Why is Original Potato Chips classified as processed (NOVA 3) and does it contain any additives?

The chip is rated NOVA 3 because its ingredient list is limited to whole potatoes, vegetable oils and salt, without any industrial additives or preservatives; the product indeed contains zero listed additives.

How does the sugar and salt content of these chips affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With no added sugars, the chips do not raise blood glucose levels, making them acceptable for diabetics in moderation, but the 1.12 g of salt per 100 g is a moderate amount that could contribute to sodium intake concerns for people managing hypertension.

Is Original Potato Chips suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diets?

Yes, the product is vegan and certified gluten‑free, and because it contains only potatoes, oil and salt, it is low in carbohydrates and can fit within a keto framework when consumed in controlled portions.

Cape Cod • 28 g

Original Potato Chips

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Original Potato Chips are a salty snack made from potatoes, a blend of vegetable oils (canola, safflower, sunflower) and salt, and they belong to the "Salty snacks" PNNS group. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of C, is classified in NOVA group 3, and offers 7 g of fiber per 100 g while being gluten‑free and certified non‑GMO, which are positive points. However, it is high in fat (28.6 g per 100 g) and contains a moderate amount of salt (1.12 g per 100 g), which may be a concern for health‑focused consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal500 kcal

Fat28.6 g

Saturated Fat1.8 g

Trans Fat0 g

Cholesterol0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average salty‑snack profile (23.6 g fat, 3.8 g sugar and 52.4 g salt per 100 g), these chips provide more fat but considerably less sugar and salt.

Ingredients

POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CANOLA OIL, SAFFLOWER OIL AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), SALT

84%

35%

Lay's

70.8 g