Why is Crispy skinny fries classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from whole potatoes, several flours, starches and oil, then pre‑fried and frozen, which involves multiple industrial steps such as coating, blanching and flash‑freezing, placing it in the NOVA 4 category. The only listed additive is E160c, a paprika extract used for colour, and the ingredient list does not include any artificial preservatives or flavours.

How does the sugar and salt content of Crispy skinny fries affect people managing diabetes or hypertension?

With only 0.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the fries add minimal carbohydrate load for a diabetic diet, but the 0.31 g of salt per 100 g is moderate; people with hypertension should monitor portion size to keep sodium intake within recommended limits.

Is Crispy skinny fries suitable for strict vegan and gluten‑free diets?

Yes, the entire ingredient list consists of plant‑based items, potatoes, sunflower oil, various flours and starches, salt and paprika extract, and the product carries vegan and gluten‑free certifications, making it appropriate for both dietary regimes.

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Crispy skinny fries

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Crispy skinny fries are a frozen snack of thin, crisp potato strips sold in a 750 g bag at Waitrose and marketed as vegan and gluten‑free. Nutritionally they provide about 190 kcal per 100 g, 5.3 g fat (0.38 g saturated), 3.25 g fibre and 2.6 g protein, while the salt level is 0.31 g per 100 g and they belong to the cereals and potatoes dietary group, but they are classified as NOVA 4, an ultra‑processed product. The pack carries a Nutri‑Score of B and an Eco‑Score of A, indicating relatively good environmental performance despite the high level of processing.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal190 kcal

Fat5.3 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates31.3 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen fries, Crispy skinny fries contain far less sugar, fat, saturated fat and salt, slightly more fibre, but also lower protein and a marginally lower energy content.

Ingredients

Potato 84%, Sunflower Oil, Potato Starch, Rice Flour, Amaranth Flour, Corn Starch, Corn Flour, Salt, Paprika Extract.

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Crispy skinny fries

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal190 kcal

Fat5.3 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates31.3 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen fries, Crispy skinny fries contain far less sugar, fat, saturated fat and salt, slightly more fibre, but also lower protein and a marginally lower energy content.

Ingredients

Potato 84%, Sunflower Oil, Potato Starch, Rice Flour, Amaranth Flour, Corn Starch, Corn Flour, Salt, Paprika Extract.

84%

35%

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