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Lay's Chile Limon Potato Chips, 25 grams, Lemon
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This product is an energy-dense fried snack, primarily composed of potato and edible vegetable oil, contributing significantly to its high calorie and fat content. While it offers a satisfying crunch, the high levels of saturated fat from the unspecified vegetable oil, along with moderate sodium and sugar, make it less ideal for regular consumption, especially for young children. The trace amount of lime juice powder offers negligible nutritional benefit.
High in calories and saturated fat from unspecified vegetable oil
This snack is high in calories and fat, primarily from fried potato and an unspecified edible vegetable oil, which can contribute to high saturated fat intake. It also contains moderate levels of sugar and salt. While enjoyable as an occasional treat, it's not suitable for frequent consumption, particularly for children, due to its nutritional profile.
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 14.5 g · trans fat 0.1 g per 100 g/ml
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitThis product is high in added sugar and sodium, which can be detrimental to young children's health and developing palates if consumed regularly.
Why the score is capped
Energy-dense fried snack — 556 kcal and 37 g fat per 100 g, on added vegetable oil
Rule F-CAP-14
Watch out for
High calorie content due to frying and oil.
Potential for high saturated fat from unspecified vegetable oil.
Moderate levels of added sugar and salt.
Decode Label Analysis
The product is an energy-dense fried snack with 556 kcal and 37 g fat per 100 g, primarily from added vegetable oil, contributing to high saturated fat intake.
The 'Edible Vegetable Oil' is unspecified, which means its exact fatty acid profile and potential health impacts are unclear. It may contain oils high in saturated fat.
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 ingredients list lime juice powder and spices & condiments, which support a chile limón flavour.
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
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Edible Vegetable OilEdible Vegetable Oil (Palmolein Oil, Rice Bran Oil)
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Sugar
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Salt
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Spices & Condiments~Spices & Condiments (Red Chilli Powder, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder)
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Lime Juice Powder 0.1% trace amount
Trace amounts: some named ingredients appear in token quantities or low in the list. At these concentrations a meaningful benefit is unlikely, and their front-of-pack prominence may not reflect their level in the formulation.
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✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
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| Energy | 556 kcal |
| Protein | 7.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 49.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g |
| Total Fat | 36.6 g |
| Saturated Fat | 14.5 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 999 mg |
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What are the ingredients in Lay's Chile Limon Potato Chips, 25 grams, Lemon?
The label of Lay's Chile Limon Potato Chips, 25 grams, Lemon lists 6 ingredients, in label order: Potato, Edible Vegetable Oil, Sugar, Salt, Spices & Condiments, Lime Juice Powder. None of them is flagged by the analysis.
Is Lay's Chile Limon Potato Chips, 25 grams, Lemon safe to eat?
Lay's Chile Limon Potato Chips, 25 grams, Lemon scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This snack is high in calories and fat, primarily from fried potato and an unspecified edible vegetable oil, which can contribute to high saturated fat intake. It also contains moderate levels of sugar and salt. While enjoyable as an occasional treat, it's not suitable for frequent consumption, particularly for children, due to its nutritional profile.
Why does Lay's Chile Limon Potato Chips, 25 grams, Lemon score 1.5/10?
What the analysis notes: High calorie content due to frying and oil. Potential for high saturated fat from unspecified vegetable oil. Moderate levels of added sugar and salt.
Who should avoid Lay's Chile Limon Potato Chips, 25 grams, Lemon?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Individuals monitoring saturated fat intake; Those on low-sodium diets; Individuals managing blood sugar levels.
Is Lay's Chile Limon Potato Chips, 25 grams, Lemon suitable for babies or young children?
Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
How much sugar is in Lay's Chile Limon Potato Chips, 25 grams, Lemon?
3.4 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label does not declare added sugar separately, so we cannot say how much of it is added.
Is Lay's Chile Limon Potato Chips, 25 grams, Lemon high in salt?
Yes — 999 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 2.5 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 Chile Limon Potato Chips, 25 grams, Lemon pack accurate?
Yes — all 1 claim on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
Is Lay's Chile Limon Potato Chips, 25 grams, Lemon vegetarian?
Lay's Chile Limon Potato Chips, 25 grams, Lemon is marked vegetarian, and contains no animal-derived ingredients.
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