Calories in Snacks, potato chips, lightly salted
Generic food Snacks
Snacks, potato chips, lightly salted contains 560 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 bag (227 g) provides about 1,271 kcal.
Roughly 57% of its calories come from fat, with 38% from carbohydrates and 5% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in snacks on FoodFactly, where the median is 434 kcal per 100 g across 176 foods.
100 g provides 51% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E, 38% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6 and 34% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 560 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 35.4 g | 45% |
| Saturated fat C | 5.5 g | 27% |
| Trans fat C | 0.22 g | |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 187 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 53.5 g | 19% |
| Dietary fiber C | 4.2 g | 15% |
| Total sugars M | 0.34 g | |
| Protein M | 6.7 g | 13% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C M | 27.3 mg | 30% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 7.7 mg | 51% |
| Vitamin K M | 22.1 µg | 18% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.16 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.17 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 5.5 mg | 34% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.82 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.65 mg | 38% |
| Folate (B9) C | 58 µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline ? | 12.1 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 24 mg | 2% |
| Iron M | 1.4 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium M | 62 mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus M | 148 mg | 12% |
| Potassium M | 1,304 mg | 28% |
| Zinc M | 1.5 mg | 14% |
| Copper M | 0.3 mg | 33% |
| Manganese M | 0.48 mg | 21% |
| Selenium M | 7.8 µg | 14% |
| Fluoride M | 61.3 µg |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 5%
- Carbohydrates 38%
- Fat 57%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein6.7 gbelow the median for snacks (median 8 g)
- Fiber4.2 gbelow the median for snacks (median 4.3 g)
- Sugars0.34 gin the lowest quarter of snacks (median 8.8 g)
- Fat35.4 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 15.4 g)
- Saturated fat5.5 gabove the median for snacks (median 3.9 g)
- Sodium187 mgin the lowest quarter of snacks (median 319 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water1.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 14.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 12.4 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 46 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0.34 g |
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (47)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.39 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 12 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.019 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.007 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 4.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.73 g |
| SFA 20:0 C | 0.16 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 14.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.41 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.009 g |
| SFA 22:0 C | 0.073 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.24 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 C | 0.008 g |
| SFA 17:0 C | 0.024 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.052 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.028 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.19 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 14.5 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 11.8 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.021 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.022 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.002 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.028 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.19 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3i M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene M | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 10.5 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 5.1 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.44 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.22 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0.07 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0.19 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols C | 181 mg |
|---|
Other components (12)
| Water C | 1.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 3 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 2,341 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 58 µg |
| Betaine M | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Snacks
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed Dried or dry | 410 | 33.2 g | 11 g | 25.6 g |
| Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain | 539 | 6.2 g | 57.3 g | 33.4 g |
| Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, barbecue-flavor | 523 | 7 g | 56.2 g | 32.7 g |
| Snacks, corn-based, extruded, cones, plain | 510 | 5.8 g | 62.9 g | 26.9 g |
| Snacks, fruit leather, pieces | 359 | 1 g | 82.8 g | 2.7 g |
| Snacks, fruit leather, rolls | 371 | 0.1 g | 85.8 g | 3 g |
| Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain | 471 | 10.1 g | 64.4 g | 19.8 g |
| Snacks, granola bars, hard, almond | 495 | 7.7 g | 62 g | 25.5 g |
| Snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, raisin | 448 | 7.6 g | 66.4 g | 17.8 g |
| Snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, chocolate chip | 466 | 5.8 g | 63.8 g | 24.9 g |
| Snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, peanut butter | 508 | 10.2 g | 53.4 g | 31.1 g |
| Snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, peanut butter and chocolate chip | 432 | 9.8 g | 62.2 g | 20 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potato chips, lightly salted | 559 | 6.7 g | 53.4 g | 35.3 g |
| Potato chips, restructured, lightly salted | 559 | 6.7 g | 53.4 g | 35.3 g |
| Corn chips, flavored | 543 | 6.1 g | 56.7 g | 34 g |
| Potato sticks, plain | 522 | 6.7 g | 53.3 g | 34.4 g |
| Corn chips, reduced sodium | 549 | 6.8 g | 56.8 g | 33.6 g |
| Potato chips, NFS | 532 | 6.4 g | 53.8 g | 34 g |
| Potato chips, plain | 532 | 6.4 g | 53.8 g | 34 g |
| Potato chips, ruffled, plain | 532 | 6.4 g | 53.8 g | 34 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in snacks?
100 g of snacks has 560 kcal. 1 bag (227 g): about 1,271 kcal. 23 pieces (28 g): about 157 kcal.
How much protein is in snacks?
Snacks contains 6.7 g of protein per 100 g (13% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 15.3 g in 1 bag (227 g). About 5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other snacks, that is below the median (median 8 g).
How many carbs are in snacks?
Snacks has 53.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.2 g of fiber and 0.34 g of sugars.
How much fat is in snacks?
Snacks contains 35.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.5 g is saturated (27% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does snacks contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin E (51% DV), Vitamin B6 (38% DV), Niacin (B3) (34% DV), copper (33% DV) and Vitamin C (30% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in snacks?
100 g contains 187 mg of sodium, 8% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does snacks have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, snacks, potato chips, lightly salted has 560 kcal, while snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed has 410 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 174805. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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