Lay's Classic Potato Chips: 160 Calories

Made from farm-grown potatoes, these gluten free, thin sliced chips are seasoned and cooked for a perfectly crispy bite.

Lay’s potato chips are made with only three ingredients. They contain zero trans fat, no artificial flavors, and no MSG.

Each serving has 160 calories, 10 grams fat, 15 grams carbohydrates, and 2 grams protein.

This is your complete guide to the nutrition facts and ingredients in Lay’s® Classic Potato Chips.

Labels on packaging of Lay's potato chips.

Calories and Nutrition Facts

All calories and nutrition facts are presented based on a single serving measured as 15 chips with a total net weight of 28g.

Reference to percentage daily value (%DV) illustrates how much a nutrient per serving contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories.

Potato chips in bowl on scale to illustrate serving size of 28 grams. — One serving size of Lay’s Classic potato chips is 28 grams.

Calories

There are 160 calories in one serving of Lay’s classic potato chips.

More than half of the total calories are derived from dietary fat. Carbohydrates make up 38% of the total calories and the remaining 6% is from protein.

Fat: 90 calories
Carbs: 60 calories
Protein: 10 calories
Total: 160 calories per serving

Calories

fat

56%

carbohydrates

38%

Protein

The summary of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label provided by Lay’s.

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Total Fat

One serving of the classic potato chips has 10 grams of total fat, including 1.5 grams of saturated fat. Remember that one serving refers to 28 grams, which is about 15 potato chips.

SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING

90 calories from total fat
56% of total calories per serving
Zero trans fat

Sodium

The 140 milligrams of sodium in one serving equates to about 6% of the total daily value recommended by the FDA (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).

Each serving has 140mg of sodium.

Potassium

Also note that there are 350 milligrams of potassium in each serving, which is about 6% of the recommended daily value.

Why is Potassium Important?

Potassium is a mineral found naturally in the body. It’s critical for nerve function, muscle contraction, and to maintain a regular heartbeat. Potassium helps with both the transfer of nutrients between cells and the disposal of waste from cells.

In addition, potassium helps regulate the balance of sodium and potassium in the body, which corrects water retention and is important for kidney function, blood pressure, and the supply of oxygen to the brain.

Some of the best natural sources of potassium include citrus fruits, leafy green vegetables, tomatoes, pineapples, bananas, and potatoes.

Nutrition Summary

Serving Size 15 Chips (28g)

CALORIES

160

TOTAL FAT

10g

(13%DV)

CARBOHYDRATES

15g

(6%DV)

PROTEIN

Saturated Fat	1.5g (7%DV)
Trans Fat	0g
Cholesterol	0mg (0%DV)

Sodium	140mg (6%DV)
Dietary Fiber	1g (5%DV)
Total Sugars	<1g

%DV (Percent Daily Values) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your daily value may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.

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Ingredients and Allergens

Lay’s Classic Potato Chips Ingredients

Lay’s potato chips are made with only three ingredients: Potatoes, Vegetable Oil, and Salt.

The Vegetable Oil used to cook these chips may include one or a combination of the following: canola oil, corn oil, soybean oil, and/or sunflower oil.

Allergens

According to the FDA, the most common food allergens are milk, peanuts, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, soy, tree nuts, wheat and sesame.

The classic potato chips by Lay’s are made with only three ingredients and do not include any of the food items recognized as common allergens.

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Snack Chips Comparison

Compare Nutrition Facts: Chips & Dips

I put this chart together to help you easily compare the calories, fat, carbs, protein, and sodium in popular Lay’s snack chips and dips.

Let us know in the comments section below which of these chips and dips are your favorite snacks.

Use the small arrows in the top row to sort by product, calories, fat, carbs, or protein. If you’re viewing this table on a smaller device, click on the green plus icons to expand each row and display additional information.

Product	Calories	Fat	Carbs	Protein	Sodium	Fiber	Sugars
Lay’s Baked Original Potato Chips	120	3.5g	22g	2g	160mg	1g	2g
Lay’s Cheddar & Sour Cream Potato Chips	160	10g	15g	2g	170mg	1g	1g
Lay’s Classic Potato Chips	160	10g	15g	2g	170mg	1g	<1g
Lay’s Flamin’ Hot Potato Chips	160	10g	15g	2g	190mg	1g	1g
Lay’s Kettle Cooked Original Potato Chips	150	9g	17g	2g	90mg	1g	<1g
Lay’s Layers Sour Cream & Onion Potato Bites	150	10g	14g	<1g	200mg	<1g	<1g
Lay’s Layers Three Cheese	150	10g	15g	<1g	200mg	<1g	<1g
Lay’s Poppables Honey BBQ Potato Bites	150	8g	17g	1g	220mg	1g	1g
Lay’s Poppables Sea Salt & Vinegar	140	8g	16g	0g	220mg	<1g	<1g
Lay’s Simply Barbecue Thick Cut Potato Chips	150	9g	16g	2g	150mg	1g	1g
Lay’s Simply Sea Salt Thick Cut Potato Chips	160	10g	15g	2g	160mg	1g	<1g
Lay’s Sour Cream & Onion Potato Chips	160	10g	15g	2g	160mg	<1g	1g
Lay’s STAX Bacon Cheddar Potato Skins	140	8g	17g	2g	180mg	1g	1g
Lay’s STAX Buffalo Wing Ranch Potato Chips	140	8g	17g	2g	180mg	1g	<1g
Lay’s STAX Original Chips	150	8g	17g	2g	140mg	1g	<1g
Lay’s Wavy Hickory BBQ Potato Chips	80	10g	16g	2g	140mg	1g	1g
Lay’s Wavy Lightly Salted Potato Chips	160	10g	15g	2g	70mg	1g	<1g
Lay’s Wavy Ranch Potato Chips	160	10g	15g	2g	140mg	1g	1g
Lay’s Wavy Reduced Fat	140	7g	18g	2g	160mg	2g
Lay’s Creamy Jalapeno Dip	60	6g	1g	1g	170mg	<1g	<1g
Lay’s French Onion Dip	60	5g	2g	<1g	190mg	<1g	0g
Lay’s Smooth Ranch Dip	80	5g	2g	<1g	200mg	<1g	0g

Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.

Nutrition facts and ingredients source: Lay’s