Modern Kitchens Spicy Banana Chips
Red flags
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (11.6g)
Green flags
- +Green flag: No added sugar
- +Green flag: Low sodium
- +Green flag: No additives
Ingredients, decoded
6 listed- Banana (Musa spp)
- Refined Vegetable Oil
- Chilli
- Coriander
- Cumin
- Salt
CB3
Our take
CleanPlate reviewSpiced banana chips with a puzzling label.
Modern Kitchens Spicy Banana Chips are banana fried in refined vegetable oil with chilli, coriander, cumin and salt.
CleanPlate scores it CB3. The C for nutrition reflects low protein. The B for ingredients reflects real spices and no additives, held back by an unnamed oil. The 3 for risk comes from saturated fat.
Claims vs reality
What the pack says, checked against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
- Product nameHolds
“Spicy”
Chilli, coriander and cumin are listed.
How CB3 breaks down
Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 g.
Adequate nutrient density
- Protein
- 1.2 g
- Fibre
- 1.9 g
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 372 kcal
low protein/fiber, high fat (34.8g/100g) typical of deep-fried chips
Scored on eight nutrients (protein, fibre, calcium, iron, vitamins A, C, D and zinc), per 100 g and per 100 kcal.
Good, few concerning additives
- Base
- Banana
- Main fat
- Refined Vegetable Oil
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- None
Scored on six things: base processing, fat quality, sweeteners, additives, colours and flavours.
Moderate risk
- Added sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 118.6 mg
- Saturated fat
- 11.6 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
moderate-high risk from high fat share of energy, low sugar/sodium otherwise
Scored on added sugar, sodium and saturated fat, with a penalty for trans fat.
A closer look
Does the label add up?
The list is banana, refined vegetable oil, chilli, coriander, cumin and salt.
Per 100 g as declared on the 160 g pack: 371.5 kcal, 1.2 g protein, 1.9 g fibre, 34.8 g fat (11.6 g saturated), 1.9 g sugar and 119 mg sodium.
Ingredients to watch
- Energy figureWorth watching
The declared calories look too low for the fat and carbohydrate listed.
- Saturated fatWorth watching
11.6 g per 100 g.
- Unnamed oilWorth watching
The oil type is not declared.
Common misconceptions
Myth: "This chip is lower in calories"
The label says so, but the fat content suggests otherwise.
Myth: "Spicy chips use artificial flavour"
These use real chilli, coriander and cumin.
How often, and how
- AdultsA small handful
- ChildrenOccasional
- Watching weightAssume around 550 kcal per 100 g
Smarter ways to eat it
Tea-time portion
A few chips with chai.
Pair with fruit
Balance the plate with something fresh.
Common questions
Is Modern Kitchens Spicy Banana Chips healthy?
Modern Kitchens Spicy Banana Chips scores CB3 (Good) on CleanPlate, which makes it a reasonable choice with a trade-off or two worth knowing about. The main concerns are: High saturated fat (11.6g). On the plus side: No added sugar; Low sodium; No additives.
What does the CB3 score mean?
The first letter (C) grades nutritional value: adequate nutrient density. The second letter (B) grades ingredient and label integrity: good, few concerning additives. The number (3) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): moderate risk.
Last reviewed September 26, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.
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