Caractérisation et suivi de la qualité de l’offre alimentaire
Salty snacks
Portrait of salty snacks available in Quebec (2019-2020)
-
627 salty snacks were listed for this study
- 392 mg of sodium in extruded type salty snacks
- 285 mg of sodium in chips
At a glance...
The results of this study on salty snacks show significant variability in terms of nutritional composition depending on the type of product. More specifically, it would be possible to reformulate extruded type salty snacks in order to reduce their lipid and sodium contents as well as bretzels in order to reduce their sodium content. Considering their large sales volume, chips would benefit from a reduction in their fat and sodium content. On the other hand, pop, plain, baked or corn-based salty snack foods are good indicators of a better nutritional composition. These elements could easily be communicated to consumers in order to guide them towards healthier choices.
Follow-up portrait to come – Fall 2025
See also
Initial overview of 15 food categories 2016-2022
Full report
Highlights
Processed cheese
Full report
Highlights
Gras saturés, sucres et sodium: portrait des aliments transformés achetés au Québec
Quelle est la valeur nutritive des aliments qu’on achète fréquemment ? C’est ce que l’Observatoire [...]