Lay'S, Potato Chips
Lay'S, Potato Chips by Lay's provides 530 kcal per 100 g, with 3.5 g of sugars and 7.1 g of protein. That is 81% less 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 Snacks category. Contains: gluten, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 onz (28 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 530 kcal | 150 kcal | 453 +17% | |
| Total fat | 35.3 g | 10 g | 13% | 25.3 +40% |
| Saturated fat | 5.3 g | 1.5 g | 8% | 6.8 −22% |
| Carbohydrates | 56.5 g | 16 g | 6% | 48.9 +16% |
| Total sugars | 3.5 g | 1 g | 18.7 −81% | |
| Dietary fiber | 3.5 g | 1 g | 4% | 6.7 −48% |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 2 g | 4% | 13.3 −47% |
| Salt | 1.2 g | 0.4 g | 1.1 +15% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 35683 Snacks products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from March 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Low sugar
- 3.5 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g per 100 g)
- Source of fiber
- 3.5 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 3 g per 100 g or 1.5 g per 100 kcal)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other snacks
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Sunflower, Corn And/Or Canola Oil), Szechuan Chicken Seasoning (Brown Sugar, Maltodextrin [Made From Corn], Salt, Sugar, Soy Sauce [Soybeans, Wheat, Salt], Spices [Including Parsley], Yeast Extract, Garlic Powder, Natural Flavor [Including Natural Szechuan Wok Type Flavor], Onion Powder, Red Bell Pepper, Molasses, Caramel Color, Citric Acid, Roasted Szechuan Pepper, Chicken Broth, Chicken Powder, Chicken Fat, And Sunflower Oil.)
- Allergens
- GlutenSoybeans
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 onz (28 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0028400626248
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Lay'S, Potato Chips?
Lay'S, Potato Chips contains 530 kcal per 100 g and about 150 kcal per serving (1 onz (28 g)).
How much sugar is in Lay'S, Potato Chips?
Lay'S, Potato Chips has 3.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low 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.
Is Lay'S, Potato Chips vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Lay'S, Potato Chips contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 3, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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