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Potato chips
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 531 kcal —
- Protein 8.1 g 16%
- Carbohydrate 46 g 17%
- Fat 34 g 43%
- Saturated fat 8.9 g 44%
- Fibre 5.2 g 19%
- Sodium 549 mg 24%
- Cholesterol 7 mg 2%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 14 µg 2%
- Vitamin C 37.3 mg 41%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.19 mg 16%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.2 mg 15%
- Niacin (B3) 4 mg 25%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.83 mg 17%
- Vitamin B6 0.67 mg 39%
- Folate (B9) 62 µg 16%
- Vitamin B12 1 µg 42%
Minerals
- Calcium 72 mg 6%
- Iron 1.6 mg 9%
- Magnesium 74 mg 18%
- Phosphorus 176 mg 14%
- Potassium 1331 mg 28%
- Zinc 0.98 mg 9%
- Copper 0.3 mg 33%
- Manganese 0.41 mg 18%
- Selenium 8.1 µg 15%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 531 | 8.1 g | 46 g | 34 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 151 | 2.3 g | 13 g | 9.6 g |
| 1 × bag (7 oz) | 198 g | 1051 | 16 g | 92 g | 67 g |
| 2 × oz | 56.7 g | 301 | 4.6 g | 26 g | 19 g |
| ½ × oz | 14.2 g | 75 | 1.1 g | 6.6 g | 4.8 g |
| 3 × oz | 85.1 g | 452 | 6.9 g | 39 g | 29 g |
| 4 × oz | 113.4 g | 602 | 9.2 g | 53 g | 38 g |
Similar foods
- Barbecue potato chips487 kcal / 100 g
- Baked potato chipswhite, restructured469 kcal / 100 g
- Sour cream and onion potato chips531 kcal / 100 g
- Cheese potato chipscheese-flavor496 kcal / 100 g
- Flavoured potato chipsfrozen product168 kcal / 100 g
- Potato crisps495 kcal / 100 g
- Potato crisps or chipsother flavours500 kcal / 100 g
- Flavoured potato crispspotato, flavoured536 kcal / 100 g
- Chips536 kcal / 100 g
- Unflavoured potato crispspotato, unflavoured541 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Potato chips
What is a typical portion of potato chips?
A small handful, about 28 g, is a practical portion; it provides 149 kcal. Eating from a large bag makes it easy to lose track of how much you’ve had.
How do you make crispy potato chips at home?
Slice potatoes very thinly, about 1–2 mm, rinse off surface starch and dry them thoroughly. Fry small batches in oil at 170–180 °C for 2–4 minutes until golden, then drain and season; wet slices can cause the oil to spit.
How should you store potato chips so they stay crisp?
Seal the packet tightly or transfer the chips to an airtight container, and keep them in a cool, dry cupboard. Once opened, humidity is what most quickly makes them lose their crunch.
Can you make stale potato chips crisp again?
Spread them in one layer on a baking tray and warm them in an oven at 150 °C for 3–5 minutes. Let them cool before eating, as they crisp up more as they cool; discard any that smell rancid.
What goes well with potato chips?
They’re a classic alongside sandwiches and burgers, and work well with dips such as salsa, hummus or sour cream and chive. Crushed chips also make a crunchy coating for fish or chicken.
Are potato chips the same as chips?
In British English, potato chips are usually called crisps: thin, crunchy slices sold in packets. Chips usually means thicker pieces of potato, often served hot.
Are potato chips made from whole potato slices?
Many are sliced directly from potatoes, but some are made from potato dough pressed into a uniform shape. The smooth, identical shape of some crisps can be a clue that they’re formed rather than sliced.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 167963 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
