Crunchy, familiar, a must on the aperitif table and during evenings in front of a film: bagged chips remain one of the most loved snacks. Nobody considers them a healthy food, and the reasons are well known, including fat, salt and high caloric intake, all elements that encourage moderation. Even if temptation dies hard, it is often stronger than good intentions.
When giving it up seems impossible, a more conscious choice comes into play. And it is precisely here that Altroconsumo’s work becomes useful. The association reviewed over 220 products including classic chips, corn snacks, tortillas and flavored chips, evaluating ingredients and nutritional values. Within this broad analysis, today the attention is focused exclusively on classic chips and, above all, on the one that emerges as the best ever.
The best chip in the bag according to Altroconsumo
Among the 60 references of classic crisps examined, only a small part achieved a “Good” rating, a range that corresponds to a score between 60 and 79 out of 100.
At the top of the ranking is a product that separates all the others, namely “Coop double cooking without added salt”, which takes first place with 73 points and is the chip with the best composition of the entire test. The energy intake stands at 487 kcal per 100 grams, a value in line with other similar products, but accompanied by a more essential ingredient list and a nutritional profile considered more balanced than the average.
In second position we find “Tyrrell’s lightly sea salted”, which obtains 63 points, with a calorie content of 519 kcal per 100 grams.
Also within the “Good” range, with a score of 60, are:
How the score was constructed
The result comes from an evaluation system developed by Altroconsumo which is based exclusively on the information present on the label. No laboratory analysis, but rigorous attention to declared ingredients and nutritional values.
The final score, expressed on a scale from 0 to 100, derives from several weighted criteria:
Based on the final result, each product is placed in one of five bands: Very good (80-100), Good (60-79), Acceptable (40-59), Poor (20-39) and Very poor (0-19).
The survey involved 10 supermarket and discount chains, with data collection in June 2025. The overall analysis, which includes over 220 references, concluded in December 2025.
