Fritos Scoops! Corn Chips: Labelgrade B- (71/100)
B- 71 / 100 — Effectively zero sugar.
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Fritos Scoops! Corn Chips delivers 2g of protein and 160 calories per 1 ONZ (USDA FDC 1594587). Per 100g that’s 7.1g of protein; per oz, 2g. The Labelgrade is B- (71 / 100): Effectively zero sugar.
Why this Labelgrade
| Dimension | Grade | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein density | C | 61 / 100 | 7.1g per 100g — below the high-protein bar; not the right product for protein hunting |
| Ingredient quality | B+ | 80 / 100 | Short 3-ingredient list, no additive flags |
| Saturated fat load | C+ | 68 / 100 | 1.5g per serving (5.4g per 100g) — moderate |
| Sodium load | C | 62 / 100 | 105mg per serving (106mg per oz) — meaningful per 100g |
| Sugar load | A+ | 100 / 100 | 0g of sugar — perfect |
| Fiber | C- | 55 / 100 | 1.01g per serving — modest fiber contribution |
| Overall | B- | 71 / 100 | Weighted blend: protein 25% · ingredients 22% · saturated fat 18% · sodium 15% · sugar 12% · fiber 8% |
How it compares
| Product | Protein per serving | Per 100 g | Per oz | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fritos Scoops! Corn Chips (this product) | 2g | 7.1g | 2g | 160 |
| Doritos Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips | 2g | 7.1g | 2g | 140 |
| Lay’s Classic Potato Chips | 2g | 7.1g | 2g | 160 |
| Ruffles Original Potato Chips | 2g | 7.1g | 2g | 160 |
| Plain cooked chicken breast (benchmark) | — | 31g | 8.8g | ~165 |
A three-word label, built for dip
Fritos Scoops! have one of the shortest ingredient lists in the entire snack aisle: corn, corn oil, and salt. No cheese powder, no maltodextrin, no MSG, no artificial color — the corn is the chip and the salt is the seasoning, full stop. Among national-brand chips, that puts Scoops! near the top for ingredient simplicity, and it’s exactly what earns the B+ ingredient-quality mark (80/100) and helps hold the overall at a B- (71/100). The 0g of sugar is real too, scoring a clean A+.
But the label simplicity is also doing something a little sneaky: the scoop shape exists to deliver dip. On its own a plain corn chip is fairly boring, and that’s a feature — it nudges you toward loading it with bean dip, guacamole, or salsa, which is genuinely the better way to eat them, because the dip brings the fiber, protein, and vegetables the chip doesn’t have. The chip stays clean and simple precisely because the flavor is meant to come from whatever you put in the cup. Just remember that the dip has its own calories, and a few scoops of a creamy dip can outweigh the chips.
The oiliest chip per ounce — mind the handful
Of the three chips here, Fritos are the most calorie-dense: 160 calories an ounce, with 10g of fat, because a thick solid corn chip packs more material and more frying oil into 28g than a thin tortilla chip does. That’s not a knock on the ingredients — it’s just physics of the format, and it’s why Fritos feel more substantial and filling than an equal weight of tortilla chips. It also means the per-handful cost is higher: the same casual handful of Fritos carries more calories and oil than a handful of Tostitos.
The practical upshot is the same lever that governs every chip: portion. One ounce of Scoops! is about 10-12 little cups, and because they’re sturdy and built for dipping, it’s easy to run through two or three servings beside a bowl of guacamole without noticing. Counting them into a bowl instead of eating from the bag is worth far more than agonizing over which brand to buy. Scoops! are a clean, simple, genuinely tasty chip — the honest way to enjoy them is a measured portion with a real dip, not an open bag on the couch.
Scope
This page covers Fritos Scoops! Corn Chips, UPC 028400170048, as represented in USDA Branded Foods FDC 1594587. Fritos sells multiple variants in this product line — other sizes, flavors, or fat levels may have different macros and Labelgrade scores. Manufacturers periodically reformulate; always cross-reference the actual package label, especially if you have allergies or dietary restrictions.
Ingredients (from the USDA Branded Foods entry)
CORN, CORN OIL, AND SALT.
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Quick Facts
Per serving · 1 ONZ
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Full nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per Serving (1 ONZ) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 160 |
| Protein | 2g |
| Total Fat | 10g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 16g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.01g |
| Total Sugars | 0g |
| Sodium | 105mg |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Calcium | 19.9mg |
| Iron | 0mg |
Scope: This page applies specifically to Scoops! Corn Chips · UPC 028400170048. Other sizes, flavors, or formulations may differ.
How this fits each diet
Each score is computed from the same USDA nutrition + ingredient data, against the published rules of each diet. They tell you "does this food fit this diet" — not whether the diet is right for you.
contains no listed animal products
contains no listed meat or fish
no wheat, barley, rye, or malt detected in USDA ingredient list
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Fritos Scoops! healthy?
No — they're a treat, not health food. Fritos are a fried corn snack with 2g of protein per ounce and 160 calories, so nutritionally they're a salty refined-carb indulgence, not something you eat for benefit. The redeeming detail is the label: Scoops! are made from three things — corn, corn oil, and salt — with no cheese powder, no MSG, no artificial color. That makes them one of the cleanest chips you can buy, which is a real point in their favor. But 'clean ingredients' means you're eating a plain snack, not a good-for-you one. Treat them as the least-bad version of a chip, eaten in a sensible portion.
Why do Fritos Scoops! score a B- (71/100)?
The ingredient list carries the grade: just corn, corn oil and salt earns a B+ (80/100) for ingredient quality, and there's 0g of sugar for a perfect A+. What keeps it at a B- is that this is still a fried refined-carb snack — protein density is a C (7.1g per 100g), fiber is a C-, and saturated fat is a C+ (1.5g per serving, the highest in this trio because corn chips are denser and oilier than thin tortilla chips). Clean ingredients lift Fritos above cheese-dusted chips; the fried-corn base is what caps it short of an A.
Why do Fritos have more calories than Tostitos or Doritos if they're all corn?
Density and oil. Fritos are 160 calories an ounce versus 140 for Tostitos and Doritos, because a thick, solid corn chip packs more material — and more frying oil — into the same 28g than a thin, airy tortilla chip does. You can see it in the fat line: 10g per serving for Fritos versus 7-8g for the tortilla chips. It's the same near-zero protein either way; Fritos are just a heavier, oilier chip per ounce, which is also why they feel more filling.
How many Fritos Scoops! is a serving, and is that realistic?
One ounce (28g) of Scoops! is roughly 10-12 of the little corn cups — for 160 calories and 105mg sodium. As with any chip, the bag makes that easy to blow past: Scoops! are designed for dip, and a few scoops of bean dip or guacamole can quietly carry you through two or three servings. If you're tracking, portion them into a bowl rather than eating from the bag, and lean on the dip (beans, guac, salsa) to add the fiber and protein the chips themselves don't have.
Is there a lower-sodium or cleaner chip to pick?
Fritos Scoops! are actually the lowest-sodium chip in this comparison at 105mg per ounce, and with a three-ingredient label they're already about as clean as packaged chips get — so on both counts they're a solid pick. Plain Tostitos are close behind at 115mg and equally simple. The chips to avoid if you're watching sodium are the seasoned ones: Doritos roughly double the sodium to 210mg and add a long additive list for the cheese coating. For the lowest sodium overall, an unsalted tortilla chip or air-popped popcorn beats all of these — but among name-brand chips, plain corn chips like Scoops! are the clean lane.
When was this data last verified?
2026-06-05, against USDA FoodData Central FDC 1594587. We re-verify top-traffic pages monthly and update within 7 days of a reformulation.