How Many Calories Are In Potato Chips?
Thin slices of potato fried or baked until crisp and salty, the archetypal crunchy snack food.
Calories per 1 oz (28g)
149
kcal% Daily Value
Complete Nutrition Facts for Potato Chips
Per 1 oz (28g)
0.1g
sugar
More About Potato Chips
About Calories in Potato Chips
A serving of Potato Chips (28g) contains 149kcal of calories, which is 7% of the recommended daily value based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Calories measure the energy content of food. Your body needs calories to function, but consuming more than you burn leads to weight gain. When planning your meals, consider that potato chips is a low source of calories compared to other snacks & sweets.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central | FDC ID: 169677 | Last updated: 2026-03-30
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