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Lay'S Stax Hot'N Spicy Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips 5.5 Ounce Plasti…
Nutri-Score E NOVA 4
View detailsLay'S Stax Hot'N Spicy Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips 5.5 Ounce Plastic Canister
Lay'S Stax Hot'N Spicy Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips 5.5 Ounce Plastic Canister by Lay's provides 500 kcal per 100 g, with 7.1 g of sugars and 3.6 g of protein. That is 62% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Snacks category. Contains: soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: about 12 crisps (28 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 500 kcal | 140 kcal | 453 +10% | |
| Total fat | 25 g | 7 g | 9% | 25.3 |
| Saturated fat | 7.1 g | 2 g | 10% | 6.8 +5% |
| Carbohydrates | 60.7 g | 17 g | 6% | 48.9 +24% |
| Total sugars | 7.1 g | 2 g | 18.7 −62% | |
| Dietary fiber | 3.6 g | 1 g | 4% | 6.7 −46% |
| Protein | 3.6 g | 1 g | 2% | 13.3 −73% |
| Salt | 1.7 g | 0.5 g | 1.1 +57% |
*% 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
- Source of fiber
- 3.6 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
Dried Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Cottonseed, Sunflower, And/Or Corn Oil), Unmodified Potato Starch, Sugar, Rice Flour, And Less Than 2% Of The Following: Salt, Mono - And Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin, Dextrose, Brown Sugar, Onion Powder, Monosodium Glutamate, Maltodextrin [Made From Corn], Corn Starch, Tomato Powder, Chipotle Chile Pepper, Artificial Color (Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Red 40 Lake, Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1), Sodium Diacetate, Yeast Extract, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Malic Acid, Modified Corn Starch, Molasses, Natural Flavor (Including Natural Extractives Of Red Pepper), Citric Acid, Disodium Inosinate, And Disodium Guanylate.
- Allergens
- Soybeans
Additives 14
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
United States
Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110) and Blue 1 (E133) are among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.
California
The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110) and Blue 1 (E133) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110) and Blue 1 (E133) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
European Union
In the EU, food containing Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110) and Red 40 (E129) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."
What these additives are and what the research says: Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Serving size
- about 12 crisps (28 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0028400006132
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Lay'S Stax Hot'N Spicy Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips 5.5 Ounce Plastic Canister?
Lay'S Stax Hot'N Spicy Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips 5.5 Ounce Plastic Canister contains 500 kcal per 100 g and about 140 kcal per serving (about 12 crisps (28 g)).
How much sugar is in Lay'S Stax Hot'N Spicy Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips 5.5 Ounce Plastic Canister?
Lay'S Stax Hot'N Spicy Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips 5.5 Ounce Plastic Canister has 7.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Lay'S Stax Hot'N Spicy Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips 5.5 Ounce Plastic Canister healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (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.
What allergens does Lay'S Stax Hot'N Spicy Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips 5.5 Ounce Plastic Canister contain?
According to the label data it contains: Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Lay'S Stax Hot'N Spicy Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips 5.5 Ounce Plastic Canister contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110) and Blue 1 (E133). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using them by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars them from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars them from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110) and Red 40 (E129). Recipes change — 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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