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Nutritional Profile of Potato Chips (Plain, Unsalted)
We got 61 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Potato Chips (Plain, Unsalted).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks notably well (Top 100) for two nutrients.
These are
- KJ (Energy) (Other)
- Potassium, K (Minerals)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks high (Top 250) for nine additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Palmitic Acid (16:0) (Saturated Fats)
- alpha-Tocopherol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Kcal (Energy) (Other)
- Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Snacks) shows that it ranks first-class (Top 10) for three nutrients.
These are
- Palmitic Acid (16:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Potassium, K (Minerals)
- KJ (Energy) (Other)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for 11 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Aspartic Acid (Amino Acids)
- Total Lipid (Fat) (Fatty Acids)
- Fatty Acids, total saturated (Fatty Acids)
- alpha-Tocopherol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Potato Chips (Plain, Unsalted)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Potato Chips (Plain, Unsalted)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Potato Chips (Plain, Unsalted)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Potato Chips (Plain, Unsalted)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Potato Chips (Plain, Unsalted)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Potato Chips (Plain, Unsalted)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Potato Chips (Plain, Unsalted)
In food category: Snacks
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 52.9 g | 15 g | 193 | 478 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 4.8 g | 1.4 g | 62 | 200 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 220 mg | 62.4 mg | 189 | 1654 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 9.8 g | 2.8 g | 38 | 333 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 12.2 g | 3.5 g | 35 | 207 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 11 g | 3.1 g | 18 | 254 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 34.6 g | 9.8 g | 17 | 250 |
| Saturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 80 mg | 22.7 mg | 63 | 630 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 300 mg | 85 mg | 62 | 850 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 9.3 g | 2.6 g | 6 | 112 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 1.1 g | 314.7 mg | 48 | 671 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 9.5 g | 2.7 g | 41 | 339 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 180 mg | 51 mg | 19 | 803 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 150 mg | 42.5 mg | 23 | 324 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 12 g | 3.4 g | 33 | 185 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 190 mg | 53.9 mg | 105 | 766 |
| Amino Acids (18) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 214 mg | 60.7 mg | 74 | 753 |
| Arginine | 321 mg | 91 mg | 59 | 675 |
| Aspartic Acid | 1.7 g | 484.8 mg | 11 | 218 |
| Cystine | 89 mg | 25.2 mg | 61 | 407 |
| Glutamic Acid | 1.2 g | 331.7 mg | 60 | 525 |
| Glycine | 207 mg | 58.7 mg | 66 | 802 |
| Histidine | 153 mg | 43.4 mg | 57 | 855 |
| Isoleucine | 283 mg | 80.2 mg | 53 | 748 |
| Leucine | 419 mg | 118.8 mg | 66 | 656 |
| Lysine | 424 mg | 120.2 mg | 21 | 592 |
| Methionine | 110 mg | 31.2 mg | 55 | 840 |
| Phenylalanine | 310 mg | 87.9 mg | 58 | 745 |
| Proline | 251 mg | 71.2 mg | 69 | 849 |
| Serine | 303 mg | 85.9 mg | 56 | 781 |
| Threonine | 253 mg | 71.7 mg | 49 | 761 |
| Tryptophan | 108 mg | 30.6 mg | 24 | 357 |
| Tyrosine | 259 mg | 73.4 mg | 45 | 784 |
