Food guide

Potato Chips

Thin fried potato slices: energy-dense from oil, easy to overeat, with little protein or fibre.

Plant-Based

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of potato chips for fair comparison. Typical serving: 30 g — 160 kcal per 30 g serving.

Nutrition information for Potato Chips
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (30 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	533 kcal	160 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	6.3 g	1.9 g	1.2 g
Carbohydrate	53.7 g	16.1 g	10.1 g
Fat	34 g	10.2 g	6.4 g
Fibre	3 g	0.9 g	0.6 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of potato chips, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Potato Chips
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (30 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin C	21.6 mg	6.5 mg	24%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	10.5 mg	3.2 mg	70%
Vitamin K	22.1 µg	6.6 µg	18%
Thiamin	0.21 mg	0.063 mg	18%
Riboflavin	0.088 mg	0.026 mg	7%
Niacin	4.8 mg	1.4 mg	30%
Vitamin B6	0.53 mg	0.16 mg	31%
Folate	29 µg	8.7 µg	7%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.96 mg	0.29 mg	19%
Choline	12.1 mg	3.6 mg	2%
Minerals
Calcium	21 mg	6.3 mg	2%
Iron	1.3 mg	0.39 mg	7%
Magnesium	63 mg	18.9 mg	15%
Phosphorus	153 mg	45.9 mg	12%
Potassium	1196 mg	359 mg	25%
Sodium	527 mg	158 mg	23%
Zinc	1.1 mg	0.33 mg	10%
Selenium	2.5 µg	0.75 µg	5%
Copper	0.23 mg	0.069 mg	26%
Manganese	0.43 mg	0.13 mg	19%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat potato chips?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Thin fried potato slices: energy-dense from oil, easy to overeat, with little protein or fibre.

How to include it

Use in the usual way for this food, and keep an eye on the stated serving.
Typical pairing ideas: Sandwich, Dip, Yogurt.

Things to consider

Easy to over-consume relative to hunger; treat as an occasional or measured item.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.