Healthy Alternatives to Lay's Classic Potato Chips
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2 healthier swaps
#1
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 | Lay's Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1g | 2g |
| Sugar | 1g | 0g |
| Calories | 120 | 160 |
- same salty potato hit
- 120 cal vs 160
- 60% less fat
#2
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 | Lay's Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1g | 2g |
| Sugar | 0g | 0g |
| Calories | 140 | 160 |
- sturdy salty crunch
- grain-free
- 0g sugar
Or make it yourself
DIY25 min
Oven Potato Crisps
Ingredients
- 2 potatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- sea salt
Steps
- Slice thin
- Toss with oil and salt
- Bake 400°F 15-20 min
- Cool
Frequently asked
- Is Lay's Classic Potato Chips healthy?
- Lay's Classic are about as honest as junk food gets: potatoes, oil, salt. But at 160 calories and 10g of fat per ounce with barely any fiber or protein, they're calorie-dense and famously hard to stop eating. An occasional handful is fine; a nightly bag is a habit worth swapping.
- What is a healthier alternative to Lay's Classic Potato Chips?
- Our top swaps are Popchips Potato Chips - Sea Salt, Siete Grain Free Tortilla Chips - Sea Salt, all with more protein or less sugar than Lay's Classic Potato Chips.