Sour cream and onion chips

Sour cream and onion chips

Target diet: Vegan

Sour cream and onion chips · Vegan

No, skip it.

milk, and 6 more.

  • milk
  • lactose
  • whey
  • cream
  • butter
  • buttermilk

Automated check based on Open Food Facts label data. Not medical advice. Always check the package.

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Deciding ingredient

milk

On the label

POTATOESVEGETABLE OILCOTTONSEEDSUNFLOWERSEASONINGWHEYMALTODEXTRINLACTOSE

What we checked

Animal-derived ingredientsmilk, lactose, whey
Open Food Facts analysisMarked non-vegan

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
46.4 kcal
Fat
32.1 g
Saturated fat
8.9 g
high
Carbohydrates
57.1 g
Sugars
3.6 g
low
Fibre
3.6 g
Protein
7.1 g
Salt
2.4 g
high

Per 100 g this product is high in saturated fat, low in sugars, high in salt. Bands follow the UK front-of-pack guide: sugars high at 22.5 g or more and low at 5 g or less; salt high at 1.5 g or more and low at 0.3 g or less; saturated fat high at 5 g or more and low at 1.5 g or less. This describes the label, it is not dietary advice.

Processing level: NOVA group 4, ultra-processed foods. NOVA classification, from the label data.

Ingredients (original text)

POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CORN, COTTONSEED, SUNFLOWER), SEASONING (WHEY, MALTODEXTRIN, LACTOSE, BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, DEHYDRATED ONION, SUGAR, BUTTER CREAM, SALT), SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SOUR CREAM [CREAM, NONFAT MILK, CULTURES], NONFAT MILK, CITRIC ACID, DEHYDRATED PARSLEY, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CULTURED NONFAT MILK, MALIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS, SODIUM DIACETATE, SALT CONTAINS MILK.

Detailed analysis: why is Sour cream and onion chips not vegan?

Our analysis indicates that Sour cream and onion chips is likely not suitable for a vegan diet. This is based on the detection of the following ingredients which are generally avoided:

  • milk
  • lactose
  • whey
  • cream
  • butter
  • buttermilk
  • Milk (allergen data)

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CORN, COTTONSEED, SUNFLOWER), SEASONING (WHEY, MALTODEXTRIN, LACTOSE, BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, DEHYDRATED ONION, SUGAR, BUTTER CREAM, SALT), SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SOUR CREAM [CREAM, NONFAT MILK, CULTURES], NONFAT MILK, CITRIC ACID, DEHYDRATED PARSLEY, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CULTURED NONFAT MILK, MALIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS, SODIUM DIACETATE, SALT CONTAINS MILK.. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Sour cream and onion chips contains 46.4 calories per 100g, with 7.1g of protein, 32.1g of fat, and 57.1g of carbohydrates (3.6g of which is sugar).

What should you do?

If you are following a vegan diet, we recommend looking for alternative products that do not contain these restricted ingredients. Many manufacturers now offer vegan-friendly versions of popular products, so be sure to check product labels carefully.

Disclaimer: This analysis is based on ingredient data and should not replace professional medical or nutritional advice. If you have specific dietary restrictions due to health conditions, please consult with a healthcare provider or registered dietitian.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sour cream and onion chips Vegan?

No, Sour cream and onion chips is generally not Vegan because it contains milk, lactose, whey and others.

Does Sour cream and onion chips contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CORN, COTTONSEED, SUNFLOWER), SEASONING (WHEY, MALTODEXTRIN, LACTOSE, BUTTERMILK SOLID...

What are the nutritional facts of Sour cream and onion chips?

Sour cream and onion chips contains 46.4 calories per 100g, with 7.1g of protein, 57.1g of carbohydrates, and 32.1g of fat.

How much sugar is in Sour cream and onion chips?

Sour cream and onion chips lists 3.6 g of sugar per 100 g, which counts as low in sugar under the UK front-of-pack guide (5 g or less per 100 g).

Is Sour cream and onion chips ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Sour cream and onion chips is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Can I eat Sour cream and onion chips on a Vegan diet?

No, Sour cream and onion chips is not recommended for a Vegan diet due to the presence of restricted ingredients. We recommend looking for Vegan-certified alternatives.