Potato Chip
Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Fair nutrient density 20/100
How many beneficial nutrients Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
38% from carbs
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Carbs 38%52.9 g per serving
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Fat 57%34.6 g per serving
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Protein 5%7.0 g per serving
What Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.9 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 34.6 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.8 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.2 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 190.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 11,980.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 80.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 300.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 9,320.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 1,110.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 180.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 9,510.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 150.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 11,980.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7.0 g | |
| Histidine | 153.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 283.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 419.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 424.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 110.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 310.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 253.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 108.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 392.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 214.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 321.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 1,706.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 89.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 1,170.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 207.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 251.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 303.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 259.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 31.1 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 9.1 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 22.1 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.2 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 3.8 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.7 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 45.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.4 mg | |
| Choline | 37.5 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 24.0 mg | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | |
| Magnesium | 67.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 165.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 1,275.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 8.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 1.1 mg | |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg | |
| Selenium | 8.1 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 3.6 g | — |
About Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted
The potato chip, known as a crisp in British English, is a thin slice of potato fried or baked until crackling crisp and golden, then seasoned, making it one of the most popular snack foods in the world. Invented in the nineteenth-century United States, chips are prized for their satisfying crunch and salty flavor. The basic version is simply salted, but they come in an enormous range of flavors, from barbecue, sour cream and onion, and salt and vinegar to cheese and spicy seasonings, along with kettle-cooked and reduced-fat varieties.
Potato chips do supply some potassium and carbohydrates from the potato, but they are typically high in fat, sodium, and calories, making them an occasional treat rather than an everyday food. They are eaten straight from the bag as a snack, served alongside sandwiches, and crushed as a crunchy topping for casseroles. They are best enjoyed in moderation. Choose your preferred cut and flavor, and store potato chips in a sealed bag or container to keep them crisp, since they quickly turn stale and soft once exposed to air.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted?
There are 536 calories in 100 g of Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted, or about 1,217 calories in 1 bag (8 oz) (227 g).
How much protein is in Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted?
Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted contains 7.0 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted?
Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted has 52.9 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted?
Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted provides 34.6 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted a good source of?
Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted is an excellent source of Vitamin E (61% DV), Vitamin B6 (39% DV), Vitamin C (35% DV), Copper (34% DV), Potassium (27% DV) and Niacin (B3) (24% DV) and a good source of Manganese, Vitamin K, Dietary Fiber, Magnesium, Riboflavin (B2) and Selenium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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