Potato Chips
Potato Chips contains 541 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1.5 onz, 42.5 g (42.5 g) provides about 230 kcal.
Roughly 55% of its calories come from fat, with 40% from carbohydrates and 5% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for snacks on FoodFactly (527 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 26% of the Daily Value for potassium and 24% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 541 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 32.9 g | 42% |
| Saturated fat L | 4.7 g | 24% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 518 mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 54.1 g | 20% |
| Dietary fiber L | 4.7 g | 17% |
| Total sugars L | 4.7 g | |
| Protein L | 7.1 g | 14% |
| Vitamin C L | 21.2 mg | 24% |
| Calcium L | 47 mg | 4% |
| Iron L | 1.7 mg | 9% |
| Potassium L | 1,200 mg | 26% |
% 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 40%
- Fat 55%
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
- Protein7.1 gin the lowest quarter of snacks (median 7.1 g)
- Fiber4.7 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 3.6 g)
- Sugars4.7 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 3.6 g)
- Fat32.9 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 28.6 g)
- Saturated fat4.7 gabove the median for snacks (median 3.6 g)
- Sodium518 mgbelow the median for snacks (median 621 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Other components (1)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 0 IU |
|---|
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 Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 541 kcal | 541 kcal |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 7.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 54.1 g | 54.1 g |
| Fat | 32.9 g | 32.9 g |
| Fiber | 4.7 g | 4.7 g |
| Sugars | 4.7 g | 4.7 g |
| Sodium | 518 mg | 518 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- LAY'S
- Barcode
- 0028400629577
- Label serving
- 1.5 ONZ
- Category
- chips-pretzels-snacks
Ingredients
POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL (SUNFLOWER, CORN, AND/OR CANOLA OIL), TZATZIKI SEASONING (MALTODEXTRIN [MADE FROM CORN], NATURAL FLAVORS [INCLUDING NATURAL DILL FLAVOR, NATURAL CUCUMBER FLAVOR, AND NATURAL YOGURT TYPE FLAVOR], SALT, WHEY, DEXTROSE, ONION POWDER, SOUR CREAM [CULTURED CREAM, SKIM MILK], SPICES [INCLUDING PARSLEY], GARLIC POWDER, GUM ARABIC, CANOLA OIL, AND SUNFLOWER OIL)
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: PotatoSunflower oilRapeseed (canola) oilSaltOnionCreamGarlicMilk
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lay's, Potato Chips, Chinese Szechuan Chicken, Chinese Szechuan Chicken LAY'S | 541 | 7.1 g | 56.5 g | 32.9 g |
| The Original Potato Crisps, The Original PRINGLES MANUFACTURING CO. | 541 | 5.4 g | 56.8 g | 32.4 g |
| Ruffles, Potato Chips, Sweet & Smokin' Bbq, Sweet & Smokin' Bbq RUFFLES | 541 | 7.1 g | 56.5 g | 32.9 g |
| Original Potato Crisps, Original PRINGLES | 541 | 5.4 g | 56.8 g | 32.4 g |
| Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips, Sour Cream; Onion LAY'S | 541 | 7.1 g | 54.1 g | 32.9 g |
| Cheddar & Sour Cream Flavored Potato Chips, Cheddar; Sour Cream RUFFLES | 541 | 7.1 g | 54.1 g | 35.3 g |
| Original Potato Chips, Original PRINGLES | 541 | 5.4 g | 56.8 g | 32.4 g |
| Cafe Style Tortilla Chips, Cafe Style ON THE BORDER | 541 | 7.1 g | 61.2 g | 30.6 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 541 kcal. Serving, 1.5 onz, 42.5 g (42.5 g): about 230 kcal.
How much protein is in Potato Chips?
Potato Chips contains 7.1 g of protein per 100 g (14% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3 g in serving, 1.5 onz, 42.5 g (42.5 g). About 5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other snacks, that is in the lowest quarter (median 7.1 g).
How many carbs are in Potato Chips?
Potato Chips has 54.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.7 g of fiber and 4.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Potato Chips?
Potato Chips contains 32.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.7 g is saturated (24% 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 potassium (26% DV) and Vitamin C (24% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Potato Chips?
100 g contains 518 mg of sodium, 23% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated July 14, 2017. 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
- Open Food Facts, record 0028400629577. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 3, 2025. Imported November 6, 2026.
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 1594176. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated July 14, 2017. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "POTATO CHIPS". Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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