Cheddar & sour cream Potato chips
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Cheddar & sour cream Potato chips by Lay's scores 7/10 for Energy based on good carb content for sustained energy.
Cheddar & sour cream Potato chips by Lay's provides 571 calories, 7.1g protein, 35.7g fat, and 53.6g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.2g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Energy health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sodium content (2203mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
- ⚠High in saturated fat (12.8g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
Deep Analysis
Cheddar & sour cream Potato chips by Lay's sits near the middle of the chips category with 571 kcal per 100g (category avg: 632).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 571 kcal per 100g (category avg: 632)
- •Protein: 7.1g per 100g (category avg: 7.3g)
- •Sugars: 3.6g per 100g (category avg: 4.8g)
- •Saturated fat: 12.8g per 100g
- •Sodium: 2203mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for general healthy eating with moderate portions. Not the best choice if you're watching saturated fat for heart health.
Watch Out
- ⚠Saturated fat at 12.8g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Sodium at 2203mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 4406mg — roughly 192% of the daily limit.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Cheddar & sour cream Potato chips doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the chips category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Sunflower. Corn, and/or Canola Oil), Cheddar & Sour Cream Seasoning (Maltodextrin [Made From Corn], Whev. Salt, Cheddar Cheese [Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt. Enzymes], Onion Powder, Corn Oil, Natural Flavor, Canola Oil, Buttermilk, Sour Cream [Cultured Cream, Skim Milk], Butter [Cream, Salt], Sodium Caseinate, Yeast Extract, Lactose, Citric Acid, Skim Milk, Blue Cheese [Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Lactic Acid, Paprika Extracts, Garlic Powder, Whey Protein Isolate, Milk Protein Concentrate, Annatto Extracts, and Sunflower Oil). CONTAINS MILK INGREDIENTS.