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Original Potato Chips

High calorie density

Calories per 100 g

571

Density

5.71kcal/g

Protein / 100g

3.6g

Carbs / 100g

53.6g

Fat / 100g

35.7g

Where this food sits on the scale

01.546+ kcal/g

Original Potato Chips has 5.71 calories per gram (571 per 100 g). Calorie-packed. Small weights carry a lot of energy, so portion size matters a lot here. For comparison, water-rich vegetables sit near 0.2 kcal/g while pure oils reach about 9 kcal/g.

Calories by portion

PortionWeightCalories
Onz28 g160
100 g100 g571

Where the calories come from

  • Protein3.6 g / 100 g3% of calories
  • Carbs53.6 g / 100 g39% of calories
  • Fat35.7 g / 100 g58% of calories

Quick comparisons

  • Original Potato Chips is 11× as dense than Apple (5.71 vs 0.52 kcal/g).
  • Original Potato Chips is 5.3× as dense than Chicken Breast (5.71 vs 1.07 kcal/g).
  • Original Potato Chips is 1.6× less dense than Olive Oil (5.71 vs 9.00 kcal/g).

Frequently asked questions about original potato chips

How many calories are in 100 grams of original potato chips?
Original Potato Chips contains 571 calories per 100 g, along with 3.6 g of protein, 53.6 g of carbohydrates, and 35.7 g of fat.
What is the calorie density of original potato chips?
Original Potato Chips has a calorie density of 5.71 kcal per gram, which places it in the high tier (over 4 kcal/g).
How many calories are in one onz of original potato chips?
One onz of Original Potato Chips weighs about 28 g and provides roughly 160 calories.