These Chips Are Making You Thirsty
Different potato chips play by different rules. Some go heavy on the salt while others keep things light and easy. However, both options have their fair share of fans. We didn’t create this list to pick sides, but rather to just lay it all out, because when cravings hit, knowing what you're reaching for makes all the difference. Before we get to those that aren’t as big on salt, let's first see the saltiest chips.
1. Lay's Original Classic
Three ingredients, 170 mg of sodium, and 75+ years of snacking legacy—Lay's Classic doesn't need an introduction. It's the chip that launched a thousand lunchboxes. Crisp and familiar, it's earned its salty stripes.
Are Lay's potato chips really a classic? by The Snack Guy
2. Zapp's Cajun Dill Gator-Tators
Zapp's Cajun Dill Gator-Tators don't hold back; they hit you with a wallop of bold dill and Cajun spice. Add that signature Louisiana crunch, and you've got a chip that brings serious Southern swagger.
Zapp's Cajun Dill Gator-Tators Chips by Acquired Taste
3. Ruffles Cheddar & Sour Cream
With 180mg of sodium per serving, every bite brings a ridged texture and bold flavor that ranks in the top 3 nationwide. You may think those iconic ridges are just for looks, but they grab all that cheddar-sour cream goodness and won't let go.
4. Pringles Sour Cream & Onion
No messy crumbles here! Pringles keeps it classy through their neat, stackable shape and just the right 160 mg sodium punch. The resealable can is a total win because nobody likes stale chips or salt confetti at the bottom of a bag.
PRINGLES SOUR CREAM & ONION by Kelloggs Vantage
5. Utz Ripples
Wavy and salty, they have a texture that works overtime, grabbing more flavor along each crunchy fold. Whether you're East Coast born or just chip-curious, they've got the goods to keep your hand in the bag.
6. Cape Cod Sea Salt & Vinegar
It starts with a crunch, then comes the pucker. What you get here is kettle-cooked texture and a bold 200 mg sodium punch, all dressed up in that vinegar tang fans live for. The chips aren't subtle, and that's exactly the point.
🇺🇸 Cape Cod Sea Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips on In The Chips with Barry by In The Chips
7. Wise Golden Original
Wise Golden Original steps into the ring as the old-school contender. It has been bringing the crunch since 1921, and it’s not slowing down. Meanwhile, light and airy chips with 180 mg of sodium keep things classic.
Wise Golden original potato chips by Deepak bhatia
8. Herr's Salt & Vinegar
With these chips, what you get is the one-two punch of biting vinegar and a 200 mg sodium sting. Known for clinging to flavor longer than most, each chip is like a mini salt bomb.
Ultimate Review of Herr's Brand Salt and Vinegar Chips by Oliver Biggs
9. Kettle Brand Jalapeno
Salt and spice go full throttle here. Kettle Brand's Jalapeno chips hit 210 mg of sodium, thanks to fiery seasoning and hand-stirred crunchiness. Every bite brings snap and, for some, a craving for more.
🇺🇸 Kettle Brand Air Fried Jalapeño Potato Chips on In The Chips with Barry by In The Chips
10. Clancy's Sour Cream & Onion (ALDI)
Don't underestimate the underdog—Clancy's Sour Cream & Onion is a flavor bomb hiding in plain sight. With 185 mg of sodium and exclusive to ALDI, this affordable chip proves snacking smart and snacking bold can go hand in hand.
Clancys (Aldi Brand) Sour Cream & Onion Potato Chip Review by Average Dude Reviews
Now that the salt storms have passed, let's ease into chips with a softer crunch.
1. Kettle Brand Unsalted
Kettle Brand Unsalted chips contain absolutely no sodium, offering only the pure taste of kettle-cooked potato and oil. Crafted for salt-restricted diets, they manage to deliver a satisfying crunch without any added seasoning or extras.
ASMR CLOSED MOUTH EATING SOUNDS UNSALTED KETTLE CHIPS by RestfulTinglesASMR
2. Boulder Canyon Olive Oil Classic
Cooked in pure olive oil and made in small batches, these chips contain 75 milligrams of sodium. They offer a clean crunch and a mellow flavor—more like something from a gourmet pantry than your typical snack.
Boulder Canyon Kettle Style Potato Chips Review by Raudonasis Vaikinas
3. Lay's Lightly Salted
When craving that unforgettable Lay's crunch but don't want your taste buds taking too much salt, Lay's Lightly Salted has your back! Clocking in at just 65mg of sodium per serving, it delivers the same classic bite minus the salt overload.
Lightly Salted BBQ Lay’s 🥔 by Js Doing Stuff
4. Popchips Sea Salt
Never fried, always popped—Popchips Sea Salt brings 80mg of sodium to the table each time you snack, keeping things light and nice. With lighter texture and less fat, you get all the flavor without the heaviness.
5. Clancy's Lightly Salted Original
ALDI shoppers, this one's for you! The lightly salted original offering steps up with only 60mg of sodium per serving and delivers big on taste and crunch, with a smaller dent in your wallet. Saving money and eating smarter seems like a win-win here.
The Potato Chip Mystery | Clancy's Potato Chips from Aldi North vs South🍟🍔🍿 by Joe is Hungry
6. 365 Everyday Value Kettle Chips
When looking for something simple and trustworthy, know that the kettle chips in this bag skip the preservatives and double down on natural potato flavor. It’s perfect for snackers who demand Whole Foods quality and crave a pure, crunchy experience.
Review 365 Everyday Value Veggie Chips by naturopathicfundamentals
7. Kettle Brand Reduced Fat Sea Salt
When flavor meets balance, it looks like this—crunchy kettle chips hold onto their bold attitude while cutting back on fat and salt. Health-conscious munchers can finally indulge without sacrificing taste or their post-workout reward.
Kettle Brand Sea Salt Comparison Food Review by Tami Dunn
8. Good Health Avocado Oil Chips
The wellness focus of these chips is seen in their name. Good Health Avocado Oil Chips keep sodium at a chill 70mg per serving, with crispy, real potato cooked in avocado oil. Both your taste buds and your heart benefit here.
Chip Chat 7 | Good Health Sea Salt Avocado Oil Potato Chips by Nick Kratsas
9. Wise Lightly Salted
This retro chip delivers 75 milligrams of sodium and a timeless crunch balanced by a modern health spin. Its mellow flavor is ideal for pairing—whether it's hummus, salsa, or your secret recipe ranch.
Wise the classic American snack lightly salted by Albion Jarred 333
10. Lay's Poppables Sea Salt
Built on a potato base and fluffed with air, these snacks feel like munching on crispy clouds. Their light texture and lower sodium make them perfect for anyone who craves crunch without the calorie commitment.
LAY'S® | POPPABLES™ - SEA SALT REVIEW | MID WEEK SNACKS by theendorsement
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