Calories in Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted
Generic food Snacks
Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted contains 536 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 152 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 61% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E, 39% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6 and 35% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 536 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 34.6 g | 44% |
| Saturated fat ? | 11 g | 55% |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 8 mg | 0.3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 52.9 g | 19% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 4.8 g | 17% |
| Total sugars M | 0.22 g | |
| Protein ? | 7 g | 14% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 31.1 mg | 35% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 9.1 mg | 61% |
| Vitamin K M | 22.1 µg | 18% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.17 mg | 14% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 3.8 mg | 24% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.4 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.66 mg | 39% |
| Folate (B9) C | 45 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 37.5 mg | 7% |
| Calcium ? | 24 mg | 2% |
| Iron ? | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium ? | 67 mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus ? | 165 mg | 13% |
| Potassium ? | 1,275 mg | 27% |
| Zinc ? | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Copper ? | 0.31 mg | 34% |
| Manganese ? | 0.44 mg | 19% |
| Selenium I | 8.1 µg | 15% |
% 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
- Protein7 gbelow the median for snacks (median 8 g)
- Fiber4.8 gabove the median for snacks (median 4.3 g)
- Sugars0.22 gin the lowest quarter of snacks (median 8.8 g)
- Fat34.6 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 15.4 g)
- Saturated fat11 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 3.9 g)
- Sodium8 mgin the lowest quarter of snacks (median 319 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water1.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 9.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 12.2 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.11 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.25 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.28 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.42 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.42 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.11 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.089 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.31 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.26 g |
| Valine ? | 0.39 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.32 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.15 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.21 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1.7 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 1.2 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.21 g |
| Proline ? | 0.25 g |
| Serine ? | 0.3 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 12 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.08 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.3 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 9.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 1.1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 9.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.19 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.18 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.15 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 1.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 3.6 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 2,243 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 45 µg |
| 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 |
| Potato sticks, plain | 522 | 6.7 g | 53.3 g | 34.4 g |
| Corn chips, flavored | 543 | 6.1 g | 56.7 g | 34 g |
| Potato sticks, flavored | 517 | 6.6 g | 52.8 g | 34.1 g |
| Potato sticks, fry shaped | 517 | 6.6 g | 52.8 g | 34.1 g |
| Corn chips, reduced sodium | 549 | 6.8 g | 56.8 g | 33.6 g |
| Corn chips, plain | 535 | 6.1 g | 56.8 g | 33.1 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 536 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 152 kcal. 1 bag, 8 oz (227 g): about 1,217 kcal.
How much protein is in snacks?
Snacks contains 7 g of protein per 100 g (14% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2 g in 1 oz (28.4 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 52.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.8 g of fiber and 0.22 g of sugars.
How much fat is in snacks?
Snacks contains 34.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 11 g is saturated (55% 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 (61% DV), Vitamin B6 (39% DV), Vitamin C (35% DV), copper (34% DV) and potassium (27% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in snacks?
100 g contains 8 mg of sodium, 0.3% 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, plain, unsalted has 536 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 170649. 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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