You Say Potato (Chips)!
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Good news! We're here with the 411 on no-guilt chips. Read on for the scoop... and enjoy the rest of potato chip season!
Popchips Potato Chips
PER SERVING (1 oz., about 19 - 22 chips): 120 calories, 4 - 4.5g fat, 280 - 310mg sodium, 20g carbs, 1g fiber, 0 - 2g sugars, 1 - 2g protein -- POINTS® value 3*
What Are They? Never baked, never fried, these chips are POPPED, baby!!!
Flavors: Original, Barbeque, Salt & Pepper, Sea Salt & Vinegar, Parmesan Garlic
Pros: They taste delicious, come in lots of fun flavors, and are low in calories and fat. They also come in individual-serving bags as well as multi-serving bags.
Cons: Ummmm, we reall y can't think of any.
HG Secret Tip: These can be found at Trader Joe's under the name "Popped Chips". Same EXACT chips. Nearly identical stats. Better prices. Woohoo!
Frito-Lay Light Potato Chips
PER SERVING (1 oz., about 15 - 20 chips): 70 - 75 calories, 0g fat, 190 - 230mg sodium, 16 - 17g carbs, 1g fiber, 0 - <1g sugars, 2 - 3g protein -- POINTS® value 1*
What Are They? Very low-calorie potato chips, made with Olestra.
Flavors: Original Lay's, Original Ruffles, Cheddar & Sour Cream Ruffles
Pros: They come in different varieties and flavors (including the Ruffles "ridged" line!), are fat-free with low calorie counts, and taste really good.
Cons: They're made with Olestra. And that stuff still has an AWFUL reputation!
HG's Two Cents: We like these chips, and we have, at times, loaded up on them without feeling ANY effects of Olestra. We think the Olestra "issues" were magnified by the media and affect only a select few people.
Baked! Potato Crisps
PER SERVING (1 oz., approx. 10 - 14 chips): 110 - 120 calories, 1.5 - 3.5g fat, 150 - 210mg sodium, 21 - 23g carbs, 2g fiber, 2 - 3g sugars, 2g protein -- POINTS® value 2*
What Are They? Various types of potato chips by Frito-Lay that are baked and therefore low in fat and calories.
Flavors: Original Lay's, Barbeque Lay's, Cheddar & Sour Cream Lay's, Sour Cream & Onion Lay's, Original Ruffles, Cheddar & Sour Cream Ruffles
Pros: These are probably the best-tasting chips on the planet. Not kidding.
Cons: They're oddly addictive. Beware! They taste so good that we HAVE to finish every bag we open, be it one serving or 15 servings! EEEKS!
M ore From HG: We're not kidding about finishing every bag we open. It's a problem, and therefore we avoid these chips as much as humanly possible.
Kettle Bakes Potato Chips
PER SERVING (1 oz., approx. 18 - 22 chips): 120 calories, 3g fat, 115 - 170mg sodium, 20 - 21g carbs, 2g fiber, 0 - 1g sugars, 3g protein -- POINTS® value 2*
What Are They? Baked chips made from all-natural ingredients like freshly sliced potatoes.
Flavors: Lightly Salted, Hickory Honey Barbeque, Aged White Cheddar
Pros: They're baked not fried, have good nutritional facts, come in fun flavors, and taste good.
Cons: They're a little hard to find (especially the elusive 100-calorie bags the company offers), and they're a tiny bit dry.
HG Adds: We like these but don't LOVE 'em. However, it is easier to stop eating these than it is to stop chowing down on Baked! chips -- that's an added bonus!
Brothers-All-Natural Potato Crisps
PER SERVING (1 bag, about 1/2 cup): 35 - 45 calories, 0g fat, 190 - 340mg sodium, 8 - 10g carbs, 1g fiber, 0 - 1g sugars, 1 - 2g protein -- POINTS® value 0 - 1*
What Are They? Freeze-dried and completely fat-free chips.
Flavors: Original with Sea Salt, Hint of Szechuan Pepper & Fresh Chives, Hint of Fresh Onion & Fresh Garlic, Hint of Black Pepper & Sea Salt
Pros: They're SUPER low in calories and come in small bags that have just 35 - 45 calories each. WE LOVE THAT!
