Snacks, tortilla chips, light (baked with less oil)

Baked, reduced-oil tortilla chips have a lighter crunch than fried chips and a slightly toasted corn flavor that comes through more since there's less oil coating the surface. They're built for scooping salsa, guacamole, or bean dip, and their sturdier, less greasy texture holds up well under a pile of nachos toppings like melted cheese, black beans, and jalapeños without going limp as quickly as thinner chips. A handful crushed over a taco salad also adds crunch without the heavier oil load of standard fried chips.

Check the ingredient list for whole corn versus corn flour, and note that at 465 calories per 100 g they're still calorie-dense the way most chips are, so portioning into a bowl rather than eating from the bag helps keep servings in check. They do stand out for vitamin E, providing about 24% of the Daily Value per 100 g, along with 5.7 g fiber and 8.7 g protein per 100 g, both higher than many chip varieties. Store the bag sealed with a clip in a dry pantry, since baked chips can go stale or soft faster than fried ones once exposed to air.