Potato Chips Nutrition: A Balanced Look at Health & Calories

Potato chips can be a quick snack for those on the go. There are many who believe that potato chips are a horrible snack. While potato chips have many negative nutritional points, they also have positive nutritional points.

Serving Size

• The United States Department of Agriculture (U.S.D.A.) lists a serving of plain, salted potato chips as one, 8 oz. bag. The facts here focus on a smaller serving of 1 oz.

Fat

• Potato chips are known for being high in fat. One single ounce serving has 16 percent of your daily value of fat with 10 g, and 3 g of saturated fat.

Omega-6

• Many fail to realize that plain potato chips have omega-6 fatty acids, which are healthy for the body. One serving has 3354 mg of omega-6.

Vitamins

• Potato chips actually have some nutritional benefits, in terms of vitamins. Potato chips can be a good source of Vitamin C (9 percent of daily value), Vitamin E (9 percent) Vitamin K (8 percent), Vitamin B6 (10 percent) and Panothenic Acid (12 percent).

Minerals

• Potato chips can also be a good source of minerals. One serving can be a good source of Manganese (9 percent) and Potassium (13 percent).