Potato Chips
Limited nutritional benefit
Plain salted potato chips (crisps), values as sold.
Thin slices of potato fried in vegetable oil and salted, sold in bags as a snack (crisps in the UK). A 30 g serving gives about 160 kcal and 10 g of fat, with about 160 mg of sodium; it also has some potassium, vitamin E and vitamin C from the potato and oil. Chips are energy-dense and easy to overeat: a large 150 g bag has about 800 kcal.
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6.4g | 11.4% |
| Fat | 34g | 48.6% |
| Carbs | 53.8g | 17.9% |
| Simple Sugars | 18.83g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 31.87g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 12.4% |
| Water | 2g | 0.1% |
| Calories | 532 | 23.6% |
Glycemic Index
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Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 3.4 | g | 17.0% |
| Monounsaturated | 18.96 | g | 75.8% |
| Polyunsaturated | 8.28 | g | 63.7% |
| Omega-3 | 2.484 | g | Estimate |
| EPA | 1 | mg | 0.1% |
| Omega-6 | 5.796 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0.08 | g | 4.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 21.6 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 10.45 | mg |
| Selenium | 2.5 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin B1 | 0.213 | mg | 17.8% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.088 | mg | 6.8% |
| vitamin B3 | 4.76 | mg | 29.8% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.531 | mg | 31.2% |
| vitamin B9 | 29 | mcg | 7.2% |
| vitamin C | 21.6 | mg | 24.0% |
| vitamin E | 10.45 | mg | 69.7% |
| vitamin K | 22.1 | mcg | 18.4% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 21 | mg | 2.1% |
| iron | 1.28 | mg | 7.1% |
| magnesium | 63 | mg | 15.8% |
| phosphorus | 153 | mg | 21.9% |
| potassium | 1196 | mg | 46.0% |
| sodium | 527 | mg | 22.9% |
| zinc | 1.09 | mg | 9.9% |
| copper | 0.234 | mg | 26.0% |
| manganese | 0.43 | mg | 18.7% |
| selenium | 2.5 | mcg | 4.5% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 153 | mg | 21.9% | 105% |
| Isoleucine | 283 | mg | 20.2% | 103% |
| Leucine limiting | 419 | mg | 15.3% | 75% |
| Lysine | 424 | mg | 20.2% | 97% |
| Methionine | 199 | mg | 19.0% | 95% |
| Phenylalanine | 569 | mg | 32.5% | 152% |
| Threonine | 253 | mg | 24.1% | 111% |
| Tryptophan | 108 | mg | 38.6% | 179% |
| Valine | 392 | mg | 21.5% | 107% |
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