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Smash Kitchen classic sea salt potato chips

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Is Smash Kitchen classic sea salt potato chips healthy?

Smash Kitchen classic sea salt potato chips scores 18/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. This product is primarily made from potatoes fried in sunflower oil, a seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids that can promote inflammation.

Does Smash Kitchen classic sea salt potato chips contain seed oils?

Yes — Scout's ingredient analysis flags seed oils in Smash Kitchen classic sea salt potato chips, and that is reflected in its score.

How processed is Smash Kitchen classic sea salt potato chips?

Smash Kitchen classic sea salt potato chips is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

How does Smash Kitchen classic sea salt potato chips compare to other salty snacks?

Smash Kitchen classic sea salt potato chips ranks #50 of 118 salty snacks in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Jesse & Ben's House-Cut Fries Tallow & Sea Salt at 93/100.

Which ingredients drive Smash Kitchen classic sea salt potato chips's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Potatoes, Sea Salt count in its favor; Sunflower Oil is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Smash Kitchen classic sea salt potato chips

Smash Kitchen
Contains seed oils
18 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 1
Category Salty Snacks
Summary

This product is primarily made from potatoes fried in sunflower oil, a seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids that can promote inflammation. The use of sunflower oil, combined with the processing involved in making chips, significantly impacts the healthiness of the product. While the ingredient list is short, the presence of seed oil and the processing level limit its nutritional value.

Key ingredients 3

Sunflower Oil
Very Bad

Refined seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, which may contribute to inflammation when consumed in excess.

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Potatoes
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Sea Salt
Good

Minimally processed salt that provides sodium along with trace minerals.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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