Vandy Crisps
Read this report for a detailed overview of the nutrition facts, including calories by macronutrient, ingredients, and allergens in Vandy thin-cut potato chips.
Vandy Crisps, a product of Ancient Crunch, are Non-GMO packaged potato chips available in various flavors, including the original sea salt, french onion, herbes de provence, and smokehouse BBQ.
All Vandy potato chips are made without seed oils. The handmade chips are made with beef tallow from 100% grass-fed cows.
Nutrition facts are based on a measured serving size of one ounce (28 grams), which is about 20 chips. There are 140 total calories per serving.
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Vandy Crisps
Serving Size
Nutrition facts are based on standard formulation and a measured serving size of one ounce, or about 28 grams, which generally works out to about 20 pieces.
A standard bag of Vandy chips contains 5 ounces. That’s 5 servings per container.
Check the nutrition facts label on the packaging to confirm information for the product you purchase.
Vandy Chips Calories and Nutrition Facts
Review this section of the report for calories analysis, nutrition facts, dietary fats, total carbs, and sodium, among other nutrients in Vandy Crisps Potato Chips.
Calories
Here is a summary of total calories per serving.
For comparison, Lay’s potato chips have 160 calories per serving. Another snack chip made by Ancient Crunch, MASA corn tortilla chips, have 150 calories per serving.
Serving Sizes and Calories by Type of Chip
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Vandy Potato Chips |
MASA Corn Chips | |
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Serving Size |
20 chips (28g) |
9 chips (28g) |
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Total Calories |
140 |
150 |
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Calories per Chip |
7 |
16 |
Vandy and MASA are Ancient Crunch snack brands
Calories by Macronutrient
This section of the nutrition guide provides a summary of the calories by macronutrient: fat, carbs, and protein.
As shown in the chart below, the BBQ flavored potato chips derive a higher proportion of total calories (63%) from carbs compared to the other flavor options.
Average Calories by Macronutrient (% of Total Calories)
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Serving: 28g |
Original, Onion, Herb |
BBQ |
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Calories from Fat |
50 (36%) |
50 (33%) |
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Calories from Carbs |
85 (61%) |
95 (63%) |
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Calories from Protein |
5 (4%) |
5 (3%) |
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Total Calories |
140 |
150 |
More than 60% of the total calories are derived from dietary fats. Carbohydrates make up about 30%, and the remaining 3% to 4% of calories is derived from protein.
Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient for the Original Classic Potato Chips, French Onion, and Herbes de Provence.
Vandy Crisps*
% calories from fat, carbs and protein*All current flavors, except BBQ
The chart illustrate the proportion of total calories by macronutrient in Vandy Smokehouse BBQ potato chips.
Vandy BBQ Chips
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinNutrition Facts
Review this section for the nutritional value of Vandy potato chips.
As shown below, there are 140 calories in one serving of classic or french onion chips. The snack chips have zero sugars, a medium level of saturated fat, and a low amount of dietary cholesterol, and a low-to-medium level of sodium, depending on the flavor.
French Onion has slightly less sodium per serving compared to the classic potato chips.
Amount per 1oz / 28g (20 chips)
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Classic |
French Onion | |
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Calories |
140 |
140 |
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Total Fat |
6g (8%) |
6g (8%) |
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Saturated Fat |
3g (15%) |
3g (15%) |
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Trans Fat |
0g |
0g |
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Cholesterol |
7mg (2%) |
7mg (2%) |
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Sodium |
130mg (6%) |
93mg (5%) |
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Carbohydrates |
22g (8%) |
22g (8%) |
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Dietary Fiber |
3g (11%) |
3g (11%) |
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Total Sugars |
0g |
0g |
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Added Sugars |
0g (0%) |
0g (0%) |
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Protein |
1g |
1g |
%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Unlike the original and other flavors, smokehouse BBQ contains 2 grams added sugars. As a result, total carbs is slightly higher, which brings total calories to 150.
Amount per 1oz / 28g (20 chips)
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Herbes |
BBQ | |
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Calories |
140 |
150 |
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Total Fat |
6g (8%) |
6g (8%) |
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Saturated Fat |
3g (15%) |
3g (15%) |
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Trans Fat |
0g |
0g |
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Cholesterol |
7mg (2%) |
7mg (2%) |
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Sodium |
130mg (6%) |
130mg (6%) |
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Carbohydrates |
22g (8%) |
24g (9%) |
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Dietary Fiber |
3g (11%) |
3g (11%) |
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Total Sugars |
0g |
2g |
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Added Sugars |
0g (0%) |
2g (4%) |
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Protein |
1g |
1g |
%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Vandy Crisps and MASA chips (both produced by Ancient Crunch) cost more than many other consumer packaged good snacks, such as those from Frito-Lay or Tostitos.
A primarily reason for the higher price is because Vandy chips are made by hand in small batches with Non-GMO, herbicide-free ingredients. Check the current price.
Vandy potato chips are handmade in the USA
Ingredients and Allergens
Vandy Crisp chips are gluten-free, and made without dairy, nuts, or seed oils.
Review the section below for a complete list of ingredients in Vandy classic potato chips.
Vandy Crisps Ingredients
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Original Classic Potato Chips |
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Potatoes, 100% Grass-Fed Beef Tallow, Sea Salt |
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French Onion Potato Chips |
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Potatoes, 100% Grass-Fed Beef Tallow, Organic Black Pepper, Sea Salt, Toasted Onion, Purple Shallot |
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Herbes de Provence Potato Chips |
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Potatoes, 100% Grass-Fed Beef Tallow, Herbes de Provence Blend (rosemary, savory, oregano, thyme), Sea Salt |
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Smokehouse BBQ Potato Chips |
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Potatoes, 100% Grass-Fed Beef Tallow, Regenerative Organic Brown Sugar, Regenerative Organic Powdered Sugar, Smoked Pimenton Paprika, Sea Salt, Purple Stripe Garlic, Organic Onion, Organic Black Pepper, Organic Turmeric, Organic Chipotle Chiles, Organic Tomato Powder |
The herbs and seasonings used in the Vandy Crisps recipes are sourced from Burlap & Barrel, a distributor of single origin spices from artisanal farmers.
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