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Roots Chips Sea Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips, 5 ounce

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Is Roots Chips Sea Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips, 5 ounce healthy?

Roots Chips Sea Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips, 5 ounce scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product features a relatively clean ingredient list with Idaho potatoes and avocado oil, both of which are high-quality ingredients.

How processed is Roots Chips Sea Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips, 5 ounce?

Roots Chips Sea Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips, 5 ounce is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Roots Chips Sea Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips, 5 ounce's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Idaho Potatoes, Avocado Oil, Sea Salt count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Roots Chips Sea Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips, 5 ounce

65 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

$69.99 · 5 oz · pack of 12 · $1.17 / ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Chips & Salty Snacks
Summary

This product features a relatively clean ingredient list with Idaho potatoes and avocado oil, both of which are high-quality ingredients. The use of avocado oil is particularly beneficial as it is a healthy fat with anti-inflammatory properties. However, the product is still processed and contains several acids and tapioca solids, which contribute to its processing level, limiting its score potential.

Key ingredients 8

Avocado Oil
Very Good

Avocado oil is a healthy monounsaturated fat that supports heart health and has a favorable nutritional profile compared to other oils.

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Idaho Potatoes
Good

Idaho potatoes are a natural, minimally processed vegetable that provides essential nutrients and fiber, making them a healthy base for the chips.

Sea Salt
Good

Sea salt provides essential minerals and enhances flavor naturally, making it a preferable seasoning choice.

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Vinegar Powder
Neutral

Vinegar powder adds flavor without significant nutritional impact, and is a common ingredient in snack seasonings.

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Citric Acid
Neutral

Citric acid is a natural preservative and flavor enhancer derived from citrus fruits, used in small amounts.

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Tapioca Solids
Neutral

Tapioca solids are a gluten-free carbohydrate source that helps improve texture without adding harmful substances.

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White Distilled Vinegar
Neutral

White distilled vinegar is a common condiment ingredient that adds tang and flavor without adverse health effects.

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Lactic Acid
Neutral

Lactic acid is a natural organic acid used for flavor and preservation, generally recognized as safe.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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