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Lay's Potato Chips
Lay's Potato Chips by Lay's provides 571 kcal per 100 g, with 7 g of sugars and 7.1 g of protein. That is 198% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Potato crisps category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 package (42.5 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 571 kcal | 243 kcal | 511 +12% | |
| Total fat | 32.6 g | 13.8 g | 18% | 29.9 +9% |
| Saturated fat | 4.7 g | 2 g | 10% | 4.3 +9% |
| Carbohydrates | 55.8 g | 23.7 g | 9% | 53.2 +5% |
| Total sugars | 7 g | 3 g | 2.3 +198% | |
| Added sugars | 4.8 g | 2 g | 4% | 1 +359% |
| Dietary fiber | 4.7 g | 2 g | 7% | 4.2 +10% |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 3 g | 6% | 6.3 +12% |
| Salt | 1.7 g | 0.7 g | 1.5 +14% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 5030 Potato crisps products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other potato crisps
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
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Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 package (42.5 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0028400003001
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Recipe & label changes
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October 1, 2026
- Additives: added E150a - Plain caramel; removed E150c - Ammonia caramel
Changes to this product's label data recorded since Foodmetria started tracking it.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Lay's Potato Chips?
Lay's Potato Chips contains 571 kcal per 100 g and about 243 kcal per serving (1 package (42.5 g)).
How much sugar is in Lay's Potato Chips?
Lay's Potato Chips has 7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Lay's Potato Chips healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated October 1, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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