Calories in Corn chips, plain (Fritos)
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Corn chips, plain (Fritos) contains 539 kcal per 100 g. A 1 medium single serving bag (57 g) provides about 307 kcal.
Roughly 54% of its calories come from fat, with 41% from carbohydrates and 4% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for tortilla, corn, other chips on FoodFactly (491 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 48% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E, 17% of the Daily Value for magnesium and 16% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 539 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 33.4 g | 43% |
| Saturated fat C | 4.3 g | 22% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 514 mg | 22% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 57.3 g | 21% |
| Dietary fiber C | 4 g | 14% |
| Total sugars C | 0.27 g | |
| Protein C | 6.2 g | 12% |
| Vitamin A C | 3 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 7.2 mg | 48% |
| Vitamin K C | 6.3 µg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.047 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.078 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.84 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.17 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) C | 8 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 12.1 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 138 mg | 11% |
| Iron C | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium C | 72 mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus C | 194 mg | 16% |
| Potassium C | 144 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 1.3 mg | 12% |
| Copper C | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Selenium C | 7.6 µg | 14% |
% 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 4%
- Carbohydrates 41%
- Fat 54%
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
- Protein6.2 gbelow the median for tortilla, corn, other chips (median 7.4 g)
- Fiber4 gin the lowest quarter of tortilla, corn, other chips (median 5 g)
- Sugars0.27 gin the lowest quarter of tortilla, corn, other chips (median 1 g)
- Fat33.4 gin the top quarter of tortilla, corn, other chips (median 21.4 g)
- Saturated fat4.3 gin the top quarter of tortilla, corn, other chips (median 2.9 g)
- Sodium514 mgabove the median for tortilla, corn, other chips (median 513 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water1.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 9.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 16.4 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.006 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 16.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.012 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.55 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.28 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.031 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.1 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 20 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 527 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 2 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 41 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 1.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 8 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Corn chips
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn chips, plain | 535 | 6.1 g | 56.8 g | 33.1 g |
| Corn chips, flavored | 543 | 6.1 g | 56.7 g | 34 g |
| Corn chips, flavored (Fritos) | 536 | 6.1 g | 57 g | 33.2 g |
| Corn chips, reduced sodium | 549 | 6.8 g | 56.8 g | 33.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain | 539 | 6.2 g | 57.3 g | 33.4 g |
| Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, unsalted | 557 | 6.6 g | 57.4 g | 33.4 g |
| Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted | 532 | 6.4 g | 53.8 g | 34 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 |
| Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, barbecue-flavor | 523 | 7 g | 56.2 g | 32.7 g |
| Snacks, potato sticks | 522 | 6.7 g | 53.3 g | 34.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in corn chips?
100 g of corn chips has 539 kcal. 1 medium single serving bag (57 g): about 307 kcal. 1 chip (1 g): about 5 kcal. 1 100 calorie package (20 g): about 108 kcal.
How much protein is in corn chips?
Corn chips contains 6.2 g of protein per 100 g (12% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.5 g in 1 medium single serving bag (57 g). About 4% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other tortilla, corn, other chips, that is below the median (median 7.4 g).
How many carbs are in corn chips?
Corn chips has 57.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4 g of fiber and 0.27 g of sugars.
How much fat is in corn chips?
Corn chips contains 33.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.3 g is saturated (22% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does corn chips contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin E (48% DV), magnesium (17% DV), phosphorus (16% DV), selenium (14% DV) and zinc (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in corn chips?
100 g contains 514 mg of sodium, 22% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2708198. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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