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Cape Cod Lemon Herb Butter Potato Chips: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-17 · Cape Cod

Quick answer

Lower integrity

Cape Cod lemon herb butter potato chips received a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This is a flavored potato chip built on a multi-oil blend and a crowd of flavor helpers like yeast extract, spices, and natural flavors. Real potatoes, butter, and herbs are in the mix, but the label reads more like a snack formula than a simple recipe. It fits better as an occasional treat than an everyday staple. Main considerations include refined seed oil blend with unspecified proportions, vague natural flavors and spice system, and added sugar and yeast extract in a savory snack. Simpler options: Choose chips fried in one named oil with fewer flavor systems; pick plain salted or kettle-style chips and season with real herbs.

Food Integrity Score 52/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Highly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: Medium

What to watch?

  • Refined seed oil blend with unspecified proportions
  • Vague natural flavors and spice system
  • Added sugar and yeast extract in a savory snack

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose chips fried in one named oil with fewer flavor systems
  • Pick plain salted or kettle-style chips and season with real herbs

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Cape Cod Lemon Herb Butter Potato Chips
Category
Snacks
GTIN / UPC
00020685003769
Serving size
28 g
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

Food Integrity results

Lemon Herb Butter Potato Chips

Cape Cod

Lower integrity

Warning Signs

Canola, safflower, soybean, and sunflower oil blend, plus sugar, yeast extract, and natural flavors stack up quickly here.

Consider This

Multiple refined seed oils, vague flavor systems, and added sugar are typical of factory-formulated snack chips rather than simple kitchen cooking.

Good Substitutes

Kettle-style potatoes fried in one named oil with salt, plus real butter and herbs, keeps the flavor simple.

Overall Assessment

Lower integrity

This is a flavored potato chip built on a multi-oil blend and a crowd of flavor helpers like yeast extract, spices, and natural flavors. Real potatoes, butter, and herbs are in the mix, but the label reads more like a snack formula than a simple recipe. It fits better as an occasional treat than an everyday staple.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Refined seed oil blend with unspecified proportions
  • Vague natural flavors and spice system
  • Added sugar and yeast extract in a savory snack

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Vegetable oil (canola, safflower, soybean and/or sunflower) — Refined seed oil blend with unspecified proportions.
  • Sugar — Added refined sweetener in a savory product.
  • Spices — Broad category without named components.
  • Natural flavors — Undisclosed flavor system.

Highest concern ingredients

  • Natural flavors (7/10) — Broad flavor system with undisclosed components.
  • Vegetable oil (canola, safflower, soybean and/or sunflower) (6/10) — Refined seed oil blend with unspecified proportions.
  • Yeast extract (6/10) — Concentrated processed flavor enhancer.

Better choice tips

  • Choose chips fried in one named oil with fewer flavor systems.
  • Pick plain salted or kettle-style chips and season with real herbs.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

INGREDIENTS: POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, SAFFLOWER, SOYBEAN AND/OR SUNFLOWER), SALT, SUGAR, GARLIC POWDER, YEAST EXTRACT, SPICES, ONION POWDER, NATURAL FLAVORS, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), CITRIC ACID, PARSLEY, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, NONFAT MILK, LEMON OIL. CONTAINS: MILK

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.

  1. Natural flavorsConcern 7/10 — Higher concernVague flavor systemWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague flavor system

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Undisclosed flavor system obscures what is added.

    Additional note

    Broad flavor system with undisclosed components.

  2. Vegetable oil (canola, safflower, soybean and/or sunflower)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist · Vague label term

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined seed oil blend, with the exact mix not specified.

    Additional note

    Blend of refined seed oils used for frying.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil blend with unspecified proportions.

  3. Yeast extractConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernFlavor enhancerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Flavor enhancer

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Concentrated flavor ingredient that adds processed savory character.

    Additional note

    Concentrated flavor enhancer adding savory depth.

    Family watchlist

    Processed flavor enhancer used for savory depth.

  4. SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Added refined sugar in a savory chip formula.

    Additional note

    Added refined sweetener in a savory snack.

    Family watchlist

    Added refined sweetener in savory snack.

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  1. SpicesConcern 3/10 — Mild concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Unknown / not listed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Broad spice category without named sources.

    Additional note

    Broad category; exact spices not specified.

    Family watchlist

    Broad spice category with unnamed components.

  2. Citric acidConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Common acidulant that adds tartness and preservation.

    Additional note

    Acidulant used for tartness and shelf stability.

  3. Lemon oilConcern 3/10 — Mild concernFlavoring oilAdditive

    What this is

    Flavoring oil

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Concentrated flavoring oil rather than whole lemon.

    Additional note

    Concentrated citrus oil used for aroma.

  4. Lemon juice concentrateConcern 2/10 — Very low concernConcentrate

    What this is

    Concentrate

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Concentrated juice, mildly processed flavor input.

    Additional note

    Concentrated juice used for lemon flavor.

  5. Nonfat milkConcern 2/10 — Very low concernDairy ingredient

    What this is

    Dairy ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Dairy solids, mildly processed; milk allergen present.

    Additional note

    Dairy powder adding milk solids.

  6. SaltConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Why it matters

    Common seasoning with minimal formulation concern.

    Additional note

    Basic seasoning salt.

  7. Butter (cream, salt)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple dairy ingredient with a short list.

    Additional note

    Dairy butter with cream and salt.

  8. PotatoesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Core recognizable base ingredient.

    Additional note

    Whole vegetable base for the chip.

  9. Garlic powderConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable dried seasoning.

    Additional note

    Dried ground garlic seasoning.

  10. Onion powderConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable dried seasoning.

    Additional note

    Dried ground onion seasoning.

  11. ParsleyConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable herb.

    Additional note

    Dried herb seasoning.

Food Integrity is an ingredient-list-based estimate of how simple or formulated a food appears. It is not a medical safety rating. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

How this product may fit different goals

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Carb fueling ingredients (Mentions "potato". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Vegan

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Vegan, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "butter", "cream". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Plant-Based

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "butter", "cream". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Low-Carb Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Keto-Style Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis

What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates

The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.

Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter

Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.

Who may prioritize Food Integrity

Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.

How Food Integrity differs from Longevity

Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.

Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too

The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.

Common questions about this product

Is Cape Cod Lemon Herb Butter Potato Chips highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Cape Cod Lemon Herb Butter Potato Chips shows about 1.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Cape Cod Lemon Herb Butter Potato Chips: 0g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Simple base ingredient: potatoes; Low sugar and no artificial colors listed; Modest calories per serving.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Fried in seed oil blend (canola, safflower, soybean, sunflower); Contains added sugar and natural flavors; Very low protein and fiber.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same snacks differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Snacks, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

Sources, citations & safety

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