| Valine | 392 mg | 111.1 mg | 47 | 668 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 7 g | 2 g | 132 | 920 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 45 µg | 12.8 µg | 84 | 410 |
| Folate, food | 45 µg | 12.8 µg | 33 | 244 |
| Folate, total | 45 µg | 12.8 µg | 72 | 339 |
| Niacin | 3.8 mg | 1.1 mg | 115 | 932 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 402 µg | 114 µg | 78 | 786 |
| Riboflavin | 197 µg | 55.8 µg | 104 | 614 |
| Thiamin | 167 µg | 47.3 µg | 136 | 717 |
| Vitamin B6 | 660 µg | 187.1 µg | 31 | 328 |
| Vitamin C | 31.1 mg | 8.8 mg | 24 | 325 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 9.1 mg | 2.6 mg | 18 | 132 |
| Phylloquinone | 22.1 µg | 6.3 µg | 22 | 701 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 24 mg | 6.8 mg | 119 | 523 |
| Copper, Cu | 306 µg | 86.7 µg | 62 | 544 |
| Iron, Fe | 1.6 mg | 462.1 µg | 155 | 758 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 67 mg | 19 mg | 73 | 258 |
| Manganese, Mn | 440 µg | 124.7 µg | 84 | 605 |
| Phosphorus, P | 165 mg | 46.8 mg | 113 | 499 |
| Potassium, K | 1.3 g | 362.9 mg | 9 | 100 |
| Selenium, Se | 8.1 µg | 2.3 µg | 94 | 612 |
| Sodium, Na | 8 mg | 2.3 mg | 233 | 1143 |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.1 mg | 309 µg | 113 | 804 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Choline | 37.5 mg | 10.6 mg | 28 | 781 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 1.9 g | 538.6 mg | 166 | 2621 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 3.6 g | 1 g | 28 | 301 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 536 kcal | 152 kcal | 21 | 154 |
| KJ (Energy) | 2,240 kj | 635 kj | 10 | 82 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Potato Chips (Plain, Unsalted)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Bag (8 Oz) | 227.0 g | 8.0 oz |
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| Multigrain & Potato Chips | No of Nutrients |
(Made With Rice Flour, Dried Potatoes, Corn Flour, & Wheat Starch) | 43 |
| Potato Chips | No of Nutrients |
(Flavored) | 33 |
(Plain) | 33 |
| 85 | |
| 57 | |
(Barbecue Flavored) | 50 |
(Cheese Flavored) | 50 |
(Fat Free, Salted) | 42 |
(Fat Free) | 37 |
(Lightly Salted) | 80 |
(Made From Dried Potatoes, Cheese-Flavor) | 64 |
(Made From Dried Potatoes, Preformed, Multigrain) | 80 |
(Made From Dried Potatoes, Reduced Fat) | 91 |
(Made With Olestra, Fat-Free, Made From Dried Potatoes) | 48 |
(Made With Olestra, Fat-Free) | 43 |
(Not Further Specified) | 43 |
(Other Flavored) | 50 |
(Plain, Made From Dried Potatoes, Snack) | 92 |
(Plain, Popped) | 33 |
(Plain, Restructured) | 41 |
(Plain, Salted, Made With Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil) | 54 |
(Plain, Salted) | 97 |
(Plain, Unsalted, Made With Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil) | 54 |
(Plain) | 43 |
(Popped, Flavored) | 33 |
(Popped, Not Further Specified) | 33 |
(Reduced Fat) | 59 |
(Restructured, Flavored) | 41 |
(Restructured, Lightly Salted) | 43 |
(Ruffled, Sour Cream & Onion Flavored) | 50 |
(Sour Cream & Onion Flavored) | 50 |
(Sour-Cream-And-Onion-Flavor) | 65 |
(Without Salt, Reduced Fat) | 39 |
(Barbecue Flavored) | 50 |
(Cheese Flavored) | 50 |
(Other Flavored) | 50 |
(Plain) | 43 |
(Made From Dried Potatoes) | 62 |
| Sweet Potato Chips | No of Nutrients |
| 40 | |
(Unsalted) | 64 |
| White Potato Chips | No of Nutrients |
(Restructured) | 33 |
(Restructured) | 36 |
(Fat Free) | 39 |
(Lightly Salted) | 43 |
(Made With Olean, Fat Free) | 35 |
(Made With Olean, Restructured, Fat Free) | 45 |
(Reduced Fat) | 37 |
(Regular Cut) | 43 |
(Restructured, Reduced Fat & Reduced Sodium) | 45 |
(Restructured) | 41 |
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| White Potato Chips | No of Nutrients |
(Ruffled, Rippled, Or Crinkle Cut) | 43 |
(Unsalted, Reduced Fat) | 37 |
(Unsalted) | 38 |
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