Are Crisps A Healthy Snack?
Crisps, also known as potato chips in some parts of the world, are a type of snack food. They are made from sliced, fried, and salted potatoes. While they can be a tasty treat, they are not considered to be healthy food.
Calories/Fat/Salt
Some varieties can be high in calories, fat, and salt. Some snacks are also made with refined carbs and these often offer poor nutritional value. Plus, many crisps are flavoured artificially, with things such as MSG. MSG can have bad health effects on some people. So you can see why some people want to make the right choice when it comes to their snacking option.
However, when it comes to choosing crisps that are lower in calories, there are a few options that you can consider:
(It’s important to note that while these options may be lower in calories, they may still contain high amounts of salt and fat. Therefore, it is always important to check the nutritional information on the packet and consume them in moderation as part of a balanced diet.)
Healthy Options
Baked crisps: are generally lower in calories compared to regular fried ones, making them quite a healthy snack choice. For example, a 1-ounce serving of baked potato chips contains around 120 calories, while a regular 1-ounce serving of potato chips contains around 150-160 calories. Did you know that the Transform-a-Snacks from golden wonder are baked not fried, for a crunch that’s out of this world? They’re on another planet! Walkers Wotsits are a great lunchtime and afternoon snack which are also baked and not fried. I guess crisp eating just got healthier (lucky for us, because we eat a lot)
Veggie crisps: Vegetable crisps made from vegetables like beetroot, carrot, and parsnip can be a lower-calorie choice than regular potato chips and can be super healthy. Sometimes these are either fried or baked, so double check on the packet because this will influence their overall health score. A 1-ounce serving of vegetable crisps contains around 120-130 calories. At the moment One Pound Crisps don’t stock vegetable varieties. However, we are looking into it for expanding our range in the future.
Popcorn: Popcorn can be a tasty, low-calorie and healthy alternative to crisps. A 1-ounce serving of air-popped popcorn contains around 30-40 calories. Below are some of the popcorn varieties that we sell. However, if you want to see them all you can find them quickly and easily here.
The push to make crisps healthier is expanding. This is because people love snacking on crisps but being health conscious is an ever-growing concern.
Why Do People Choose Crisps As Their Snack Choice?
People like to choose these for their choice of snack for a variety of reasons. Here are some possible explanations:
- Taste: They are often highly palatable and come in a wide range of flavours. This can make them an appealing snack option.
- Convenience: They are often easy to find and readily available in many places such as convenience stores, vending machines, and supermarkets. Therefore they are a great, convenient snack option.
- Texture: The crispy and crunchy texture of crisps can be satisfying to eat and provide a satisfying sensory experience.
- Social and cultural norms: In some cultures, snacking on crisps may be a common social activity. This often influences people’s snacking behaviour and preferences.
So with their ever-growing popularity and diversity, you can see why manufacturers are working to make their crisps healthier and healthier.
If you want some tasty biscuits to go with your tasty crisps then you need to check out Bargain Biscuits. They do a great selection of biscuits all at a great price. Snacking made happy.
