Calories in Potato chips, barbecue flavored
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Potato chips, barbecue flavored contains 487 kcal per 100 g. A 1 medium single serving bag (57 g) provides about 278 kcal.
Roughly 53% of its calories come from fat, with 42% from carbohydrates and 5% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for potato chips on FoodFactly (487 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 69% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 31% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 29% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E.
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 | 487 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 31.1 g | 40% |
| Saturated fat C | 4 g | 20% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 545 mg | 24% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 55.9 g | 20% |
| Dietary fiber C | 3.8 g | 14% |
| Total sugars C | 5.5 g | |
| Protein C | 6.5 g | 13% |
| Vitamin A C | 20 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 62.4 mg | 69% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 4.4 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin K C | 16.1 µg | 13% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.22 mg | 18% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.12 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 5 mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.38 mg | 22% |
| Folate (B9) C | 64 µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 11.5 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 32 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 1.4 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium C | 58 mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus C | 145 mg | 12% |
| Potassium C | 1,190 mg | 25% |
| Zinc C | 0.98 mg | 9% |
| Copper C | 0.25 mg | 27% |
| Selenium C | 0.4 µg | 0.7% |
% 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 42%
- Fat 53%
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
- Sugars5.5 gin the top quarter of potato chips (median 4.1 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water2.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 13.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 12.2 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 11.9 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.005 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.051 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.8 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 13 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.3 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.052 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 203 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 130 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 151 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 5 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 60 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 2.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 64 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Potato chips
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potato chips, without salt, reduced fat | 487 | 7.1 g | 67.8 g | 20.8 g |
| Potato chips, restructured, multigrain | 505 | 5.3 g | 65.3 g | 24.7 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, sour cream and onion flavored | 487 | 6.5 g | 55.9 g | 31.1 g |
| Potato chips, cheese flavored | 487 | 6.5 g | 55.9 g | 31.1 g |
| Potato chips, other flavored | 487 | 6.5 g | 55.9 g | 31.1 g |
| Potato chips, ruffled, plain | 532 | 6.4 g | 53.8 g | 34 g |
| Potato chips, ruffled, barbecue flavored | 487 | 6.5 g | 55.9 g | 31.1 g |
| Potato chips, ruffled, sour cream and onion flavored | 487 | 6.5 g | 55.9 g | 31.1 g |
| Potato chips, ruffled, cheese flavored | 487 | 6.5 g | 55.9 g | 31.1 g |
| Potato chips, ruffled, other flavored | 487 | 6.5 g | 55.9 g | 31.1 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, potato chips, barbecue-flavor | 487 | 6.5 g | 55.9 g | 31.1 g |
| Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, unsalted | 557 | 6.6 g | 57.4 g | 33.4 g |
| Snacks, tortilla chips, nacho cheese | 519 | 7.4 g | 60.8 g | 27.4 g |
| Tortilla chips, flavored | 519 | 7.4 g | 60.8 g | 27.4 g |
| Tortilla chips, nacho cheese flavor (Doritos) | 519 | 7.4 g | 60.8 g | 27.4 g |
| Tortilla chips, other flavors (Doritos) | 519 | 7.4 g | 60.8 g | 27.4 g |
| Corn chips, plain | 535 | 6.1 g | 56.8 g | 33.1 g |
| Corn chips, flavored (Fritos) | 536 | 6.1 g | 57 g | 33.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in potato chips?
100 g of potato chips has 487 kcal. 1 medium single serving bag (57 g): about 278 kcal. 1 chip (2 g): about 10 kcal. 1 100 calorie package (18 g): about 88 kcal.
How much protein is in potato chips?
Potato chips contains 6.5 g of protein per 100 g (13% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.7 g in 1 medium single serving bag (57 g). About 5% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in potato chips?
Potato chips has 55.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.8 g of fiber and 5.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in potato chips?
Potato chips contains 31.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4 g is saturated (20% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does potato chips contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (69% DV), Niacin (B3) (31% DV), Vitamin E (29% DV), copper (27% DV) and potassium (25% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in potato chips?
100 g contains 545 mg of sodium, 24% 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 2709423. 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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