Flamin' Hot
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Flamin' Hot by Lay's scores 7/10 for Energy based on good carb content for sustained energy.
Flamin' Hot by Lay's provides 571 calories, 7.1g protein, 35.7g fat, and 57.1g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.3g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Energy health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding its nutritional aspects.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 571 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
Flamin' Hot 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)
- •Fiber: 1.0g per 100g (category avg: 4.7g)
- •Saturated fat: 5.4g per 100g
- •Sodium: 679mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for general healthy eating with moderate portions.
Watch Out
- ⚠Saturated fat at 5.4g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Sodium at 679mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1357mg — roughly 59% 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 Flamin' Hot doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for higher-fiber choices for better digestive health, 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), Flamin' Hot Seasoning (Maltodextrin [Made From Corn], Salt, Dextrose, Sunflower Oil, Malted Barley Flour, Sugar, Tomato Powder, Torula Yeast, Natural Flavor, Yeast Extract, Onion Powder, Citric Acid, Gum Arabic, Vegetable Juice [Color], Garlic Powder, Spices, Milk Protein Concentrate, and Annatto Extracts).