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Lay's American Style Potato Chips - Cream & Onion
Decode Label Safety Score
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Reviewed 5 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This snack is primarily potato and vegetable oil, making it an energy-dense option high in calories and fat.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
Energy-dense potato snack with undisclosed seasoning ingredients.
This product is a fried potato snack, meaning it's high in calories and fat due to the cooking oil. The 'Seasoning' is not fully disclosed, which means it could contain various additives that are not explicitly listed. It's best consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Concern breakdown
Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concernsHow this product performs on each concern we check for food. This is a breakdown of the same evidence behind the score above — not a separate verdict.
Saturated fat 14.9 g · trans fat 0.1 g per 100 g/ml
Why the score is capped
Energy-dense fried snack — 537 kcal and 33 g fat per 100 g, on added vegetable oil
Rule F-CAP-14
What's good
Simple base ingredient (potato)
Watch out for
High calorie and fat content due to frying
Lack of transparency regarding specific vegetable oil used
ingredients in the 'Seasoning' blend
Decode Label Analysis
The term 'Edible Vegetable Oil' is non-specific, preventing a full assessment of its fatty acid profile. Consumers should check the nutrition panel for saturated and trans fat content.
Claim check
Front-of-pack marketing claims checked against this product's actual ingredients and nutrition. "Can't verify" means the label does not provide enough information to check the claim — it is not the same as the claim being false.
The ingredient list states 'Potato' but does not provide information to verify the quality or 'finest' nature of the potatoes used.
The full ingredient list declares no a synthetic colour, which is exactly what this claim says. The label supports it.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
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Potato 83%Potato (83%)
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Edible Vegetable OilEdible Vegetable Oil~
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Seasoning*Seasoning (Sugar, Iodised Salt, Milk Solids (1.2%), Spices and Condiments, Maltodextrin, Flavour (Natural and Nature Identical Flavouring Substances), Cheese Powder (0.3%), Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein, Flavour Enhancers (627, 631), Edible Vegetable Oil (Palm, Coconut))
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✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 537 kcal |
| Protein | 6.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 53 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g |
| Added Sugars | 2.1 g |
| Total Fat | 33.1 g |
| Saturated Fat | 14.9 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 643 mg |
Colour shows the per-100g level (green = low, amber = moderate, red = high), from the product's label.
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What are the ingredients in Lay's American Style Potato Chips - Cream & Onion?
The label of Lay's American Style Potato Chips - Cream & Onion lists 3 ingredients, in label order: Potato, Edible Vegetable Oil, Seasoning. Flagged by the analysis: Seasoning.
Is Lay's American Style Potato Chips - Cream & Onion safe to eat?
Lay's American Style Potato Chips - Cream & Onion scores 5.5/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This product is a fried potato snack, meaning it's high in calories and fat due to the cooking oil. The 'Seasoning' is not fully disclosed, which means it could contain various additives that are not explicitly listed. It's best consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Why does Lay's American Style Potato Chips - Cream & Onion score 5.5/10?
Flagged in the score: ingredients in the 'Seasoning' blend. Also noted: High calorie and fat content due to frying. Lack of transparency regarding specific vegetable oil used.
Who should avoid Lay's American Style Potato Chips - Cream & Onion?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Individuals monitoring fat intake; Those with food sensitivities to undisclosed ingredients.
How much sugar is in Lay's American Style Potato Chips - Cream & Onion?
3.4 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 2.1 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is Lay's American Style Potato Chips - Cream & Onion high in salt?
Yes — 643 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 1.61 g of salt), above the 1.5 g of salt per 100 g that UK front-of-pack labelling marks as high.
Are the claims on the Lay's American Style Potato Chips - Cream & Onion pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 2 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "MADE WITH FINEST POTATOES" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Lay's American Style Potato Chips - Cream & Onion vegetarian?
Lay's American Style Potato Chips - Cream & Onion is marked vegetarian, and contains no animal-derived ingredients.
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