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Air-Popped Corn Chips (Lightly Salted)

Air-Popped Corn Chips (Lightly Salted)s are crunchy corn-based snack chips made by puffing or air-popping corn, often sold lightly salted as a lower‑fat alternative to fried chips. They are typically eaten as a snack or with dips and are marketed for their light texture and reduced oil content. Nutritionally, they provide some dietary fiber — about 7g per 100g — but are otherwise modest in protein and micronutrient content compared with whole grains or legumes. While they can be a lower-fat crunchy option, they remain a processed snack with limited vitamins, antioxidants and protein density, so best enjoyed as an occasional part of a varied diet.

Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Ultra-processed · ~1.20€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

C-

Fair

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Derived from Air-Popped Corn Chips.

Calories

380 kcal

19% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

8 g

16% RDI

Fat

4 g

0.6g sat fat

Carbs

78 g

28% RDI

Sugar

1 g

2% RDI

Fiber

7 g

23% RDI

Salt

1 g

20% RDI

Nutrition quality

Scored against dietary guidelines. Tap rows for a deeper breakdown.

Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

C- · 5.3 / 10

Healthy alternatives

Ingredients that rank higher on the overall quality profile and might substitute well in some recipes.

Frequently asked

Q.01Is Air-Popped Corn Chips (Lightly Salted) healthy?

Air-Popped Corn Chips (Lightly Salted) is rated moderate (Health Grade C-) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Air-Popped Corn Chips (Lightly Salted)?

Air-Popped Corn Chips (Lightly Salted) is NOVA 4 - Ultra-processed.

Q.05Is Air-Popped Corn Chips (Lightly Salted) gluten free?

Yes, Air-Popped Corn Chips (Lightly Salted) is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Air-Popped Corn Chips (Lightly Salted)?

100g of Air-Popped Corn Chips (Lightly Salted) contains 380 kcal, 8g protein, 78g carbohydrates, 4g fat, and 7g fiber.

Q.04Is Air-Popped Corn Chips (Lightly Salted) vegan?

Yes, Air-Popped Corn Chips (Lightly Salted) is vegan.

Q.06Is Air-Popped Corn Chips (Lightly Salted) lactose free?

Yes, Air-Popped Corn Chips (Lightly Salted) is lactose free.

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