Potato Chips
High calorie densityCalories per 100 g
530
Density
5.30kcal/g
Protein / 100g
3.5g
Carbs / 100g
45.9g
Fat / 100g
35.3g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Potato Chips has 5.30 calories per gram (530 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Onz | 28 g | 150 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 530 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein3.5 g / 100 g3% of calories
- Carbs45.9 g / 100 g36% of calories
- Fat35.3 g / 100 g62% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Potato Chips is 35× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (5.30 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Potato Chips is 12× as dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (5.30 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Potato Chips is 2.1× as dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (5.30 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about potato chips
- How many calories are in 100 grams of potato chips?
- Potato Chips contains 530 calories per 100 g, along with 3.5 g of protein, 45.9 g of carbohydrates, and 35.3 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of potato chips?
- Potato Chips has a calorie density of 5.30 kcal per gram, which places it in the high tier (over 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one onz of potato chips?
- One onz of Potato Chips weighs about 28 g and provides roughly 150 calories.
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