bag that’s torn open and poured into a communal bowl. Rituals around the bag include passing it around at parties, crushing chips into sandwiches, or pairing with beer and dip. Overall it’s a go-to, accessible salty treat that sits squarely in American convenience-snack culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 oz
Servings per Container: 8
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Sodium320mg14%
Total Carbohydrate15g5%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
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

Potatoes,, Vegetable, Oil, (Contains, One, or, More, of, the, Following:, Cottonseed, Oil,, Corn, Oil, and/or, Sunflower, Oil),, Salt,, Lactose,, Sodium, Diacetate,, Malic, Acid,, Citric, Acid,, Fumaric, Acid..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • cottonseed oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • corn oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower oil - 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?

The product is an industrially processed, ready-to-eat snack containing refined vegetable oils, isolated lactose and multiple acidity regulators/seasoning additives, which are hallmarks of ultra-processed foods. The formulation and packaging indicate significant industrial processing rather than minimal or culinary preparation.

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Common Questions about Utz S&V Chips

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? These chips have 150 calories and a moderate amount of fat, which makes them a tasty treat but not exactly a health food. If you’re comparing them to a salad, they might not win, but as far as snacks go, they can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

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