The battle for your snack food dollar is on but are these specially “crafted” combinations healthier? Lentil and popcorn chips and vegetable crisps are blurring the aisle of where the crackers stop and the chips begin. While these snacks have been historically shunned as one of the least healthy options, does the introduction of beans, popcorn and dehydrated vegetables make them a healthier alternative? You decide by checking out the comparison below.
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| 28 gram serving | Special K Chip | Saltines | Popcorners | Veggie Straws | Foods Should Taste Good (Costco) | Tostitos Scoops |
| Calories | 112 | 118 | 130 | 130 | 140 | 140 |
| Carbohydrate | 20 | 20 | 22 | 15 | 18 | 19 |
| Protein | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Fat | 4 | 2.5 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Saturated Fat | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Cholesterol | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sodium | 205 | 285 | 170 | 290 | 80 | 120 |
| Fiber | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
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Bottom Line: Read the nutritional label. Sometimes it just boils down to a mountain of sodium, a dash of vegetables and a whole lot of processed hype!
Categories: The Grocery Aisle
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