Starbucks Kettle Lightly Salted Crisps: calories, sugar and salt

Starbucks Kettle Lightly Salted Crisps (per bag 40g) contains 206 kcal — 10% of the adult 2,000 kcal daily reference intake, 13% for a child aged 7 to 10, and 16% for a child aged 4 to 6.

Per bag (40g): 206 kcal, 12g fat (1.4g saturated), 21g carbohydrate (0.2g sugar), 2.3g protein, 0.36g salt. The saturated fat at 1.4g is 7% of the adult daily guideline of 20g. The sugar at 0.2g is 1% of the adult daily free sugar limit. The salt at 0.36g is 6% of the adult daily limit of 6g.

Starbucks Kettle Lightly Salted Crisps contain 0.2g of sugar per bag — negligible at 1% of the adult daily free sugar limit of 30g. This is one of the lowest sugar snack options at Starbucks. The trace 0.2g comes from naturally occurring sugars in the potato rather than any added sugar. The NHS free sugar limit is 30g per day for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10, and 19g for children aged 4 to 6.

Starbucks Kettle Lightly Salted Crisps contain 0.36g of salt per bag — 6% of the adult daily limit of 6g and 12% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6. This is low in salt relative to most packaged snacks.

Starbucks Kettle Lightly Salted Crisps contain 1.4g of saturated fat per bag — 7% of the adult daily guideline of 20g and 9% for a child aged 4 to 6. Sunflower oil is used for cooking rather than palm or coconut oil, which keeps the saturated fat content low.

Starbucks Kettle Lightly Salted Crisps contain 2.3g of protein per bag — 5% of the adult daily reference intake of 50g. The protein comes from the potato itself rather than any added protein ingredient.

No. Starbucks Kettle Lightly Salted Crisps are classified as NOVA 2 — minimally processed. The full ingredient list is potatoes, sunflower oil and sea salt — three ingredients with no industrial additives, emulsifiers, flavourings or preservatives. This makes them one of very few items at Starbucks without a NOVA 4 classification.

Starbucks Kettle Lightly Salted Crisps contain none of the 14 major allergens. They do not contain milk, wheat, egg, soya, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, celery, mustard, sesame, lupin, molluscs or sulphites. Starbucks prepares food and beverages in stores where all 14 major allergens are present — cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed for any item.

Yes. Starbucks Kettle Lightly Salted Crisps are suitable for vegans and vegetarians. They contain no animal-derived ingredients — just potatoes, sunflower oil and sea salt. They are also free from gluten by ingredients, though cross-contamination in store cannot be guaranteed.

On sugar, salt and saturated fat, Starbucks Kettle Lightly Salted Crisps are one of the more appropriate snack options for children at Starbucks. The 0.2g sugar uses 1% of the daily free sugar limit for a child aged 4 to 6. The 0.36g salt uses 12% of their daily limit. No allergens are declared and there is no caffeine. The main consideration is that 206 kcal represents 16% of the daily calorie need for a child aged 4 to 6.

Starbucks Kettle Lightly Salted Crisps are classified as NOVA 2 because the only ingredients are potatoes, sunflower oil and sea salt — no industrial additives. Most hot drinks and food items at Starbucks are NOVA 4, ultra-processed. Items classified as NOVA 1 or 2 — like the Americano, Cappuccino, Flat White, Classic Porridge and these crisps — use minimal ingredients with no emulsifiers, preservatives or flavourings.

Starbucks Kettle Lightly Salted Crisps contain just 0.2g of sugar. Adding a sweetened drink significantly increases the total — a Grande Caramel Frappuccino adds 48g, a Chai Tea Latte adds 28g, or a Caramel Macchiato adds 23g. The crisps themselves are a relatively low-sugar item; the drink choice is the bigger variable by a considerable margin.

Starbucks Kettle Lightly Salted Crisps contain 0.2g of sugar — the lowest sugar snack option at Starbucks. The Ginger Biscuit contains 18g, the Gluten Free Fruit and Nut Bar contains 19g, and the Caramel Waffle Duos contain 22g. For anyone specifically avoiding added sugar, the Kettle Crisps are the clear choice among the packaged snack options.

The Kettle Crisps contribute almost no sugar. To keep the total order sugar low, choose an unsweetened drink alongside — an Americano, filter coffee, flat white or any of the herbal teas all contain zero added sugar. Avoiding syrups in milk-based drinks and skipping whipped cream eliminates the main sugar sources from the drink side of the order.

Starbucks Kettle Lightly Salted Crisps are one of the lower calorie and lower sugar options in the Starbucks food range at 206 kcal and 0.2g sugar. They are suitable for vegans and carry no declared allergens. The NOVA 2 classification means they are one of the least processed items available at Starbucks — a rarity on a menu dominated by NOVA 4 ultra-processed products. For anyone looking for a low-sugar, additive-free snack, they are the standout option in the packaged snack range.