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Potato crisps
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 495 kcal —
- Protein 5.4 g 11%
- Carbohydrate 45 g 16%
- Fat 32 g 41%
- Saturated fat 14 g 68%
- Fibre 3.4 g 12%
- Sugars 0.7 g —
- Sodium 606 mg 26%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 38.4 mg 43%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 6.1 mg 41%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.39 mg 33%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.08 mg 6%
- Niacin (B3) 5.3 mg 33%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.82 mg 16%
- Vitamin B6 0.48 mg 28%
- Biotin (B7) 1.5 µg 5%
- Folate (B9) 82 µg 21%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 12.1 mg 2%
Minerals
- Calcium 24 mg 2%
- Iron 1.4 mg 8%
- Magnesium 60 mg 14%
- Phosphorus 148 mg 12%
- Potassium 1050 mg 22%
- Zinc 1 mg 9%
- Copper 0.26 mg 29%
- Manganese 0.41 mg 18%
- Selenium 2.3 µg 4%
- Iodine 0 µg 0%
Similar foods
- Potato crisps or chipsother flavours500 kcal / 100 g
- Flavoured potato crispspotato, flavoured536 kcal / 100 g
- Unflavoured potato crispspotato, unflavoured541 kcal / 100 g
- Potato crisps and chipsvarious types526 kcal / 100 g
- Oven baked potato crisps411 kcal / 100 g
- Chips536 kcal / 100 g
- Potato chipssour-cream-and-onion-flavor531 kcal / 100 g
- Potato dough crispsbased on potato dough522 kcal / 100 g
- Vegetable chips473 kcal / 100 g
- Cheese potato chipscheese-flavor496 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Potato crisps
How many potato crisps is a sensible portion?
A small handful, about 25–30 g, is a practical portion; eating from a large packet makes it easy to lose track. That amount provides 148 kcal.
How do you make potato crisps crisp in the oven?
Slice potatoes very thinly, rinse off surface starch and dry them thoroughly. Toss with a little oil, spread in a single layer and bake at 200 °C for about 15–25 minutes, turning once; remove slices as they brown, since thin ones cook first.
How should you store an opened packet of potato crisps?
Squeeze out excess air and seal the packet tightly, or transfer the crisps to an airtight container. Keep them in a cool, dry cupboard; moisture makes them lose their crunch.
What goes well with potato crisps?
Their salt and crunch pair well with a sandwich, a creamy dip such as sour-cream-and-chive, or a sharp cheese. Crush a few over soup or a casserole just before serving for a crisp topping.
Are potato crisps and chips the same thing?
In British English, potato crisps are thin, crisp slices of potato sold in packets; chips are thick fried potato pieces, usually served hot. The similar-food entry called “Chips” lists 536 kcal per 100 g, compared with 495 kcal for potato crisps.
Can dogs eat potato crisps?
It is better not to give them to dogs: crisps are salty and fatty, and some flavours contain ingredients such as onion or garlic that are unsafe for dogs. A plain piece of cooked potato without salt or seasoning is a better choice.
Source: Frida (Denmark) 839 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
