How Much Protein Is In Potato Chips?
Thin slices of potato fried or baked until crisp and salty, the archetypal crunchy snack food.
Protein per 1 oz (28g)
1.8
g% Daily Value
Complete Nutrition Facts for Potato Chips
Per 1 oz (28g)
0.1g
sugar
Essential Amino Acids in Potato Chips
Per 1 oz (28g)
Supplies all nine essential amino acids at or above the FAO/WHO adult reference pattern.
43mg
Histidine
79mg
Isoleucine
117mg
Leucine
119mg
Lysine
31mg
Methionine
87mg
Phenylalanine
71mg
Threonine
30mg
Tryptophan
110mg
Valine
More About Potato Chips
About Protein in Potato Chips
A serving of Potato Chips (28g) contains 1.8g of protein, which is 4% of the recommended daily value based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Protein is essential for building and repairing tissues, making enzymes and hormones, and supporting immune function. When planning your meals, consider that potato chips is a low source of protein 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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