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Wise Potato Chips, Sour Cream & Onion 7.875 oz
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Wise Potato Chips, Sour Cream & Onion 7.875 oz

Wise
7.88 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
230mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
54
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Wise Potato Chips, Sour Cream & Onion (7.88 oz) is a mass-market savory snack you’ll typically find in the supermarket snack aisle, stacked beside other potato chips, pretzels, party-size popcorn and near refrigerated dips and salsas. The bag’s bright, branded design and modest party-size volume make it a staple for quick grabs during grocery runs. It fits occasions like game nights, movie nights, road trips and casual gatherings — any place where a crunchy, salty snack is wanted. Wise positions itself as an accessible, nostalgic American snack brand: familiar, affordable and family-friendly, marketed toward broad demographics from teens to parents planning parties and adults reliving childhood snack memories. The label leans on flavor cues and convenience rather than wellness claims; you’ll see “natural flavors” listed among other additives but no organic certification or health-food positioning. Packaging is a foil-lined, non-resealable chip bag designed to keep chips crisp; opening one becomes a social ritual — the crack of the bag, the communal handfuls passed around, chips scattered on plates while people chat. Sensory notes: thin, crispy potato slices fried in vegetable oil, oily sheen, strong savory tang of sour cream and onion with a salty, umami hit from flavor enhancers (MSG and nucleotides); texture is light but brittle. In plain terms, this is a highly processed snack made from potatoes but containing multiple industrial ingredients and flavoring systems to deliver consistent taste and shelf stability. It’s enjoyed for convenience, crisp texture and bold, familiar flavor at casual American eating moments.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 8
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Sodium230mg10%
Total Carbohydrate14g5%
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:, Corn,, Cottonseed,, Sunflower,, Palm, or, Canola, Oil),, Whey,, Salt,, Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Onion, Powder,, Monosodium, Glutamate, (Flavor, Enhancer),, Spice,, Cheddar, Cheese, (Cultured, Milk,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Citric, Acid,, Sodium, Caseinate,, Disodium, Phosphate,, Disodium, Inosinate, and, Disodium, Guanylate, (Flavor, Enhancers),, Lactic, Acid,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors..

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
  • Monosodium Glutamate - Processed emulsifier
  • Disodium Phosphate - Processed emulsifier
  • Disodium Inosinate - Processed emulsifier
  • Disodium Guanylate - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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 ingredient list includes multiple additives and industrial ingredients (MSG, disodium inosinate/guanylate, corn syrup solids, artificial flavors, emulsifiers), indicating extensive industrial processing typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Wise Potato Chips, Sour Cream & Onion 7.875 oz

Well, it depends on how you define 'healthy.' These chips have 150 calories per serving and contain a mix of fats and carbs. If you're looking for a crunchy snack to enjoy occasionally, they're a tasty choice! Just remember, moderation is key when it comes to processed snacks.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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