Potato Chips, Original
Potato Chips, Original by Lay's provides 429 kcal per 100 g, with 7.1 g of sugars and 7.1 g of protein. That is 62% 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: soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 17 crisps | about (28 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 429 kcal | 120 kcal | 453 −5% | |
| Total fat | 12.5 g | 3.5 g | 4% | 25.3 −51% |
| Saturated fat | 1.4 g | 0.4 g | 2% | 6.8 −79% |
| Carbohydrates | 78.6 g | 22 g | 8% | 48.9 +61% |
| Total sugars | 7.1 g | 2 g | 18.7 −62% | |
| Added sugarsUSDA | 7.1 g | 2 g | 4% | 8.8 −19% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.6 g | 1 g | 4% | 6.7 −46% |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 2 g | 4% | 13.3 −46% |
| Salt | 1.4 g | 0.4 g | 1.1 +32% |
*% 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 and added sugars 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 saturated fat
- 1.4 g per 100 g, 3% of calories (EU: no more than 1.5 g per 100 g and 10% of calories)
- 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, Corn Starch, Corn Oil, Sugar, Sea Salt, Soy Lecithin, Dextrose, And Annatto Extracts.
- Allergens
- Soybeans
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 17 crisps | about (28 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0028400437752
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Potato Chips, Original?
Potato Chips, Original contains 429 kcal per 100 g and about 120 kcal per serving (17 crisps | about (28 g)).
How much sugar is in Potato Chips, Original?
Potato Chips, Original has 7.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Potato Chips, Original 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 Potato Chips, Original vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
What allergens does Potato Chips, Original contain?
According to the label data it contains: 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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