Lay's Classic potato chips

Packaged product Snacks Lay's

Lay's Classic potato chips contains 571 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 28 g (28 g) provides about 160 kcal.

Roughly 57% of its calories come from fat, with 38% from carbohydrates and 5% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).

That is close to the median for snacks on FoodFactly (525 kcal per 100 g).

100 g provides 27% of the Daily Value for potassium, 14% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 12% of the Daily Value for iron.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

Lay's Classic potato chips by Lay's, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
571kcal per 100 g
7.1 gprotein
53.6 gcarbohydrates
35.7 gfat
160kcal in serving, 28 g (28 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 571 kcal
Total fat L 35.7 g 46%
Saturated fat L 5.4 g 27%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 0 mg 0%
Sodium L 607 mg 26%
Total carbohydrates L 53.6 g 19%
Dietary fiber L 3.6 g 13%
Total sugars L 3.6 g
Protein L 7.1 g 14%
Vitamin C L 12.9 mg14%
Vitamin D L 0 µg0%
Calcium L 36 mg3%
Iron L 2.1 mg12%
Potassium L 1,250 mg27%

% 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%571kcal / 100 g
  • 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

Potassium27%Vitamin C14%Iron12%Calcium3%Vitamin D0%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein7.1 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 6.5 g)
  • Fiber3.6 gbelow the median for snacks (median 4 g)
  • Sugars3.6 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 1.9 g)
  • Fat35.7 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 31.5 g)
  • Saturated fat5.4 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 3.4 g)
  • Sodium607 mgabove the median for snacks (median 520 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal1.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Values by source

More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.

Per 100 g Open Food FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 571 kcal571 kcal
Protein 7.1 g7.1 g
Carbohydrates 53.6 g53.6 g
Fat 35.7 g35.7 g
Fiber 3.6 g3.6 g
Sugars 3.6 g3.6 g
Sodium 607 mg607 mg

Product details

Brand
Lay's
Barcode
0028400323826
Quantity
2.5/8 oz
Label serving
28 g
Category
Potato crisps
Nutri-Score
E as computed by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

potatoes, vegetabie oil (sunflower, corn and/or canola oil), and salt, frito-lay, inc, plano, tx 75024-4099 2019 frito-lay north america, inc, fl do smartlabel scan here for more food information find us on ys,com 1-800-352-4477 call for more food information no artificial flavors no pre vativer

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: PotatoSaltRapeseed (canola) oil

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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Source of the nutrition information

  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2562690. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated May 23, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0028400323826. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated February 12, 2025. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Lay's Classic potato chips?

100 g of Lay's Classic potato chips has 571 kcal. Serving, 28 g (28 g): about 160 kcal.

How much protein is in Lay's Classic potato chips?

Lay's Classic potato chips contains 7.1 g of protein per 100 g (14% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2 g in serving, 28 g (28 g). About 5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other snacks, that is among the highest quarter (median 6.5 g).

How many carbs are in Lay's Classic potato chips?

Lay's Classic potato chips has 53.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.6 g of fiber and 3.6 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Lay's Classic potato chips?

Lay's Classic potato chips contains 35.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.4 g is saturated (27% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Lay's Classic potato chips contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are potassium (27% DV), Vitamin C (14% DV) and iron (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Lay's Classic potato chips?

100 g contains 607 mg of sodium, 26% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated February 12, 2025. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.