Original Potato Crisps, Original
The processing score reflects 9 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums. The nutrition score reflects high saturated fat and total fat.
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Ingredients
9 listed · 3 flagged for reviewDRIED POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL (COTTONSEED, SUNFLOWER, AND/OR CORN OIL), UNMODIFIED POTATO STARCH, RICE FLOUR, LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SALT, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, SOY LECITHIN.
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Why Does This Score Processed?
In our analysis, Original Potato Crisps, Original scores Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Unmodified Potato Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Emulsifiers (Less Than 2% Of The Following: Mono- And Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
Within Chips & Crisps, this product is more processed than about 27% of the 10,682 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Lay's vs Ruffles and Doritos vs Lay's comparisons. You can also see how it fits our Lays Chips explainer.
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Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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