Cons: We like the way these taste a LOT. We don't mind their dryness -- and to us they taste like instant mashed potatoes when you chew 'em (which we kinda like!). That being said, there are MANY people who dislike these chips with intense passion. So try 'em or don't -- your call!
HG Bonus Info: These were recently reformulated, which is why some bags have 35 calories and some have 45. The newer formula has 45 calories and a POINTS® value of 1* per bag. If you order online, you'll get those. You can still find some of the 35-calories bags at Costco.
Pringles Light Fat Free Potato Crisps
PER SERVING (1 oz., about 14 - 15 crisps): 70 calories, 0g fat, 150 - 190mg sodium, 15g carbs, 1g fiber, 1g sugars, 1 - 2g protein -- POINTS® value 1*
What Are They? Unnaturally uniform "Stepford" chips with impressive stats.
Flavors: Original, Sour Cream & Onion, Barbecue
Pros: They're neat-looking and stack well. They taste good if you like Pringles. They're low in fat. And there are portion-controlled options!
Cons: They're a little scary. There's the Olestra thing a gain. They're a little outdated. And they don't taste as good as a lot of other guilt-free chips. Plus you'll want to eat these things in fat stacks -- and that can mean eating 20 chips at once. AHHHHHH!
HG's Bottom Line: We'd eat these if we REALLY wanted chips and none of our favorites were available.
Popchips Potato Chips
PER SERVING (1 oz., about 19 - 22 chips): 120 calories, 4 - 4.5g fat, 280 - 310mg sodium, 20g carbs, 1g fiber, 0 - 2g sugars, 1 - 2g protein -- POINTS® value 3*
What Are They? Never baked, never fried, these chips are POPPED, baby!!!
Flavors: Original, Barbeque, Salt & Pepper, Sea Salt & Vinegar, Parmesan Garlic
Pros: They taste delicious, come in lots of fun flavors, and are low in calories and fat. They also come in individual-serving bags as well as multi-serving bags.
Cons: Ummmm, we reall y can't think of any.
HG Secret Tip: These can be found at Trader Joe's under the name "Popped Chips". Same EXACT chips. Nearly identical stats. Better prices. Woohoo!
Frito-Lay Light Potato Chips
PER SERVING (1 oz., about 15 - 20 chips): 70 - 75 calories, 0g fat, 190 - 230mg sodium, 16 - 17g carbs, 1g fiber, 0 - <1g sugars, 2 - 3g protein -- POINTS® value 1*
What Are They? Very low-calorie potato chips, made with Olestra.
Flavors: Original Lay's, Original Ruffles, Cheddar & Sour Cream Ruffles
Pros: They come in different varieties and flavors (including the Ruffles "ridged" line!), are fat-free with low calorie counts, and taste really good.
Cons: They're made with Olestra. And that stuff still has an AWFUL reputation!
HG's Two Cents: We like these chips, and we have, at times, loaded up on them without feeling ANY effects of Olestra. We think the Olestra "issues" were magnified by the media and affect only a select few people.
Baked! Potato Crisps
PER SERVING (1 oz., approx. 10 - 14 chips): 110 - 120 calories, 1.5 - 3.5g fat, 150 - 210mg sodium, 21 - 23g carbs, 2g fiber, 2 - 3g sugars, 2g protein -- POINTS® value 2*
What Are They? Various types of potato chips by Frito-Lay that are baked and therefore low in fat and calories.
Flavors: Original Lay's, Barbeque Lay's, Cheddar & Sour Cream Lay's, Sour Cream & Onion Lay's, Original Ruffles, Cheddar & Sour Cream Ruffles
Pros: These are probably the best-tasting chips on the planet. Not kidding.
Cons: They're oddly addictive. Beware! They taste so good that we HAVE to finish every bag we open, be it one serving or 15 servings! EEEKS!
M ore From HG: We're not kidding about finishing every bag we open. It's a problem, and therefore we avoid these chips as much as humanly possible.
Kettle Bakes Potato Chips
PER SERVING (1 oz., approx. 18 - 22 chips): 120 calories, 3g fat, 115 - 170mg sodium, 20 - 21g carbs, 2g fiber, 0 - 1g sugars, 3g protein -- POINTS® value 2*
What Are They? Baked chips made from all-natural ingredients like freshly sliced potatoes.
