Calories in Potato chips
Potato chips contains 536 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving — 1 small bag (45 g) — carries about 241 kcal.
Among the most caloric snacks per gram; a small bag carries ~240 kcal.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving — 1 small bag (45 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 536 kcal | 241 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g | 3.2 g |
| Fat | 35 g | 16 g |
| Carbohydrates | 50 g | 23 g |
| Fibre | 4.4 g | 2 g |
| Sugars | 0.5 g | 0.2 g |
How much exercise burns one serving?
~60 minutes
~24 minutes
Approximate, for a ~241 kcal serving and a ~70 kg adult (walking ~4 kcal/min, running ~10 kcal/min).
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in potato chips?
Potato chips contains 536 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving — 1 small bag (45 g) — carries about 241 kcal.
How much protein, fat and carbohydrate does potato chips have?
Per 100 g: 7 g protein, 35 g fat and 50 g carbohydrates, of which 4.4 g fibre and 0.5 g sugars.
Is potato chips suitable for a diet?
Carefully — 536 kcal per 100 g is a high calorie density. When dieting, watch the amount: one serving (1 small bag (45 g)) is ~241 kcal. Among the most caloric snacks per gram; a small bag carries ~240 kcal.
How much does one serving of potato chips weigh?
The typical serving is 1 small bag (45 g) — about 45 g, which equals ~241 kcal.
How much exercise burns one serving of potato chips?
Roughly 60 minutes of brisk walking or 24 minutes of running (approximate, for a ~70 kg adult: walking ~4 kcal/min, running ~10 kcal/min).
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Values are rounded average reference figures per 100 g/ml (USDA FoodData Central and European food-composition tables). Real values vary with variety, recipe and preparation — the label of a specific product always takes precedence. This information is not medical or dietary advice.