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Wise Original Potato
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Wise Original Potato

Wise
3.25 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
1g
Protein
160mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
18
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Wise Original Potato chips arrive in the crunchy-chip aisle of most American supermarkets, shelved alongside other national snack brands and near party platters, dips, and soda displays. You’ll find them on endcaps during sporting seasons and near checkout in single-serve racks. They fit low-effort shopping trips and occasions like game-day gatherings, movie nights, road trips, or as a quick snack to toss in a lunchbox. The brand projects an all-American, value-oriented image—nostalgic blue-and-yellow packaging, straightforward product naming, and broad mainstream appeal aimed at families, commuters, and budget-conscious shoppers. Marketing leans into familiarity and convenience rather than premium claims. The front label emphasizes simple ingredients (Potatoes, Vegetable Oil, Salt) and classic flavoring, which can create a “natural” or homemade perception for some shoppers, though there are no organic or specialty certifications. In plain language, these are a highly processed, factory-made potato chip product produced for shelf-stability and consistent taste. Sensory details: thin, crisp rounds that shatter with a clean, oily snap, lightly salted and delivering a toasted potato aroma; the mouthfeel is airy but oily, leaving a slickness on fingertips. Packaging is a glossy, flexible bag designed to protect crunch and display bright branding; larger party sizes and single-serve packs support sharing or grab-and-go rituals. People reach for a bag to top a party snack table, pair with sandwiches, or to satisfy a quick salty craving—the ritual is often communal and casual, pulled open mid-game or split across friends on a long drive.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Sodium160mg7%
Total Carbohydrate14g5%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
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

Potatoes,, Vegetable, Oil, (Contains, One, or, More, of, the, Following:, Corn,, Cottonseed,, Sunflower,, Palm, or, Canola, Oil),, Salt..

Flagged Ingredients:

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

Contains industrially processed ingredients (refined vegetable oils, packaged ready-to-eat format) and is produced for shelf stability and uniform sensory properties, fitting the NOVA ultraprocessed category.

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Common Questions about Wise Original Potato

Calling something 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? Wise Original Potatoes are a simple snack made with just potatoes, vegetable oil, and salt. They’re lower in sugar and free from artificial additives, making them a decent choice for an occasional munch. Just remember, compared to fresh veggies or whole grains, they might not be the top of the health food pyramid.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

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