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10 Healthy Chips and Dips for Super Bowl Sunday

By Cooking Light
February 01, 2018
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We crunched the numbers—and the results are in. Here are the healthiest brands of chips, plus delicious dips, for your tastiest game day yet.
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The Healthiest Chips and Dips

Credit: Photo: Lee Harrelson; Stylist: Jan Gautro

Crunchy, salty, and addictive, chips are the ultimate gameday snack. From potato chips to tortilla chips to pita chips, it's a safe bet at any Super Bowl party that a bag of chips will never last long.

As much as we all love chips, they can easily turn into a mindless snack—and before you know it, you’ve maxed out on calories, fat, and sodium for the day before halftime. Fortunately, there’s an endless variety of fried, baked, and “popped” options on grocery store shelves today that won't stretch your waistline.

RELATED: 5 Healthier Versions of Your Favorite Football Snacks

After sampling dozens of chips, we landed on our top ten. You’ll find chips made with nutritious ingredients such as quinoa, chia seeds, and brown rice, chickpeas, black beans, lentils, sweet potatoes, beets, and more. (Don't worry—we haven’t forgotten the classic potato chip!) And because every chip needs a place to land, we've paired each one with the perfect healthy dip. 

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Popchips (Salt & Pepper)

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Serving size: 20 chips (1 oz.)
Calories: 120, Fat: 4g, Sat Fat: 0g, Sodium: 290mg, Fiber: 1g, Protein: 1g

Popchips are a lighter and less greasy version of the classic potato chip. Thanks to a little heat, pressure, and magic, they're are neither baked nor fried. You won’t artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, hydrogenated oil, or msg in any of their products either. Popchips’ Salt & Pepper flavor reigned supreme as the favorite among our tasters. Positive comments ranged from “best tasting” and “great crunch” to “perfect portion size.” Snag them on Amazon or at your local grocery store.

The Perfect Dip: Sour Cream and Onion Dip

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Food Should Taste Good Blue Corn Tortilla Chips

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Serving size: 10 chips (1 oz.)
Calories: 140, Fat: 7g, Sat Fat: 0.5g, Sodium: 80mg, Fiber: 3g, Protein: 2g

If you’re looking for a wholesome, low-sodium tortilla chip, Food Should Taste Good’s Blue Corn Tortilla Chips are a smart pick. They’re low in sodium (rare for tortilla chips!)  and packed with whole grains like like quinoa, blue corn, brown rice, and oats as well as flax, sunflower, and sesame seeds. We also love their versatility—try pairing with guacamole, fruit salsa, or hummus. Grab a bag at your local grocery store, Wal-Mart, or on Amazon.

The Perfect Dip: Mango Guacamole

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Kashi Original 7 Grain Sea Salt Pita Crisps

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Serving size: 11 crisps (1 oz.)
Calories: 120, Fat: 3g, Sat Fat: 0g, Sodium: 180mg, Fiber: 5g, Protein: 3g

Finding a healthy pita chip proved difficult for us, since so many are loaded with sodium and lack overall nutrition. However, Kashi's riff on the tasty, all-purpose chip blew us away. One serving packs an impressive 10g of whole grains or about 1/5th of your daily needs. These crisps also pack plenty of fiber to help keep your snack cravings at bay. They're delicious with hummus, spinach-artichoke dip, or just on their own. Grab a bag on Amazon or at your local Whole Foods.      

The Perfect Dip: Kimchi Sesame Hummus

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Green Mountain Gringo Tortilla Chips

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Serving size: 12 chips (1 oz.)
Calories: 130, Fat: 6g, Sat Fat: 0.5g, Sodium: 80mg, Fiber: 2g, Protein: 2g

We love three things about Green Mountain Gringo Tortilla Chips. First, there’s zero preservatives and a simple ingredient list—stone ground masa harina, oil (safflower or sunflower oil), and salt. Second, the sodium is surprisingly low (just 80mg per serving) for the amount of flavor you get. Third, they’re the perfect shape for dunking into salsa or guacamole or for making cheesy nachos. Buy them on Amazon or at Whole Foods.  

