Snacks

Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted

FDC 170649oz (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, unsalted is middling for nutrient density at 53 of 100. Within snacks it ranks 16 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of vitamin e (61% DV), an excellent source of vitamin c (35% DV), an excellent source of potassium (27% DV). Most of its 536 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (11 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 7 g · 5%Carb 52.9 g · 38%Fat 34.6 g · 57%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories536 kcal27%
Total fat35 g44%
Saturated fat11 g55%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium8 mg0%
Carbohydrate53 g19%
Dietary fiber4.8 g17%
Sugars0.22 g
Protein7 g14%
Potassium1280 mg27%
Calcium24 mg2%
Iron1.6 mg9%
Magnesium67 mg16%
Vitamin C31 mg35%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E9.1 mg61%

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FDC 170649

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 E61% DV
Vitamin C35% DV
Potassium27% DV
Dietary fiber17% DV
Magnesium16% DV
Protein14% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the snacks median

Nutrient density53 vs 44 median
Protein / 100 g7 vs 8.1 median
Fiber / 100 g4.8 vs 4.2 median
Sodium / 100 g8 vs 400 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

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