Popchips?

Has anybody tried these? They're marketed as a low-calorie, low-fat alternative to potato chips. 17 chips, 100 calories, about 4 grams of fat. Are these really any healthier than regular chips? I am not necessarily looking to eat a strict 100% healthy diet right away (because I'd cave in after about a day), just HEALTHIER than before.
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  • lynnprice
    lynnprice Posts: 101 Member
    My husband loves these! I don't think they're much 'better' for you than regular potato chips. They're certainly just as bad in the sodium department. What I do like about them though, if he's needing a salty/crunchy fix, I can get them in little single serve bags and that seems to do the trick for him.
  • tlc12078
    tlc12078 Posts: 334 Member
    I prefer kellogs cracker chips. 110 fro 27 chips n they are really good. I havent tried the pop chips though.
  • joanie152
    joanie152 Posts: 159 Member
    Love them !!!
  • mydeloo78
    mydeloo78 Posts: 328 Member
    I really like them. They are lower in fat than potato chips so they are better in that aspect but at the end of the day they're still processed but I use them as a salty snack substitue. I've also jsut discovered baked kettle chips which are also really good!
  • Chantal34
    Chantal34 Posts: 128
    Love them !!!
  • zellagrrl
    zellagrrl Posts: 439
    I love the taste and texture, but then again, I prefer Baked Lays to regular chips (mmm.... salt delivery mechanism).
  • LuckyAng
    LuckyAng Posts: 1,173 Member
    I got hooked on them last year when I was traveling 2 hours each way to school. Nice and crunchy to keep me awake in the car :wink:
  • Bentley2718
    Bentley2718 Posts: 1,689 Member
    They're a lot lower in fat and calories than regular chips. They're also delicious. I eat them sometimes when I'm feeling chippish.
  • allycat54
    allycat54 Posts: 67 Member
    I eat them everyday. I love them :)
  • Chantal34
    Chantal34 Posts: 128
    I eat them very sparingly because I am trying to eat as clean as possible.
  • chocolateandpb
    chocolateandpb Posts: 438 Member
    I don't like them...they taste like flavored Styrofoam. It's the texture that I dislike more than anything else. But I'm not a big salty snack eater anyway, so I can have a couple Doritos and not go overboard.
  • jenschnack
    jenschnack Posts: 112 Member
    Popchips are awesome. We like the BBQ the best!
  • BAMFMeredith
    BAMFMeredith Posts: 2,810 Member
    They're freaking amazing. My best friend lives in a small town 5 hours away and they don't sell them anywhere near her, so I send them to her in bulk. Love love love them when I just NEED that salty snack!
  • MLgarcia3
    MLgarcia3 Posts: 503
    Haven't tried them yet! Chip'ins are my fave for an alternative to chips. SOOOO GOOD :-)
  • scythswife
    scythswife Posts: 1,100 Member
    haven't tried them but have made my own chips and they r yummy. potatoes and the microwave are my friends
  • auroranflash
    auroranflash Posts: 3,569 Member
    Haven't tried them yet! Chip'ins are my fave for an alternative to chips. SOOOO GOOD :-)

    DEM ABS....

    ..... sorry, what were we talking about?
  • janelle1993
    janelle1993 Posts: 128
    I eat them and love them!! They are better calorie wise than regular chips and I love how they don't make my fingers greasy afterward like potato chips do to my hands.
  • zclark13
    zclark13 Posts: 135 Member
    I personaly think they are nasty! I much prefer whole grain wheat thins or pistachios. More cals and fat...but much better flavor! And a little more of my friend...fiber!
  • mamnboston
    mamnboston Posts: 81
    yummers, the bbq ones are the bomb!
  • secretlobster
    secretlobster Posts: 3,566 Member
    I actually like the taste of them. I've only tried the salt and pepper though. They're also fewer calories because they're mostly air :P
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    Made from white potatoes!? Everyone knows white carbs are the bad ones
  • CoryIda
    CoryIda Posts: 7,870 Member
    I ate an entire 3 oz bag of chili lime popchips yesterday. Gluten free and vegan (I'm allergic to dairy) is even more important than the health factor for me. Nom nom nom.
  • natvanessa
    natvanessa Posts: 230 Member
    I like them. They are lower in fat and calories, but yes they are still highly processed foods. I indulge now and then in a little bag, because it's only about 100 calories. If I bought the big bag I wouild probably not be able to put them down:noway:

    Salt and Vinegar is my fave
  • I prefer kellogs cracker chips. 110 fro 27 chips n they are really good. I havent tried the pop chips though.

    Me too, they are the best especially the southwest ranch!!!
  • 75Juniper
    75Juniper Posts: 376
    I don't like them. They taste like rice cakes to me.
  • secretlobster
    secretlobster Posts: 3,566 Member
    Everyone knows white carbs are the bad ones

    Racist
  • kmmicco
    kmmicco Posts: 45 Member
    I have not tried these yet, but I'm in love with Sour Cream and Onion Special K Cracker Chips! So if you find the pop chips to not be as healthy, or you just want to try something else, I would highly recommend the cracker chips!
  • Cliffslosinit
    Cliffslosinit Posts: 5,044 Member
    I tried the kettle corn flavored ones. Sweet and salty fix in one.
  • lmarshel
    lmarshel Posts: 674 Member
    Popchips are awesome. We like the BBQ the best!

    My hubby LOVES the bbq flavor pop chips. I prefer Sensible Solutions veggie straws, myself. Dipped in a little ranch sauce, they are the BOMB!! :love: Calorie-wise, they're only slightly better than regular chips. But they're lower in fat so slightly healthier. And we seem to be able to eat only a serving at a time, whereas with regular chips we would just sit down with the bag.
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    I ate an entire 3 oz bag of chili lime popchips yesterday. Gluten free and vegan (I'm allergic to dairy) is even more important than the health factor for me. Nom nom nom.
    Love the chili lime variety! :love: BBQ is my other fave. Trader Joe's makes their own popped chips in plain & BBQ - just as good and they cost less. :drinker: