Classic
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Classic by Lay's scores 9/10 for Clean Label based on processed food (nova 3).
Classic by Lay's provides 578 calories, 7.1g protein, 35.3g fat, and 56.4g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.2g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Energy, Clean Label, Kids / Growing health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Minimal sugar content at just 0.0g per 100g.
- ✓Contains no detected additives — a clean ingredient list.
- ⚠High in saturated fat (14.1g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 578 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
Classic by Lay's sits near the middle of the chips category with 578 kcal per 100g (category avg: 632).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 578 kcal per 100g (category avg: 632)
- •Protein: 7.1g per 100g (category avg: 7.3g)
- •Fiber: 3.5g per 100g (category avg: 4.7g)
- •Saturated fat: 14.1g per 100g
- •Sodium: 494mg 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 14.1g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
Better Alternatives
Classic is a solid choice in its category. For variety, browse other top-scoring chips products on NutritionRanked.
Ingredients
potatoes, vegetable oil (sunflower, corn and/or canola oil, and salt.