Classic Potato Chips
Ingredients · 3
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Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 550 kcal | 220 kcal |
| Fat | 35 g | 14 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.75 g | 1.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 55 g | 22 g |
| Sugars | 2.5 g | 1 g |
| Fiber | 5 g | 2 g |
| Protein | 5 g | 2 g |
| Sodium | 0.6 g | 0.24 g |
Common questions
Is Lay's Classic Potato Chips healthy?
Lay's Classic Potato Chips scores 49/100 on Tallow — our okay band. That number comes from what is on the label: the ingredients, how processed it is, and what it is packaged in. Per serving it carries 2g fiber, 2g protein and 1g sugar. It is not a verdict on your diet — Tallow does not weigh calories, portion size or how often you eat it, so a high score means the ingredients are clean, not that the food is unlimited.
What is in Lay's Classic Potato Chips?
Lay's Classic Potato Chips lists 3 ingredients, starting with Specially Selected Potatoes, Vegetable Oil and Salt. Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so the first few make up most of what you are eating.
How many calories are in Lay's Classic Potato Chips?
220 kcal per serving, or 550 kcal per 100g. Calories are only part of the picture — Tallow scores Lay's Classic Potato Chips on what the ingredients are, not how many calories they carry.
Does Lay's Classic Potato Chips contain seed oils?
How processed is Lay's Classic Potato Chips?
How does Lay's Classic Potato Chips compare to other chips & crisps?
At 49/100 Lay's Classic Potato Chips lands mid-scale — below the typical score in chips & crisps, but clear of the bottom band. A higher-scoring option in chips & crisps is GreenWise PUBLIX GREEN WISE ORGANIC YELLOW CORN TORTILLA CHIPS at 100/100.
Is Lay's Classic Potato Chips organic?
Full methodology: how we score products.