Calories in 1/2 Cup of Potato Chips
1/2 cup of potato chips (13 g) has 67 calories. That is 3% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 0.8 g of protein, 4.2 g of fat and 6.7 g of carbohydrates, a split of 5% protein, 56% fat and 39% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of potato chips has 33 and 3/4 cup of potato chips has 100 calories. Burning 67 calories takes about 12 minutes of brisk walking or 5 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Potato Chips: common questions
How many calories are in 1/2 cup of potato chips?
1/2 cup of potato chips weighs about 13 g and has 67 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of potato chips?
1/2 cup of potato chips has 0.8 g of protein, which is 2% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of potato chips?
1/2 cup of potato chips has 6.7 g of carbohydrates, including 0.4 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much potato chips is 100 calories?
100 calories of potato chips is 19 g, about 9 1/2 potato chips.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2709422. Original description: Potato chips, plain. Portion weights are USDA household measures.