Chips

What Are the Healthiest Chips to Buy?

Potato chips have a bit of a bad reputation when it comes to snacking. Many regular store-bought chips are high in saturated fat and sodium, as well as artificial colourings, flavours, and preservatives to extend their shelf-life. They are often cooked in unhealthy oils with a long process that can destroy most of the nutrients before they reach the packet.

Healthier chips involve using natural ingredients that are high in vitamins, minerals, fibre, and protein to fuel the body. They are lower in sodium and saturated fat and have been minimally processed to retain their nutrient profile.

GoodnessMe makes it easy for you to buy healthy snacks online and indulge without the guilt! We have an amazing selection of gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian chips that have been crafted from real food with no artificial additives or preservatives. Shop our veggie chips, veggie puffs, tortilla chips, kale chips, chickpea chips, and much more, with free delivery when you spend over $75.

Are Tortilla Chips Healthy?

Whether you munch them straight out of the pack or dip them in your favourite salsa, the humble corn tortilla chip is a popular snack for entertaining or relaxing. The trouble with tortilla chips is that they are often high in sodium, calories, and unhealthy fats with little nutritional value. 

GoodnessMe to the rescue! Our range of Temole packaged chips have taken the traditional tortilla chip and crafted a healthier, more nutrient-dense version that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Discover avocado chips in classic Tex-Mex flavours that are rich in monosaturated fats and fibre from wholegrains. They’re tasty, crunchy, and made with all-natural ingredients.

We also have Proper Crisps stone ground white corn tortilla chips ready for dipping or eating on their own. They’re vegan, gluten-free, and GMO-free with no added MSG and a light sprinkling of salt. Plus, they come in a compostable bag that will decompose in your garden when you’re done!

Are Healthy Chips Really Healthy?

Just because a chip packet claims that they are healthy, doesn’t always make this true! Some healthy store-bought chips can sneak in artificial colours and flavours, as well as have a high sodium count and added sugar which makes them less healthy than they would like you to believe.

It’s important to always check the ingredients list and nutritional value information when you are looking for better chip alternatives to buy. Chips with real ingredients, a saturated fat content of no more than 5g per 100g, and no more than 500mg of sodium per 100g, are a much healthier choice.

What Ingredients Should I Look for in Chips?

The next time you go online or to the grocery store to buy chips, take a good look at the ingredients list first. Healthy savoury snacks should have a minimal ingredients list with simple, familiar ingredients that you can easily decipher.

Healthier potato chips will be baked, not fried, using a healthy oil, such as olive oil or rice bran oil. They will contain real ingredients, such as vegetables and natural seasonings that are high in fibre, protein, vitamins, and minerals. They’ll also have no trans fats, MSG and be lower in sodium, sugar, and calories.

Here are just some of the ingredients you’ll find loaded into our range of healthy potato chips at GoodnessMe:

1. Avocado
2. Almonds
3. Broccoli 
4. Cauliflower
5. Kale
6. Chickpeas
7. Legumes
8. Carrot
9. Beetroot
10. Cashews

What are Healthy Alternatives to Chips?

If you’re looking for salty snacks that are healthier and more nutritious, GoodnessMe stocks a great range of natural chips that are lower in unhealthy fats, calories, and salt, to keep the munchies at bay. Shop our most popular products:

1. Healthy Kale Chips – Kale is packed with vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, K, B6, and C, calcium, magnesium and more. Our Extraordinary Foods Pure Kale Chips in various flavours use organic kale and natural seasonings to deliver a snack that’s light, crispy, and nutrient-dense.
2. Veggie Chips – Everyone loves vegetable chips, but most are over-processed and contain very little vegetables and nutrients. Proper Crisps Garden Medley uses a variety of fibre-rich beetroot, carrot, parsnip, and sweet potato that have been hand cooked to preserve their goodness with no artificial flavours or ingredients added.
3. Sweet Potato Chips – Sweet potatoes are a powerhouse of fibre, minerals, and antioxidants, as well as vitamins C and B. Proper Crisps Kumara Chips take New Zealand grown purple sweet potatoes and a sprinkling of pepper, salt, and dried onion to craft a moreish snack that’s good for you, too.
4. Gluten-Free Chips – Many of our healthy chips online are also gluten-free and safe for those with a gluten intolerance. Our range of X50 vegetable chips are gluten-free, vegan, vacuum cooked to seal in the nutrients, and made with real vegetables. Check out Broccoli Chips, Cauliflower Chips, and Mushroom Chips in a variety of tantalising flavours.
5. Almond Chips – Temole Almond Chips are crafted from real almonds and are rich in vitamin E, magnesium, and antioxidants. They also contain white beans for fibre and are seasoned with natural ingredients.
6. Chickpea Chips – With over 90% chickpeas, VGood Chickpea Twists are a healthy snack full of fibre and protein with only 59 calories per serve!

Are Baked Chips Healthy?

Baked chips are generally healthier than fried chips as they are significantly lower in saturated fat and calories. This is because they are cooked in less oil and baked in an oven, rather than deep-fried. However, baked chips can have unhealthy ingredients added to them during the manufacturing process so always check the ingredients list first to see what is really included.

If you’re looking for healthy chips in Australia, GoodnessMe have low calorie chips or crackers that are made with real ingredients and no artificial additives. Browse our full range today and buy healthy chips, crackers, nuts, dried fruit, and more to enjoy with others or on your own!