Wavy Original Lightly Salted
Packaged product Spices, Herbs and Condiments Lay's
Wavy Original Lightly Salted 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 more energy than the typical item in spices, herbs and condiments on FoodFactly, where the median is 321 kcal per 100 g across 6,588 products.
100 g provides 27% of the Daily Value for potassium, 16% of the Daily Value for chloride and 14% 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 | 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 | 214 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 53.6 g | 19% |
| Dietary fiber L | 3.6 g | 13% |
| Total sugars L | 3.6 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 7.1 g | 14% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 12.9 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.056 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.014 mg | 1% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 1.2 mg | 8% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.4 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.24 mg | 14% |
| Folate (B9) L | 21.9 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 36 mg | 3% |
| Iron L | 2.1 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium L | 1,250 mg | 27% |
| Zinc L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Iodine L | 14.3 µg | 10% |
| Chloride L | 373 mg | 16% |
% 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
- Protein7.1 gabove the median for spices, herbs and condiments (median 6 g)
- Fiber3.6 gabove the median for spices, herbs and condiments (median 2.9 g)
- Sugars3.6 gbelow the median for spices, herbs and condiments (median 5 g)
- Fat35.7 gin the top quarter of spices, herbs and condiments (median 9 g)
- Saturated fat5.4 gabove the median for spices, herbs and condiments (median 2.5 g)
- Sodium214 mgbelow the median for spices, herbs and condiments (median 400 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water55.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 17.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 6.6 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Individual fatty acids (4)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) L | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) L | 0.002 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) L | 0.32 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) L | 6.2 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 38.9 µg |
|---|
Other components (3)
| Water L | 55.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
| Caffeine L | 0 mg |
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 | 571 kcal | 571 kcal |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 7.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 53.6 g | 53.6 g |
| Fat | 35.7 g | 35.7 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g | 3.6 g |
| Sugars | 3.6 g | 3.6 g |
| Sodium | 214 mg | 214 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Lay's
- Barcode
- 0028400043793
- Quantity
- 7 1/2 oz
- Label serving
- 28 g
- Category
- Wavy-lays-lightly-salted
- Nutri-Score
- D as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
potatoes, vegetable oil (canola, corn, soybean, and/or sunflower oil), salt
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: PotatoSaltSunflower oil
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Wavy Original Lightly Salted?
100 g of Wavy Original Lightly Salted has 571 kcal. Serving, 28 g (28 g): about 160 kcal.
How much protein is in Wavy Original Lightly Salted?
Wavy Original Lightly Salted 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 spices, herbs and condiments, that is above the median (median 6 g).
How many carbs are in Wavy Original Lightly Salted?
Wavy Original Lightly Salted 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 Wavy Original Lightly Salted?
Wavy Original Lightly Salted 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 Wavy Original Lightly Salted contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are potassium (27% DV), chloride (16% DV), Vitamin C (14% DV), Vitamin B6 (14% DV) and iron (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Wavy Original Lightly Salted?
100 g contains 214 mg of sodium, 9% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated October 7, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2672240. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated February 12, 2022. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0028400043793. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated October 7, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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