Lay's Potato Chips

Name: Lay's Potato Chips
Brand: Lay'S

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Lay'S · 1 serving (20 g)

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1 serving (20 g)

Amount Per 100g

Calories539

% Daily Value*

Total Fat33.1g51%

Saturated Fat14.5g73%

Sodium826mg36%

Total Carbohydrate53.4g18%

Total Sugars2.5g

Protein6.9g14%

Vitamin C11%

Iron3%

* % Daily Values based on 2,000 kcal diet. Tap any nutrient for details. Source: Product label · Values may vary.

Portion Guide

Portion	Cal	Fat	Sugar
Small handful(25g)	134.7	8.3g	0.6g
1 pack(52g)	280.3	17.2g	1.3g

Ingredients

Listed by weight. Codes explained below.

Decoded

potato, edible vegetable oil (sunflower oil, corn oil, and/or canola oil), spices and condiments (onion powder, chilli powder, dry mango powder, coriander powder, ginger powder, garlic powder, black pepper powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, salt, black salt, sugar, tomato powder, citric acid, tartaric acid, natural flavors (e160b) – Annatto – natural orange-yellow color

Additives

Based on FSSAI/EFSA/FDA/WHO. Tap to expand.

BEST AS A TREAT

Why: Watch the sodium + saturated fat

OK use: Occasional treat only

Key Number

Per 100g15g sat fat

WHO limit22g

66%of daily limit

Big portion of daily saturated fat allowance.

NOVA 4

Ultra-Processed Foods

Industrial formulations with little to no whole foods, containing additives.

Processing level ≠ harm. NOVA info

Real Talk

→Pour into a small bowl. Never eat from the bag.
→High sodium - drink extra water and eat light the rest of the day.

Alternatives

Roasted makhana – crunchy, low kcal, high fiber
Roasted chana – protein-rich, satisfying crunch
Homemade popcorn – whole grain, control the salt

ELI5

Snack / Treat

What is this?

Thin, crispy snacks typically made from potatoes.

Typical portion?

~50g. Label shows per 100g.

Per 50g portion

269 kcal, 1g sugar

Is that a lot?

1g is 4% of the WHO guideline of 25g free sugar per day. That is a small amount.

Top ingredients

potato, edible vegetable oil (by weight)

Claims

Natural: May contain ingredients derived from natural sources.

Additives

INS 160b: Annatto, from achiote seeds

NOVA 4

ultra-processed, factory-made with many additives

Usage

Best enjoyed as an occasional treat, not an everyday habit.

Treats are part of life. Enjoy them occasionally without guilt, not daily.

Disclaimer: Nutribaba provides general nutrition information for awareness only. It is not medical or dietary advice. Data sourced from product labels and relevant regulatory sources. Data may vary by batch, region, or formulation—always check actual packaging or consult a qualified professional. This assessment does not replace FSSAI labelling requirements or medical advice.