Know what’s on your plate
Sweet potato chips
Calories & nutrition facts
snacks, unsalted
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 532 kcal —
- Protein 2.9 g 6%
- Carbohydrate 48 g 17%
- Fat 32 g 41%
- Saturated fat 2.9 g 15%
- Fibre 8.8 g 31%
- Sugars 8.8 g —
- Sodium 35 mg 2%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 1184 µg 132%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 9.8 mg 65%
- Vitamin K 24.5 µg 20%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.09 mg 7%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.16 mg 12%
- Niacin (B3) 2.1 mg 13%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1.6 mg 31%
- Vitamin B6 0.54 mg 31%
- Folate (B9) 37 µg 9%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 36.6 mg 7%
Minerals
- Calcium 59 mg 5%
- Iron 2.1 mg 12%
- Magnesium 65 mg 15%
- Phosphorus 145 mg 12%
- Potassium 925 mg 20%
- Zinc 0.53 mg 5%
- Copper 0.41 mg 46%
- Manganese 1.3 mg 59%
- Selenium 2.1 µg 4%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 532 | 2.9 g | 48 g | 32 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 151 | 0.8 g | 14 g | 9.2 g |
| 1 × Bag | 28 g | 149 | 0.8 g | 13 g | 9.1 g |
| 1 × package | 34 g | 181 | 1 g | 16 g | 11 g |
| 2 × oz | 56.7 g | 302 | 1.7 g | 27 g | 18 g |
| ½ × oz | 14.2 g | 75 | 0.4 g | 6.8 g | 4.6 g |
| 3 × oz | 85.1 g | 452 | 2.5 g | 41 g | 28 g |
| 4 × oz | 113.4 g | 603 | 3.3 g | 55 g | 37 g |
Similar foods
- Sweet potato crisps or chipsplain, salted518 kcal / 100 g
- Potato chipsplain, unsalted536 kcal / 100 g
- Sweet potatoraw, unprepared86 kcal / 100 g
- Potato crispsplain or flavoured, no added salt503 kcal / 100 g
- Tortilla chipssnacks, low fat, unsalted416 kcal / 100 g
- Unflavoured potato crispspotato, unflavoured541 kcal / 100 g
- Unsalted corn chipssnacks, corn-based, extruded557 kcal / 100 g
- Plain potato chipsmade from dried potatoes, plain545 kcal / 100 g
- French fried sweet potatoesfrozen as packaged, salt added in processing182 kcal / 100 g
- Baked sweet potatofrozen, cooked, baked, without salt100 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Sweet potato chips
How do you make sweet potato chips crisp in the oven?
Slice the sweet potato very thinly and evenly, pat the slices dry, then toss them with just enough oil to coat. Arrange in a single layer and bake at 160°C for about 20–30 minutes, turning once; take out the slices as they crisp, since thin ones finish first.
Can you cook sweet potato chips in an air fryer?
Yes. Lightly oil the slices, spread them in a single layer and air-fry at 160°C for around 10–15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through; cook in batches rather than crowding them.
How should you store sweet potato chips to keep them crisp?
Cool them completely, then seal them in an airtight container and keep it in a cool, dry cupboard. If they soften, spread them on a tray and warm them in a low oven for a few minutes, watching closely so they do not burn.
What can you serve with sweet potato chips?
They go well with a yoghurt dip, hummus or a smoky tomato salsa. For a more filling snack, serve them alongside a sandwich or a bowl of soup.
Are sweet potato chips healthier than potato crisps?
They have more fibre per 100 g: 8.8 g compared with 4.8 g in potato crisps. Their energy content is similar, at 532 kcal versus 536 kcal per 100 g, so the portion still matters.
Are sweet potato chips the same as sweet potato crisps?
The names are often used for the same thin, crunchy snack, though “chips” can also mean thicker-cut pieces. Sweet potato chips are not the same as oven-baked sweet potato fries, which are thicker and softer.
How much sweet potato chips is a sensible snack portion?
A small handful, about 28 g, is a practical portion; that provides 149 kcal. They are easy to eat straight from the packet, so serving a handful in a bowl can help you keep track.
Why do homemade sweet potato chips turn soft instead of crisp?
The slices may be too thick, damp or crowded, which makes them steam rather than dry out. Slice them evenly, pat them dry and leave space between them; they also become crisper as they cool.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 174783 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
