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Unhealthy ultra-processed snack high in fats/sodium with low overall nutritional value.
High in fat, calories, and sodium; consume sparingly. May contribute to weight gain, blood pressure issues, or contain trace allergens from oils.
What's the verdict?
Popular ultra-processed fried snack offering crunch and saltiness but with high caloric density from oils, minimal nutrients, and elevated sodium levels making it poor for regular consumption.
Ingredients
3 listed · 2 flagged · estimated by AI, check the label- Potatoes (Primary ingredient/Base)
Supplies carbohydrates for energy along with minor fiber and potassium but high-heat frying raises glycemic load which can spike blood sugar and the processing strips most natural nutrients leading to minimal health benefits.
- Vegetable Oil (Corn, Cottonseed, Sunflower, Canola or Soybean Oil) (Frying medium)Caution
Delivers texture and palatability but contributes excessive calories from fats with high omega-6 content potentially promoting inflammation; high-temperature processing risks forming acrylamide with possible long-term carcinogenic concerns.
- Salt (Flavoring/seasoning)Caution
Improves taste but significantly increases sodium levels linked to elevated blood pressure, fluid retention, and higher cardiovascular disease risk especially with frequent intake.
Nutrition
| calories | 160 |
|---|---|
| total fat | 10 |
| saturated fat | 1.5 |
| sodium | 170 |
| total carbohydrate | 15 |
| dietary fiber | 1 |
| sugars | 1 |
| protein | 2 |
| calcium | 10 |
| iron | 0.5 |
| potassium | 320 |
None: trans fat, cholesterol, vitamin d.
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