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Zapp's Voodoo Chip
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Zapp's Voodoo Chip

Zapp's
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
2g
Protein
2g
Sugars
240mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
51
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Zapp's Voodoo Potato Chips are a boldly flavored snack you’ll find in the chip and salty-snack aisle of most American supermarkets, usually stacked near other flavored potato chips, kettle chips, and party-size snack selections. The bag—often 8 oz for sharing—is eye-catching with colorful, New Orleans-inspired graphics that lean into Cajun and Mardi Gras imagery. Shoppers reach for this product on game days, for tailgates, at backyard barbecues, or as a zesty addition to a sandwich-and-chips lunch. The brand positions itself as regional and characterful: Louisiana-rooted, a little irreverent, and aimed at adventurous adults and younger snackers who like bold, spicy flavors rather than children’s bright cartoon branding. Packaging calls attention to flavor intensity and uses terms like “Voodoo” and “bold” while listing some “natural” components (for example, smoke flavor or color extracts) but there is no organic or health-certified framing; front-label health halos are minimal and the product reads as an indulgent treat. In plain terms, these are factory-made, fried and seasoned potato chips that combine basic potato and oil with added sugars, yeast extracts, acidulants and flavorings. Sensory notes: crisp, kettle-style crunch with a coarse, uneven ridge and a tangy-spicy seasoning dust that can be slightly sweet, smoky, and savory. Rituals: opened at parties, passed around at sporting events, or torn into while watching a movie at home—eaten straight from the bag or paired with beer and sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 8
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium240mg10%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars2g
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:, Peanut, Oil,, Corn, Oil,, Cottonseed, Oil,, Sunflower, Oil,, Canola, Oil,, Safflower, Oil, and/or, Soybean, Oil),, Sugar,, Salt,, Sodium, Diacetate, (Artificial, Flavor),, Torula, Yeast,, Dextrose,, Onion, Powder,, Yeast, Extract,, Citric, Acid,, Garlic, Powder,, Paprika, and, Turmeric, Extract,, Paprika,, Spice,, Natural, Smoke, Flavor..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Peanut Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Corn Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Cottonseed Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Safflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sodium Diacetate - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo Preservative

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 industrial formulations and multiple flavoring agents (e.g., sodium diacetate, yeast extract, natural smoke flavor), added sugars and refined oils, characteristic of ultra-processed foods with manufacturing steps beyond basic cooking.

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Common Questions about Zapp's Voodoo Chip

Health is a bit of a moving target, right? The Voodoo Chip has 140 calories and 240 mg of sodium per serving, which is reasonable for a snack. If you're looking for something to munch on during movie night, it’s a fun choice, but it’s not exactly a superfood. Just keep in mind that it’s a treat, not a staple!

Perfect For

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movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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