Complete Chips & Crisps Guide
Comprehensive analysis of 200 chips and crisps products from 98 brands. Compare potato vs tortilla chips, baked vs fried options, and find the healthiest snacks for your diet.
200
Products Analyzed
98
Brands
3.5
Avg Processing Score
5.4/10
Avg Nutrition Score
Chips & Crisps by Processing Level
Processing Level: 1 out of 4 - Minimally Processed
Level 1
Minimally Processed34
Simple ingredients: potatoes, oil, salt. Minimal processing.
Processing Level: 2 out of 4 - Processed
Level 2
Processed165
Added natural flavors or simple seasonings like paprika or vinegar.
Processing Level: 3 out of 4 - Highly Processed
Level 3
Highly Processed1
Multiple additives, artificial flavors, or flavor enhancers.
Processing Level: 4 out of 4 - Ultra-Processed
Level 4
Ultra-Processed0
Highly processed with artificial colors, flavors, and many additives.
Healthiest Chips & Crisps Options
Top-rated chips with minimal processing and better nutrition scores
Organic Chickpeas
Arrowhead Mills
Processing Level: 1 out of 4 - Minimally Processed
Level 1
Minimally ProcessedProcessing:1.0
Nutrition:10.0/10
Organic Beets
Natierra
Processing Level: 1 out of 4 - Minimally Processed
Level 1
Minimally ProcessedProcessing:1.0
Nutrition:10.0/10
Poppers & Toppers Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato
Glean
Processing Level: 1 out of 4 - Minimally Processed
Level 1
Minimally ProcessedProcessing:1.0
Nutrition:9.0/10
Original Green Pea Crisps Baked
Harvest Snaps
Processing Level: 2 out of 4 - Processed
Level 2
ProcessedProcessing:4.0
Nutrition:9.0/10
Dried Okra
Brookshire's
Processing Level: 2 out of 4 - Processed
Level 2
ProcessedProcessing:3.0
Nutrition:8.5/10
Newman's Own, Spelt Pretzels
Newman's Own
Processing Level: 2 out of 4 - Processed
Level 2
ProcessedProcessing:3.0
Nutrition:8.0/10
Balsamic & Herb Lupini Snack, Balsamic & Herb
Brami
Processing Level: 2 out of 4 - Processed
Level 2
ProcessedProcessing:4.0
Nutrition:8.0/10
Artisan Low Fat Pretzels
Tom Sturgis
Processing Level: 2 out of 4 - Processed
Level 2
ProcessedProcessing:4.8
Nutrition:8.0/10
Salted Crunchy Pretzel Twists, Salted
365 Whole Foods Market
Processing Level: 2 out of 4 - Processed
Level 2
ProcessedProcessing:4.8
Nutrition:8.0/10
Blue Corn Tortilla Chips, Blue Corn
Wegmans
Processing Level: 1 out of 4 - Minimally Processed
Level 1
Minimally ProcessedProcessing:2.0
Nutrition:7.5/10
Black Bean Skinny Dippers
Beanitos
Processing Level: 2 out of 4 - Processed
Level 2
ProcessedProcessing:3.0
Nutrition:7.5/10
365 Everyday Value, Organic Crunchy Pretzel Sticks
365 Everyday Value
Processing Level: 2 out of 4 - Processed
Level 2
ProcessedProcessing:3.0
Nutrition:7.5/10
How to Choose Healthier Chips
✓What to Look For
- •Short ingredient list: Best chips have 3-5 ingredients - potatoes (or corn), oil, salt, maybe natural seasonings
- •Low processing score: Look for chips with processing scores under 5.0 (simple chips typically score 1.5-3.0)
- •Simple oil and salt: Minimally processed potato or corn chips without excessive seasonings
- •Whole corn tortilla chips: Made from whole corn, oil, and salt can be a good choice
- •Lower sodium: Look for options with less than 200mg sodium per serving (most regular chips have 150-180mg)
✗Red Flags to Avoid
- •Artificial colors: Yellow 5, Red 40, and other synthetic dyes
- •Artificial flavors: Synthetic flavoring indicates higher processing
- •MSG: Monosodium glutamate used as flavor enhancer
- •Multiple preservatives: Excessive preservatives indicate heavy processing
- •Baked with many additives: Baked chips often need more additives for flavor - check ingredients carefully