The Perfect Dip: Salsa Chipotle

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TERRA Sweets and Beets Chips

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Serving size: 15 chips (1 oz.)
Calories: 150, Fat: 9g, Sat Fat: 1g, Sodium: 10mg. Fiber: 3g, Protein: 2g

TERRA Sweets and Beets Chips have a higher calorie and fat content than the other chips we reviewed, but their extremely low sodium content (just 10mg per serving) makes them shine. We also love the simple ingredient list—just sweet potatoes, beets, and oil (either canola, safflower, and/or sunflower). In one ounce of chips, you get nearly a full serving of veggies. Find them on Amazon or at Whole Foods.

The Perfect Dip: Turmeric Yogurt Dip

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Beanitos Black Bean Chips (Original)

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Serving size: 10 chips (1 oz.)
Calories: 130 Fat: 7g, Sat Fat: 5g, Sodium: 150mg, Fiber: 4g, Protein: 4g

With relatively the same amount of calories as a potato chip, legume-based Beanitos chips have a satisfying crunch and crispy texture. They also have a whopping 4g of protein and fiber, while and fall lower on the glycemic index than potato and corn tortilla chips. Extra bonus: They’re also relatively low in sodium (ranges from 55mg to 150mg depending on the flavor). We vote for Beanitos’ Original Black Bean flavor because of its versatility, but Honey Chipotle BBQ is also a strong contender for our favorite. Find them on Amazon or at your local grocery store.

The Perfect Dip: Butternut Queso Fundido

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Farmhouse Culture Kraut Krisps

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Serving size: 1 oz.  
Calories: 120, Fat: 8g, Sat Fat: 2g, Sodium: 200mg, Fiber: 2g, Protein: 2g

We’re totally addicted to Farmhouse Culture’s probiotic-rich Kraut Krisps (and so is our microbiome!). Sauerkraut may sound like an unexpected ingredient, but it packs a tangy, slightly funky flavor that works surprisingly well in chip form. You get one billion probiotic cultures in every serving, which work to support digestive and immune health.

The Dill Pickle flavor stole the show, but we also loved Zesty Garden Veggie. Sodium and fat are a touch on the higher side, but the extra blast in nutrition makes these chips a healthy pick. Find them on Amazon or at your local Whole Foods.

The Perfect Dip: Creamy Spinach and Feta Dip

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Sunchips (Original)

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Serving size: 16 chips (1 oz.)
Calories: 140 calories, Fat: 6g, Sat Fat: 1g, Sodium: 120mg, Fiber: 3g, Protein: 2g

SunChips’ Original chips are 30% lower in total fat than traditional potato chips and also pack ample salty flavor without an excessive amount of sodium. The ingredients stay honest, too—you’ll find whole corn, whole wheat, whole oat flour, rice flour, and corn bran. But what really surprised our tasters about these chips was the nutrition. One serving of SunChips supplies 18 grams of whole grains, over ⅓ of your recommended daily servings, and 3 grams of heart-healthy fiber.

The Perfect Dip: Tex-Mex Beef and Bean Dip

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Flamous Original Falafel Chips

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Serving size: 10 chips (1 oz.)
Calories: 123, Fat: 6g, Sat Fat: 0g, Sodium: 79mg, Fiber: 3g, Protein: 3g

We’ve raved about these flavor-packed chips before—once again, they’ve won us over. Flamous Falafel Chips are organic, vegan, gluten-free, and boast a simple ingredient list of beans, veggies, and spices. We loved the Original flavor, but if you’re looking for some, give the Spicy flavor a try. What’s even impressive are the numbers—the sodium is among the lowest we’ve seen in a chip, while the fiber and protein is among the highest. Snatch up a bag on Amazon or at Whole Foods.

The Perfect Dip: Creamy Hummus with Spiced Ground Beef

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Kettle Brand Baked Potato Chips (Sea Salt)

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Serving size: 20 chips (1 oz.)
Calories: 140, Fat: 3g, Sat Fat: 0.5g, Sodium: 35mg, Fiber: 2g, Protein: 2g

Compared to traditional potato chips, Kettle Brand Baked Potato Chips have 65% less in fat, but they don’t sacrifice a bit in flavor. The best part about these perfectly addictive chips is the short and simple ingredient list—just potatoes, sea salt, and vegetable oil. Extra bonus: The hearty serving size of 20 thick-cut potato chips. Order through Amazon or find them at your local grocery store.

The Perfect Dip: Creamy Ranch-Style Dip

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1 of 11 The Healthiest Chips and Dips
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4 of 11 Kashi Original 7 Grain Sea Salt Pita Crisps
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