
Healthy Chips: 5 Delicious, Better-For-You Options
Whether you’re planning your Superbowl snack list or burying your sorrows in a bag of chips, it’s time to rethink our go-to for salty-crunchy cravings. There’s been an explosion of new better-for-you chip options on store shelves, including chips with more protein, fewer carbs and even more fiber. Here’s a rundown on my top five picks, with options to suit a variety of nutritional needs, from vegan and low carb to gluten free and grain free.
- High in protein
- High in fiber
- Gluten free
- Non-GMO
- Per 1.5 ounce serving: 10 grams protein. 5 grams fiber. only 1 gram sugar, 180 calories
- Baked, not fried
- 40% less fat than typical pork rinds
- Gluten free, zero carb, protein rich
- Flavors include Chili Lime, Pink Himalayan Sea Salt
- Ingredients include antibiotic-free pork skins, pork fat, salt, citric acid
- Per half-ounce (approximately one handful): 70 calories, 2.5 grams fat, 1 gram saturated fat, 230 milligrams sodium, 0 carbohydrates, 0 sugar, 11 grams protein
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- Flavors include Korean BBQ, Ranch, Spicy Nacho, Chili Lime
- Gluten free, grain free, vegan
- Ingredients include navy beans, cassava flour, chickpea protein
- Per one ounce (18 pieces): 130 calories, 8 grams fat, 1 gram saturated fat, 230 milligrams sodium, 14 grams carbohydrate, 3 grams fiber, less than 1 gram sugar, 4 grams protein
- Texture similar to a cheese puff
- Gluten free, grain free
- Flavors include No-Cheese Cheesiness, Fiery Hot, Himalayan Pink Salt, Spicy Salsa
- Ingredients include cassava flour; cage-free, non-GMO dried egg whites; avocado oil; Himalayan sea salt
- Per one ounce (approximately 14 curls): 130 calories, 5 grams fat, 0.5 grams saturated fat, 250 milligrams sodium, 14 grams carbohydrate, 6 grams protein
Cheddar Crisps by Sonoma Creamery
- Baked crisps made of cheese and brown rice translates to a crispy chip-like texture to satisfy any salty-crunchy craving
- Gluten free, whole grain, lactose free
- Ingredients include cheese, brown rice, oat bran, quinoa
- Per one ounce (approximately 7 crisps): 140 calories, 7 grams fat, 5 grams saturated fat, 210 milligrams sodium, 9 grams carbohydrate, 0 grams sugar, 10 grams protein
Editor’s note: Registered dietitian Molly Kimball offers brand-name products as a consumer guide; she does not solicit product samples nor is she paid to recommend items. This originally appeared on WGNO’s “Get FUELED with Molly” segment.