Potato chips are thin, crisp slices of potato that are fried until crunchy and lightly salted. Per 100 g they provide 532 calories with 53.8 g carbs and 34 g fat.
Potato chips are thin slices of potato that are deep-fried or baked until crisp and typically seasoned with salt. They are a popular snack eaten straight from the bag, as a side, or with dips. Commercial chips vary in thickness, oil type, and seasoning.
Nutritionally, potato chips are energy-dense because they are fried and low in water. Per 100 g they provide about 532 kcal, 53.8 g of carbohydrates, 6.4 g of protein, and 34 g of fat, with 3.1 g of dietary fiber, 527 mg of sodium, and 21 mg of calcium. Most of the fat comes from the cooking oil.
Because a small handful weighs little but carries many calories, weighing chips is the most accurate way to log them. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when tracking.
Plan your portion
How much is in your serving of Potato Chips?
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical 1 oz serving (about 28 g) provides roughly 149 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
Serving
Weight
Calories
Carbs
Protein
Fat
100 g
100 g
532 kcal
53.8 g
6.4 g
34 g
1 oz
28 g
149 kcal
15.1 g
1.8 g
9.5 g
1 small bag
42 g
223.4 kcal
22.6 g
2.7 g
14.3 g
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
Energy (kcal)
532 kcal
Energy (kJ)
2225.9 kJ
Protein
6.39 g
Carbohydrates
53.8 g
Fat
34 g
Dietary fiber
3.1 g
Sugars
0.33 g
Saturated fat
3.4 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
527 mg
Calcium
21 mg
Potassium
1200 mg
Magnesium
63 mg
Iron
1.28 mg
Zinc
1.09 mg
Vitamin B1
0.213 mg
Vitamin B2
0.088 mg
Vitamin B3
4.76 mg
Vitamin B6
0.531 mg
Vitamin B9 (folate)
29 µg
Vitamin B12
0 µg
Vitamin C
21.6 mg
Vitamin D
0 µg
Vitamin A (RAE)
0 µg
Retinol
0 µg
Beta-carotene
0 µg
Alpha-carotene
0 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin
0 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
10.4 mg
Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone)
22.1 µg
Questions and answers
Potato Chips nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in potato chips?
Potato chips provide about 532 calories per 100 g. A typical 1 oz serving (about 28 g) provides roughly 149 calories.
Are potato chips high in fat?
Yes. Potato chips provide about 34 g of fat per 100 g, most of which comes from the frying oil. A 1 oz serving has roughly 9.5 g of fat.
How should I measure potato chips?
Weighing is the most accurate method because chips vary in size and thickness. A 1 oz serving (about 28 g) provides roughly 149 calories.
