Modern Kitchens Spicy Potato Wafers
Red flags
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (18.1g)
Green flags
- +Green flag: Source of protein (7.6g)
- +Green flag: Source of fibre
- +Green flag: No added sugar
Ingredients, decoded
6 listed- Potato
- Refined Vegetable Oil
- Chilli
- Coriander
- Cumin
- Salt
DB3
Our take
CleanPlate reviewSpiced wafers with very high saturated fat.
Modern Kitchens Spicy Potato Wafers are potato fried in refined vegetable oil with chilli, coriander, cumin and salt.
CleanPlate scores it DB3. The D for nutrition reflects very high energy for modest nutrients. The B for ingredients reflects real spices and no additives, held back by an unnamed oil. The 3 for risk comes from energy and 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 DB3 breaks down
Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 g.
Low nutrient density
- Protein
- 7.6 g
- Fibre
- 5.2 g
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 567 kcal
very high energy density (567kcal) and very high saturated fat (18.08g/100g, ~29% of energy from sat fat alone)
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
- Potato
- 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
- 259.8 mg
- Saturated fat
- 18.1 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
total 46: energy 567 kcal (0) + sugar share 0% (25) + sat-fat share 28.7% (3) + sodium 0.46 mg/kcal (18). One zero -> floor 3. Re-scored Sept 26, 2026 (was 4).
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 potato, refined vegetable oil, chilli, coriander, cumin and salt.
Per 100 g: 567 kcal, 7.6 g protein, 5.2 g fibre, 37.6 g fat (18.1 g saturated), 3.6 g sugar and 260 mg sodium. These macros closely mirror the Salted Potato Wafers from the same brand, with sugar and fibre swapped, which is worth checking against the pack.
Ingredients to watch
- Saturated fatConcern
18.1 g per 100 g.
- Energy densityConcern
567 kcal per 100 g.
- Unnamed oilWorth watching
The oil type is not declared.
Common misconceptions
Myth: "Spicy wafers are lighter than plain"
The calories are the same.
Myth: "Refined vegetable oil means sunflower"
The saturated fat level suggests palm.
How often, and how
- AdultsOccasional small portion
- ChildrenOccasional
- Watching cholesterolLimit
Smarter ways to eat it
Portion it
About 25 g per serving.
Pair with fresh food
A salad or fruit on the side.
Common questions
Is Modern Kitchens Spicy Potato Wafers healthy?
Modern Kitchens Spicy Potato Wafers scores DB3 (Fair) on CleanPlate, which makes it an occasional-use product, where the concerns start to outweigh the positives. The main concerns are: High saturated fat (18.1g). On the plus side: Source of protein (7.6g); Source of fibre; No added sugar.
What does the DB3 score mean?
The first letter (D) grades nutritional value: low 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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