Flavors: Lightly Salted, Hickory Honey Barbeque, Aged White Cheddar
Pros: They're baked not fried, have good nutritional facts, come in fun flavors, and taste good.
Cons: They're a little hard to find (especially the elusive 100-calorie bags the company offers), and they're a tiny bit dry.
HG Adds: We like these but don't LOVE 'em. However, it is easier to stop eating these than it is to stop chowing down on Baked! chips -- that's an added bonus!
Brothers-All-Natural Potato Crisps
PER SERVING (1 bag, about 1/2 cup): 35 - 45 calories, 0g fat, 190 - 340mg sodium, 8 - 10g carbs, 1g fiber, 0 - 1g sugars, 1 - 2g protein -- POINTS® value 0 - 1*
What Are They? Freeze-dried and completely fat-free chips.
Flavors: Original with Sea Salt, Hint of Szechuan Pepper & Fresh Chives, Hint of Fresh Onion & Fresh Garlic, Hint of Black Pepper & Sea Salt
Pros: They're SUPER low in calories and come in small bags that have just 35 - 45 calories each. WE LOVE THAT!
Cons: We like the way these taste a LOT. We don't mind their dryness -- and to us they taste like instant mashed potatoes when you chew 'em (which we kinda like!). That being said, there are MANY people who dislike these chips with intense passion. So try 'em or don't -- your call!
HG Bonus Info: These were recently reformulated, which is why some bags have 35 calories and some have 45. The newer formula has 45 calories and a POINTS® value of 1* per bag. If you order online, you'll get those. You can still find some of the 35-calories bags at Costco.
Pringles Light Fat Free Potato Crisps
PER SERVING (1 oz., about 14 - 15 crisps): 70 calories, 0g fat, 150 - 190mg sodium, 15g carbs, 1g fiber, 1g sugars, 1 - 2g protein -- POINTS® value 1*
What Are They? Unnaturally uniform "Stepford" chips with impressive stats.
Flavors: Original, Sour Cream & Onion, Barbecue
Pros: They're neat-looking and stack well. They taste good if you like Pringles. They're low in fat. And there are portion-controlled options!
Cons: They're a little scary. There's the Olestra thing a gain. They're a little outdated. And they don't taste as good as a lot of other guilt-free chips. Plus you'll want to eat these things in fat stacks -- and that can mean eating 20 chips at once. AHHHHHH!
HG's Bottom Line: We'd eat these if we REALLY wanted chips and none of our favorites were available.
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Good news! We're here with the 411 on no-guilt chips. Read on for the scoop... and enjoy the rest of potato chip season!
Popchips Potato Chips
PER SERVING (1 oz., about 19 - 22 chips): 120 calories, 4 - 4.5g fat, 280 - 310mg sodium, 20g carbs, 1g fiber, 0 - 2g sugars, 1 - 2g protein -- POINTS® value 3*
What Are They? Never baked, never fried, these chips are POPPED, baby!!!
Flavors: Original, Barbeque, Salt & Pepper, Sea Salt & Vinegar, Parmesan Garlic
Pros: They taste delicious, come in lots of fun flavors, and are low in calories and fat. They also come in individual-serving bags as well as multi-serving bags.
Cons: Ummmm, we reall y can't think of any.
HG Secret Tip: These can be found at Trader Joe's under the name "Popped Chips". Same EXACT chips. Nearly identical stats. Better prices. Woohoo!
Frito-Lay Light Potato Chips
PER SERVING (1 oz., about 15 - 20 chips): 70 - 75 calories, 0g fat, 190 - 230mg sodium, 16 - 17g carbs, 1g fiber, 0 - <1g sugars, 2 - 3g protein -- POINTS® value 1*
What Are They? Very low-calorie potato chips, made with Olestra.
Flavors: Original Lay's, Original Ruffles, Cheddar & Sour Cream Ruffles
Pros: They come in different varieties and flavors (including the Ruffles "ridged" line!), are fat-free with low calorie counts, and taste really good.
Cons: They're made with Olestra. And that stuff still has an AWFUL reputation!
HG's Two Cents: We like these chips, and we have, at times, loaded up on them without feeling ANY effects of Olestra. We think the Olestra "issues" were magnified by the media and affect only a select few people.
