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Original poster

To think that crispy corn/beans are healthier than crisps?

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IKnowThis · 11/01/2025 13:50

Want to start by acknowledging that nothing crunchy and fried is as healthy as a plate of steamed broccoli etc.

But, if I want a crunchy snack, AIBU to think that the packs of crunchy broad beans/corn etc are healthier than normal crisps?

DH think they're just marketing nonsense and we should stick to normal crisps at they're cheaper. I think these are slightly better for us. AIBU?

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MrsTerryPratchett · 11/01/2025 14:36

I mean they are all highly processed crap at the core. If you love them, why not? But if you're eating them thinking they're 'healthy', they aren't.

If you want crunchy and healthy, you can make kale chips with Parmesan. Or celeriac chips.

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IKnowThis · 11/01/2025 14:34

I suppose more fibre is a bit healthier even though there's no calorie difference.

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GroovyChick87 · 11/01/2025 13:56

They will have more fibre but if they are cooked in oil they are probably as many calories as a packet of crisps. So it depends what health benefits you're looking for.

Sinkintotheswamp · 11/01/2025 13:52

I think they tend to have more fibre in them too. Some of the pea and lentil crisps are definitely marketed as high in fibre.
I used to like kale crisps but they don't seem to stock them much these days.