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Potato chips
Calories & nutrition facts
homemade, fried in corn oil
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 197 kcal —
- Protein 3.2 g 6%
- Carbohydrate 33 g 12%
- Fat 6.7 g 9%
- Saturated fat 1 g 5%
- Fibre 3.4 g 12%
- Sugars 1.5 g —
- Sodium 3 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin C 9 mg 10%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 1.2 mg 8%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.27 mg 23%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.02 mg 2%
- Niacin (B3) 0.5 mg 3%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.74 mg 15%
- Vitamin B6 0.18 mg 11%
- Biotin (B7) 0.5 µg 2%
- Folate (B9) 10 µg 3%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 12 mg 1%
- Iron 0.33 mg 2%
- Magnesium 35 mg 8%
- Phosphorus 57 mg 5%
- Potassium 748 mg 16%
- Zinc 0.5 mg 5%
- Copper 0.06 mg 7%
- Manganese 0.24 mg 10%
- Iodine 2 µg 1%
Similar foods
- Potato chips with ketchup216 kcal / 100 g
- Potato chips with mayonnaise316 kcal / 100 g
- Chips536 kcal / 100 g
- French friescrinkle-cut, frozen113 kcal / 100 g
- Potato crisps495 kcal / 100 g
- French fries or chipsfrozen, deep-fried258 kcal / 100 g
- Potato snackpringle-type, fried in vegetable oil519 kcal / 100 g
- Fried potatofried135 kcal / 100 g
- Corn chipsassorted flavours, salted, fried in assorted oils468 kcal / 100 g
- Vegetable oil french fried potatofast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil312 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Potato chips
How do you make potato chips crispy in the oven?
Cut the potatoes into even chips, rinse off surface starch and dry them very well. Toss with a little oil, spread in a single layer and bake at 220 °C for about 30–40 minutes, turning once, until browned and crisp.
Do you need to parboil potatoes before making chips?
No, but parboiling gives a fluffy centre: simmer the cut chips for 5–7 minutes, drain carefully and let them steam-dry before roasting or frying. Handle them gently so the edges do not break up.
Can you cook potato chips in an air fryer?
Yes. Dry the cut chips thoroughly, toss with a little oil and air-fry at 200 °C for about 20–25 minutes, shaking the basket two or three times. Cook in batches rather than crowding the basket.
How should you store leftover potato chips?
Cool cooked chips completely, then keep them in an airtight container in the fridge and use within 2–3 days. Re-crisp them in a hot oven or air fryer; microwaving tends to make them soft.
What do potato chips go well with?
They are a classic partner for fish and mushy peas, and also work with burgers, sausages or a sandwich. For a lighter plate, add a crisp salad or vegetables rather than serving chips alone.
Are potato chips the same as potato crisps?
No. In British English, chips are thick pieces of potato, usually baked or fried; crisps are thin, crunchy slices sold in packets. Potato chips in some other varieties of English means what British speakers call crisps.
Are potato chips nutritious?
A typical serving of about 150 g provides 296 kcal and 5.1 g of fibre. They also provide 748 mg of potassium per 100 g, making them a source of this mineral.
Are potato chips high in fat?
They contain 6.7 g of fat per 100 g, including 1 g of saturated fat. For comparison, potato crisps contain 28.8 g of fat per 100 g.
Source: CoFID (UK) 13-595 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
