Potato Chips
High calorie densityCalories per 100 g
529
Density
5.29kcal/g
Protein / 100g
7.0g
Carbs / 100g
60.0g
Fat / 100g
28.2g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Potato Chips has 5.29 calories per gram (529 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
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Bag | 57 g | 300 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 529 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein7.0 g / 100 g5% of calories
- Carbs60.0 g / 100 g46% of calories
- Fat28.2 g / 100 g49% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Potato Chips is 35× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (5.29 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Potato Chips is 12× as dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (5.29 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Potato Chips is 2.1× as dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (5.29 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about potato chips
- How many calories are in 100 grams of potato chips?
- Potato Chips contains 529 calories per 100 g, along with 7.0 g of protein, 60.0 g of carbohydrates, and 28.2 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of potato chips?
- Potato Chips has a calorie density of 5.29 kcal per gram, which places it in the high tier (over 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one bag of potato chips?
- One bag of Potato Chips weighs about 57 g and provides roughly 300 calories.
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