Snacks

Snacks, potato chips, lightly salted

FDC 174805pieces (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 52 · +8 vs Snacks median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Snacks, potato chips, lightly salted is middling for nutrient density at 52 of 100. Within snacks it ranks 17 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of vitamin e (51% DV), an excellent source of vitamin c (30% DV), an excellent source of potassium (28% DV). Most of its 560 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (5.5 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 6.7 g · 5%Carb 53.5 g · 38%Fat 35.4 g · 57%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories560 kcal28%
Total fat35 g45%
Saturated fat5.5 g27%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium187 mg8%
Carbohydrate54 g19%
Dietary fiber4.2 g15%
Sugars0.34 g
Protein6.7 g13%
Potassium1300 mg28%
Calcium24 mg2%
Iron1.4 mg8%
Magnesium62 mg15%
Vitamin C27 mg30%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E7.7 mg51%

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FDC 174805

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Vitamin E51% DV
Vitamin C30% DV
Potassium28% DV
Dietary fiber15% DV
Magnesium15% DV
Protein13% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the snacks median

Nutrient density52 vs 44 median
Protein / 100 g6.7 vs 8.1 median
Fiber / 100 g4.2 vs 4.2 median
Sodium / 100 g187 vs 400 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

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