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Are popcorn chips baked or fried?

Popcorn chips are not baked or fried but rather air popped. They can still be made with oil, but not as much as fried chips. This means that they have about half as much saturated fat content than traditional fried chips. Popcorn chips tend to be lighter and lower in calories with 120 calories per serving compared to 150 calories per serving for traditional potato chips.

What’s the healthiest type of chip?

Some of the healthiest chips you can eat include chips made from sweet potatoes, plantains, cassava root, or lentils. These chips provide vitamins, minerals, fiber, protein, and healthy fats when baked and not fried. For a healthier potato chip, choose kettle-cooked chips or baked chips in healthy oils like avocado or olive oil.

Are blue tortilla corn chips better for you?

Tortilla chips made from blue corn may be healthier than yellow or white corn tortilla chips. Blue corn has a lower glycemic index which does not cause spikes in blood sugar. The chip contains antioxidants in the form of polyphenol flavonoids that may help to protect against some cancers and health disorders.