Nutrition facts
Per 100 grams
- Energy
- 532 kcal2225.9 kJ
- Carbohydrates
- 53.8 g
- Protein
- 6.4 g
- Total fat
- 34 g
- Dietary fiber
- 3.1 g
- Sodium
- 527 mg
- Calcium
- 21 mg
Nutrition referencePotato 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.
Nutrition facts
About this food
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.
Portion guidance
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.
Questions and answers
Potato chips provide about 532 calories per 100 g. A typical 1 oz serving (about 28 g) provides roughly 149 calories.
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.
Weighing is the most accurate method because chips vary in size and thickness. A 1 oz serving (about 28 g) provides roughly 149 calories.