Calories in
snacks, potato chips, cheese-flavor
496 kcal per 100 g Snacks, potato chips, cheese-flavor contains 496 calories per 100 grams, or about 141 calories per oz. Per 100 g it provides 8.5 g protein, 57.7 g carbohydrate and 27.2 g fat.
By calories that splits 45% carbohydrate, 7% protein, 48% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | 28.4 g | 141 | 2.4 g | 16.4 g | 7.7 g |
| 1 bag (6 oz) | 170.0 g | 843 | 14.5 g | 98.1 g | 46.2 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 496 kcal | 141 kcal |
| Protein | 8.5 g | 2.4 g |
| Total fat | 27.2 g | 7.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 8.6 g | 2.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 57.7 g | 16.4 g |
| Fibre | 5.2 g | 1.5 g |
| Sodium | 458.0 mg | 130.1 mg |
| Potassium | 1,528.0 mg | 434.0 mg |
| Calcium | 72.0 mg | 20.4 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 54.1 mg | 15.4 mg |
| Vitamin A | 10.0 µg | 2.8 µg |
| Cholesterol | 4.0 mg | 1.1 mg |
| Water | 1.8 g | 0.5 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 169682). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How snacks, potato chips, cheese-flavor compares
Among the 44 snacks items on this site, snacks, potato chips, cheese-flavor ranks 13 of 44 by calorie density, against a category average of 444 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 12% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 1.7 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one oz (141 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 29 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in snacks, potato chips, cheese-flavor?
Snacks, potato chips, cheese-flavor contains 496 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 141 calories per oz. It also provides 8.5 g of protein, 57.7 g of carbohydrate and 27.2 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of snacks, potato chips, cheese-flavor?
By calories, snacks, potato chips, cheese-flavor is roughly 45% carbohydrate, 7% protein and 48% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a oz?
About 29 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the snacks, potato chips, cheese-flavor I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within snacks.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Snacks, potato chips, cheese-flavor". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.