Baked! Potato Crisps
PER SERVING (1 oz., approx. 10 - 14 chips): 110 - 120 calories, 1.5 - 3.5g fat, 150 - 210mg sodium, 21 - 23g carbs, 2g fiber, 2 - 3g sugars, 2g protein -- POINTS® value 2*
What Are They? Various types of potato chips by Frito-Lay that are baked and therefore low in fat and calories.
Flavors: Original Lay's, Barbeque Lay's, Cheddar & Sour Cream Lay's, Sour Cream & Onion Lay's, Original Ruffles, Cheddar & Sour Cream Ruffles
Pros: These are probably the best-tasting chips on the planet. Not kidding.
Cons: They're oddly addictive. Beware! They taste so good that we HAVE to finish every bag we open, be it one serving or 15 servings! EEEKS!
M ore From HG: We're not kidding about finishing every bag we open. It's a problem, and therefore we avoid these chips as much as humanly possible.
Kettle Bakes Potato Chips
PER SERVING (1 oz., approx. 18 - 22 chips): 120 calories, 3g fat, 115 - 170mg sodium, 20 - 21g carbs, 2g fiber, 0 - 1g sugars, 3g protein -- POINTS® value 2*
What Are They? Baked chips made from all-natural ingredients like freshly sliced potatoes.
Flavors: Lightly Salted, Hickory Honey Barbeque, Aged White Cheddar
Pros: They're baked not fried, have good nutritional facts, come in fun flavors, and taste good.
Cons: They're a little hard to find (especially the elusive 100-calorie bags the company offers), and they're a tiny bit dry.
HG Adds: We like these but don't LOVE 'em. However, it is easier to stop eating these than it is to stop chowing down on Baked! chips -- that's an added bonus!
Brothers-All-Natural Potato Crisps
PER SERVING (1 bag, about 1/2 cup): 35 - 45 calories, 0g fat, 190 - 340mg sodium, 8 - 10g carbs, 1g fiber, 0 - 1g sugars, 1 - 2g protein -- POINTS® value 0 - 1*
What Are They? Freeze-dried and completely fat-free chips.
Flavors: Original with Sea Salt, Hint of Szechuan Pepper & Fresh Chives, Hint of Fresh Onion & Fresh Garlic, Hint of Black Pepper & Sea Salt
Pros: They're SUPER low in calories and come in small bags that have just 35 - 45 calories each. WE LOVE THAT!
Cons: We like the way these taste a LOT. We don't mind their dryness -- and to us they taste like instant mashed potatoes when you chew 'em (which we kinda like!). That being said, there are MANY people who dislike these chips with intense passion. So try 'em or don't -- your call!
HG Bonus Info: These were recently reformulated, which is why some bags have 35 calories and some have 45. The newer formula has 45 calories and a POINTS® value of 1* per bag. If you order online, you'll get those. You can still find some of the 35-calories bags at Costco.
Pringles Light Fat Free Potato Crisps
PER SERVING (1 oz., about 14 - 15 crisps): 70 calories, 0g fat, 150 - 190mg sodium, 15g carbs, 1g fiber, 1g sugars, 1 - 2g protein -- POINTS® value 1*
What Are They? Unnaturally uniform "Stepford" chips with impressive stats.
Flavors: Original, Sour Cream & Onion, Barbecue
Pros: They're neat-looking and stack well. They taste good if you like Pringles. They're low in fat. And there are portion-controlled options!
Cons: They're a little scary. There's the Olestra thing a gain. They're a little outdated. And they don't taste as good as a lot of other guilt-free chips. Plus you'll want to eat these things in fat stacks -- and that can mean eating 20 chips at once. AHHHHHH!
HG's Bottom Line: We'd eat these if we REALLY wanted chips and none of our favorites were available.0 -
Thank you for being our "guilt-free snack" research gal!
Have a Happy Friday!
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Very welcome:bigsmile:
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You're killing me with the tater chips Jo. I have enough trouble not buying Cheese Puffs when I go shopping, now I'm gonna end up somehow justifying buying a bag of chips.
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The Lightly Salted Kettle Bakes are my favorite! They really don't taste lighter in salt (and I love salt).Also, they aren't as dry tasting as the other baked chips. And you can really taste the potato! My husband and I eat these almost every night that we watch a movie at home. We are addicted! 0
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