Snacks, FRITOLAY, SUNCHIPS, Multigrain Snack, original flavor
Whole food · Snacks
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Sunchips Multigrain Snack are wavy, crunchy chips made from a blend of whole grains like corn, wheat, and rice, offering a satisfyingly loud crunch with a subtly sweet, toasty, and slightly salty flavor. Nutritionally, they stand out for providing a good source of fiber (8.8g per 100g) from their whole-grain base, making them a more filling snack option than many potato chips.
💚 Why it's loved
People love the unique, hearty crunch and the balanced, not-too-salty flavor that lets the toasty grain notes shine through. They are a versatile snack, perfect straight from the bag, paired with dips, or used as a crunchy topping for salads and soups.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
With 21g of fat and 491 kcal per 100g, they are still energy-dense and can contribute to weight gain if eaten mindlessly. The carbohydrates, though from whole grains, can cause blood-sugar spikes if consumed in large portions alone. Tip: Pair a measured portion with a protein like hummus, cheese, or a handful of nuts to improve satiety and blunt the glycemic response.
Key benefits
- Good source of dietary fiber from whole grains
- Contains more protein than many typical snack chips
- Made with a blend of whole grains (corn, wheat, rice)
- Provides a satisfying, crunchy texture without being greasy
- Often perceived as a 'better-for-you' snack option
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The original SunChips bag was one of the first major snack bags designed to be fully compostable in a hot compost pile, though the initiative was later scaled back due to consumer noise complaints about the packaging.
Full nutrition (scales with serving)
| Water | 2.0 g |
| Energy | 491 kcal |
| Energy | 2054 kj |
| Protein | 8.0 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 21.1 g |
| Ash | 1.6 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 67.3 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 8.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 7.2 g |
| Sucrose | 6.9 g |
| Glucose | 0.16 g |
| Fructose | 0.13 g |
| Lactose | 0.00 g |
| Maltose | 0.00 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 20.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 1.7 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 76.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 222 mg |
| Potassium, K | 232 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 423 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.6 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.23 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.3 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 12.2 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.14 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 mg |
| Niacin | 2.1 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.90 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.20 mg |
| Folate, total | 25.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 8.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 17.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 31.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 14.8 mg |
| Betaine | 39.1 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 3.0 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 29.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 19.0 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 65.0 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 441 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 7.0 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.24 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 1.4 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.11 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.35 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.32 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 2.4 ug |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0.10 ug |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) | 0.00 ug |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 1.3 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.69 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.06 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.15 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 11.5 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 11.4 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 11.4 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.05 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 6.5 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 6.4 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 6.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.09 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.09 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.09 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.03 g |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.03 g |
| TFA 18:2 t,t | 0.06 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.06 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
| Tryptophan | 0.07 g |
| Threonine | 0.23 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.18 g |
| Leucine | 0.88 g |
| Lysine | 0.20 g |
| Methionine | 0.15 g |
| Cystine | 0.12 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.34 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.17 g |
| Valine | 0.28 g |
| Arginine | 0.34 g |
| Histidine | 0.16 g |
| Alanine | 0.43 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.61 g |
| Glutamic acid | 2.0 g |
| Glycine | 0.35 g |
| Proline | 0.70 g |
| Serine | 0.50 g |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.00 g |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
FAQ
Are SunChips gluten-free?
No, the original flavor contains whole wheat and is made in a facility that processes wheat, so they are not suitable for a gluten-free diet.
Why are they considered healthier than regular chips?
They are made from whole grains, providing more fiber and a bit more protein than chips made primarily from refined potato or corn starch, which can help you feel full longer.
What is the main source of the fat in SunChips?
The fat primarily comes from sunflower oil and/or canola oil used in the frying process to achieve their signature crunch.