Please remember that products suitable for vegans may not necessarily be suitable for people with food allergies, as advised by The Vegan Society. Verdict: Despite being free from preservatives, artificial colours or sweeteners, these crisps are still high in calories and have a high fat content. What’s more, Original Ready Salted Pringles contain nearly 10g of fat per serving (that’s 13 crisps). If you make low-salt, baked french fries at home using fresh potatoes, you can provide your family with vitamins and minerals for less money than some other popular side dishes.

Verywell Fit articles are reviewed by board-certified physicians and nutrition and exercise healthcare professionals. Commercially processed frozen french fries may be made with additional ingredients such as corn starch, rice flour, and artificial flavors.It's estimated that us Brits consume a heart-stopping 6 billion packets of crisps a year (that's 150 packets each). Any health benefit you gain from eating fries must be balanced with the potential drawbacks of possibly consuming too much salt and fat. Despite having no artificial colours and flavours, these crisps are still relatively high in fat in comparison to it’s calories," notes Roxane.

bag, these crisps are certainly a good low-calorie option if you’re treating yourself to crisps," says dietitian Roxane Bakker. As with any market leader, there are always some supermarket own brand alternatives if you're looking to save money or don't care about the household name. I actually don't want to admit this because I'm worried it says more about me but Aldi won in my eyes - purely because the flavours of the crisps were the most mild. The Eatwell Guide recommends that 8-10% of your calories can come from a snack as part of a balanced diet.Considering Walkers is the cult classic, I decided to see whether the big name really carried its weight when it came to the quality of the actual crisps and pit them against the standard potato crisps from Aldi and Lidl. Of course, french fries consumed in a restaurant or purchased at a fast-food drive-thru are not likely to be as budget-friendly as homemade.

The beauty of Quavers is that they're light, so a bag feels generous and you're still not eating a massive quantity of them. Potatoes and starchy vegetables provide B6, but again, if you consume french fries, you may get the nutrient bundled with less healthy nutrients such as fat and sodium.

However, food products are constantly being improved so their ingredients and the other information we publish here, including details of their nutritional content and allergy advice, is liable to change. The health benefits that you gain from consuming french fries are likely to come from the nutrients in the potatoes.