Frito-Lay Chip Dip

Frito-Lay Chip Dip is a popular American snack pairing, most famously associated with the 'Fritos Bean Dip' or similar products sold alongside corn chips like Fritos. It typically consists of a smooth, savory paste made from refried beans, tomato, onion, and spices, designed for dipping salty corn chips. This convenience food product is widely available in grocery stores across the United States.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dip is generally high in carbohydrates from the beans and added sugars, with a moderate amount of fat and a good source of plant-based protein and fiber from the beans. A standard 2-tablespoon serving typically contains around 40-60 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	60 kcal
Protein	1 g
Carbs	2 g
Fat	5 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	1 g
Sodium	210 mg
Calcium	15 mg
Iron	0.1 mg
Potassium	30 mg
Vitamin A	15 IU
Vitamin C	0 mg
Cholesterol	5 mg

Per 2 tablespoons (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents a mass-market, shelf-stable adaptation of traditional Mexican-American bean dips, embodying the mid-20th century American trend for convenient, ready-to-eat snack foods. Nutritionally, it provides a quick source of energy and some fiber, but is often high in sodium.