Potato Chips Nutrition Facts: Calories, Vitamins & Minerals
Potato Chips nutrition facts per 100 g and per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: bag, 80 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 536 kcal | 429 kcal |
| Energy (kilojoules) | 2,243 kJ | 1,794 kJ |
| Protein | 6.6 g | 5.3 g |
| Fat | 35 g | 28 g |
| incl. saturated | 3.1 g | 2.5 g |
| Total carbohydrates | 54 g | 44 g |
| incl. sugars | 0.3 g | 0.2 g |
| incl. fiber | 4.4 g | 3.5 g |
| Salt | 1.5 g | 1.2 g |
*Where the numbers come from
Values per 100 g as eaten, averaged from food composition tables (USDA FoodData Central and others) and rounded — a specific brand or recipe will differ a little. Carbohydrates are total carbohydrate, fiber included, as on a US Nutrition Facts label.
536 kcal (2,243 kJ) per 100 g · P/F/C 6.6/35/54 g
Serving (bag, 80 g) — 429 kcal (1,794 kJ) · Nutri-Score D
Per 100 g: sugar: low saturated fat: medium salt: medium fiber: medium
Are potato chips healthy?
Only in small amounts, and not every day. Potato chips get grade D on the open 2023 Nutri-Score algorithm, the second-lowest of five.
For
- Fiber: 3.5 g per serving — 14% of the 25 g a day the WHO recommends.
Against
- Calorie-dense: 536 kcal per 100 g — a serving (bag, 80 g) is already 429 kcal.
- Salt: 1.2 g per serving — 24% of the 5 g a day the WHO sets as the maximum.
A typical serving (bag, 80 g) has 429 kcal, 5.3 g protein, 28 g fat and 44 g carbs. Other weights in the table.
A healthier swap at the same calories: popcorn (110 g): −1.2 g salt, −1.8 g saturated fat.
How we judge this, and the sources
The answer comes from the food's composition, not from opinion: its Nutri-Score grade on the open 2023 algorithm, a traffic light for sugar, salt, saturated fat and fiber per 100 g, and the share of daily reference amounts in a typical serving (for salt, sugar, fiber and vegetables, those of the WHO). It rates the food's nutrient profile; it is not medical advice. Formulas, thresholds and every source are on the methodology page; last checked against the sources on November 1, 2026. The short food description was written by our language model (AI) — how we check the text.
More about this food
Chips are thin potato slices fried in oil: around 500+ kcal per 100 g and lots of salt, with little protein or fiber.
protein 5%fat 58%carbs 37%
Vitamins and minerals in potato chips
Per 100 g, the standouts are vitamin E — 10 mg, 69% of the Daily Value; vitamin B6 — 0.53 mg, 31% of the Daily Value; niacin — 4.8 mg, 30% of the Daily Value.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: bag, 80 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 22 mg | 17 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 10 mg | 8.3 mg | 55% |
| Vitamin K | 22 mcg | 18 mcg | 15% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.21 mg | 0.17 mg | 14% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.09 mg | 0.07 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) | 4.8 mg | 3.8 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53 mg | 0.42 mg | 25% |
| Folate (B9) | 29 mcg | 23 mcg | 6% |
| Potassium | 1,200 mg | 960 mg | 20% |
| Magnesium | 63 mg | 50 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 153 mg | 122 mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 1 mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.1 mg | 0.87 mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.23 mg | 0.19 mg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.43 mg | 0.34 mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 2.5 mcg | 2 mcg | 4% |
*Where the vitamin numbers come from
Vitamins and minerals come from the USDA FoodData Central record “Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted” (FDC ID 169677, SR Legacy; public domain), checked October 14, 2026; the record was matched to this food by calories, protein and fat. % DV is per serving, against the FDA Daily Values used on Nutrition Facts labels (2,000-calorie diet). The table lists nutrients that reach at least 2% DV per 100 g; the rest are absent or trace. Varieties, seasons and brands differ, and cooking in water leaches some vitamin C and B vitamins.
Potato Chips calories by weight, 50–300 g
150 g of potato chips has 804 calories and 200 g has 1072. The table gives protein, fat and carbs for each weight; for any other amount, type your own into the calculator below.
| Weight | Kcal | P / F / C, g | Fiber, g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 268 | 3.3 / 18 / 27 | 2.2 |
| 80 g — typical serving | 429 | 5.3 / 28 / 44 | 3.5 |
| 100 g | 536 | 6.6 / 35 / 54 | 4.4 |
| 150 g | 804 | 9.9 / 53 / 82 | 6.6 |
| 200 g | 1072 | 13 / 70 / 109 | 8.8 |
| 250 g | 1340 | 17 / 88 / 136 | 11 |
| 300 g | 1608 | 20 / 105 / 163 | 13 |
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Potato Chips: calories by type
“Calories per 100 g” depends on the kind: fat level, variety, what's added. Every row comes from the same database the diary uses.
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Baked crisps | 435 | 7 / 14 / 75 |
| Pita chips | 470 | 9 / 22 / 61 |
| Vegetable crisps | 500 | 5 / 30 / 58 |
| Roasted seaweed snack | 500 | 20 / 36 / 42 |
| Stackable potato crisps | 530 | 4.5 / 33 / 55 |
| Potato chips | 536 | 6.6 / 35 / 54 |
How much movement is one serving?
A serving (bag, 80 g) is 429 kcal — roughly 2 h 20 min of easy walking or 54 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person. In the diary, minutes are worked out for your weight and the activities you actually do.
Healthier swaps for Potato Chips
Why swap: potato chips have a fair amount of saturated fat (3.1 g per 100 g), a fair amount of salt (1.5 g per 100 g). The swaps below fix that at the same calories.
How we pick
A swap is offered only for a real problem with the food (for grades C–E an amber traffic light counts too), from the same or a neighbouring category, in a serving matched to the same calories (±25%; drinks glass for glass) and no more than one and a half times the original weight, a full Nutri-Score grade better and with a noticeable gain per serving. We don't suggest “salad instead of pizza”.
- Popcorn — 110 g, 418 kcal: −1.2 g salt, −1.8 g saturated fat.
Potato Chips vs similar foods: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Popcorn | 380 | 13 / 4.5 / 79 |
| Saltine Crackers | 418 | 9.5 / 8.6 / 74 |
| Potato Chips | 536 | 6.6 / 35 / 54 |
Potato Chips: head-to-head comparisons
FAQ
How many calories are in 100 g of potato chips?
100 g of potato chips has 536 calories, with 6.6 g protein, 35 g fat and 54 g carbohydrates (4.4 g fiber).
How many calories are in a serving of potato chips?
A serving (bag, 80 g) has 429 calories: 5.3 g protein, 28 g fat and 44 g carbs.
What are the macros of potato chips?
Per 100 g: 6.6 g protein, 54 g carbs and 35 g fat. By calories that's about 5% protein, 37% carbs and 58% fat.
How long do you have to walk to burn a serving of potato chips?
About 2 h 20 min of easy walking or 54 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person — that's the 429 calories in a serving (bag, 80 g).
What vitamins and minerals are in potato chips?
Per 100 g, potato chips are richest in vitamin E (10 mg, 69% DV), vitamin B6 (0.53 mg, 31% DV), niacin (4.8 mg, 30% DV) — from USDA FoodData Central record 169677.
How much fiber is in potato chips?
100 g of potato chips has 4.4 g of fiber; a serving (bag, 80 g) has 3.5 g — 14% of the 25 g a day the WHO recommends.
How do the calories in potato chips change with the type?
Per 100 g it ranges from 435 kcal (baked crisps) to 536 kcal (potato chips).