Grains and snacks
Potato chips calories and nutrition
A small bag of plain potato chips (28 g) has 149 calories, with 1.8 g of protein, 15.1 g of carbs and 9.5 g of fat. That is 532 calories per 100 g.
Plain potato chips. Data: USDA FoodData Central, “Potato chips, plain”. These are generic plain-chip values, not a branded label. The separate NFS record means the type was not further specified; it is not a gluten-free certification. Bag weights vary by product.
Serving size
1 small bag · 28 g
149 calories
- Protein
- 1.8 g5% of calories · 4% DV
- Carbs
- 15.1 g39% of calories · 5% DV
- Fat
- 9.5 g56% of calories · 12% DV
- Fiber
- 0.9 g
- Sugars
- 0.1 g
- Saturated fat
- 1 g
- Sodium
- 147.6 mg
Calories in potato chips by serving
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 small bag28 g | 149 | 1.8 g | 15.1 g | 9.5 g |
| 1 cup25 g | 133 | 1.6 g | 13.5 g | 8.5 g |
| 1 chip2 g | 11 | 0.1 g | 1.1 g | 0.7 g |
| 1 medium bag57 g | 303 | 3.6 g | 30.7 g | 19.4 g |
| 100 g100 g | 532 | 6.4 g | 53.8 g | 34 g |
Serving weights are USDA’s household measures for this food.
Potato chips nutrition facts
Per 100 g, 532 calories: 5% from protein, 39% from carbs and 56% from fat.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving1 small bag · 28 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 532 | 149 | – |
| Total fat | 34 g | 9.5 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 3.4 g | 1 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 527 mg | 147.6 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 53.8 g | 15.1 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.1 g | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Total sugars | 0.3 g | 0.1 g | – |
| Protein | 6.4 g | 1.8 g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 21 mg | 5.9 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 0.4 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 1200 mg | 336 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 21.6 mg | 6 mg | 7% |
% Daily Value is per serving (1 small bag), using the FDA’s Daily Values. Calorie shares use 4 calories per gram of protein and carbs and 9 per gram of fat.
Calories by type
Types are compared at the same weight (28 g). Their household serving sizes may differ.
| Type | Per 28 g | Per 100 g | Proteinper 28 g | Fatper 28 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plain potato chips | 149 | 532 | 1.8 g | 9.5 g |
| Potato chips, type not specified | 149 | 532 | 1.8 g | 9.5 g |
How long to walk it off
Walking at 3 mph, a 150-lb adult burns about 3.2 calories a minute on top of what they would burn at rest. So a small bag of plain potato chips (149 calories) takes about 47 minutes of walking, roughly 5,300 steps.
Compare calories by serving
A small bag of plain potato chips has 149 calories, 15 more calories than a 1 oz serving of salted tortilla chips (134 calories). The portions weigh 28 g and 28.4 g, respectively.
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Potato chips questions
Are potato chips gluten free?
A plain potato, oil and salt recipe can be made without gluten-containing ingredients, but this generic nutrient record cannot establish that a packaged product is gluten free. Check its ingredient list and gluten-free claim, including flavored varieties. FDA gluten-free labeling rules apply to the finished food, including unavoidable cross-contact; USDA nutrition data do not certify a brand.
Does gluten-free mean independently certified?
No. FDA does not require third-party certification for a gluten-free label. A certification logo is a separate program; check the specific package and certifier. A flavor name alone does not establish gluten status.
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- USDA FoodData Central, Survey (FNDDS 2021–2023): Potato chips, plain (FDC ID 2709422, Survey (FNDDS), published 2024-10-31).
- USDA FoodData Central, Survey (FNDDS 2021–2023): Potato chips, NFS (FDC ID 2709421, Survey (FNDDS), published 2024-10-31).
- FDA: Gluten-Free Labeling of Foods (retrieved October 29, 2026).
- FDA: Gluten-Free Food Labeling Final Rule, questions and answers (retrieved October 29, 2026).
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels.
- Walking time: the method of our walking calorie calculator (2024 Adult Compendium of Physical Activities; CADENCE-Adults for steps).
USDA original dataset records verified October 29, 2026. Nutrients are scaled from per 100 g; calories round to whole numbers and other amounts to one decimal, with trailing zeros removed.
Prepared by the KaloCam team · Updated