Calories in Crisps / potato chips
Per 1 small bag, 30 g
Crisps / potato chips have 160 calories per 1 small bag, 30 g. That is about 8% of a 2,000-calorie day. The same serving provides 1.9 g of protein, 15.0 g of carbohydrate, 10.0 g of fat and 1.2 g of fibre. Per 100 g, that works out at 533 calories and 6.3 g of protein. Against the thresholds EU food labelling uses, they qualify as a source of fibre. Around 55% of the calories are fat, and the small bag is genuinely small.
Calories and macros
| Per 1 small bag, 30 g | Serving | Per 100 g | % of daily intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 160 kcal | 533 kcal | 8% |
| Protein | 1.9 g | 6.3 g | 4% |
| Carbohydrate | 15.0 g | 50.0 g | 6% |
| Fat | 10.0 g | 33.3 g | 14% |
| Fibre | 1.2 g | 4.0 g | 4% |
Daily intake percentages use the EU reference intakes an average adult label is based on: 2,000 kcal, 50 g protein, 260 g carbohydrate, 70 g fat, 30 g fibre.
What this is good for
These are the nutrition claims this food would qualify for under EU labelling rules — thresholds, not opinions.
Worth knowing
Figures are for a typical example and will vary by brand, ripeness and how it was cooked. For a target of your own, run the calorie calculator or take the short quiz. To log this without doing the arithmetic, Joules is free.
Figures last reviewed 29 August 2026.
Common questions about crisps / potato chips
How many calories are in crisps / potato chips?
Crisps / potato chips have 160 calories per 1 small bag, 30 g, which is about 8% of a 2,000-calorie day.
How many calories are in 100 g of crisps / potato chips?
100 g of crisps / potato chips contains 533 calories.
How much protein is in crisps / potato chips?
One serving of 1 small bag, 30 g provides 1.9 g of protein — 6.3 g per 100 g, or 4% of the 50 g daily reference intake.
How many carbs are in crisps / potato chips?
One serving of 1 small bag, 30 g contains 15.0 g of carbohydrate, of which 1.2 g is fibre.
What are crisps / potato chips a good source of?
Measured against EU food labelling thresholds, crisps / potato chips qualify as a source of fibre. 3 g or more of fibre per 100 g.