Snacks

Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted

FDC 169677oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 53 · +9 vs Snacks median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted is middling for nutrient density at 53 of 100. Within snacks it ranks 14 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of vitamin e (69% DV), an excellent source of potassium (26% DV), an excellent source of vitamin c (24% DV). Most of its 532 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (527 mg per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 6.4 g · 5%Carb 53.8 g · 39%Fat 34 g · 56%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories532 kcal27%
Total fat34 g44%
Saturated fat3.4 g17%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium527 mg23%
Carbohydrate54 g20%
Dietary fiber3.1 g11%
Sugars0.33 g
Protein6.4 g13%
Potassium1200 mg26%
Calcium21 mg2%
Iron1.3 mg7%
Magnesium63 mg15%
Vitamin C22 mg24%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E10 mg69%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 169677

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 E69% DV
Potassium26% DV
Vitamin C24% DV
Magnesium15% DV
Protein13% DV
Dietary fiber11% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the snacks median

Nutrient density53 vs 44 median
Protein / 100 g6.4 vs 8.1 median
Fiber / 100 g3.1 vs 4.2 median
Sodium / 100 g527 vs 400 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

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