SnackSwapperHealthy Alternatives to Fritos Original Corn Chips
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3 healthier swaps
#1
Siete
Grain Free Tortilla Chips - Sea Salt
A sturdy grain-free tortilla chip that still shatters like the real thing.
See the numbers| Per serving | Swap | Fritos Original |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1g | 2g |
| Sugar | 0g | 0g |
| Calories | 140 | 160 |
- real corn-chip crunch
- avocado oil
- grain-free
#2
Quest Nutrition
Tortilla Style Protein Chips - Chili Lime
Chili-lime heat on a chip that smuggles in 18g of protein.
See the numbers| Per serving | Swap | Fritos Original |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18g | 2g |
| Sugar | 1g | 0g |
| Calories | 140 | 160 |
- 18g protein
- bold seasoning
- a third of the fat
#3
Popchips
Potato Chips - Sea Salt
Popped, never fried: the salty-chip ritual at 120 calories and less than half the fat.
See the numbers| Per serving | Swap | Fritos Original |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1g | 2g |
| Sugar | 1g | 0g |
| Calories | 120 | 160 |
- popped, not fried
- half the fat
- same salty hit
Or make it yourself
DIY32 min
Toasted Corn Crunchers
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups cooked hominy or corn
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
Steps
- Pat corn dry
- Toss with oil + seasoning
- Roast 425F 25 min, shaking once
- Cool until crunchy
Frequently asked
- Is Fritos Original Corn Chips healthy?
- Three ingredients, which sounds virtuous until you notice one of them is a lot of oil. An ounce lands 160 calories with 10g of fat and essentially no protein or fiber — dense, salty fuel with no brakes built in.
- What is a healthier alternative to Fritos Original Corn Chips?
- Our top swaps are Siete Grain Free Tortilla Chips - Sea Salt, Quest Nutrition Tortilla Style Protein Chips - Chili Lime, Popchips Potato Chips - Sea Salt, all with more protein or less sugar than Fritos Original Corn Chips.