Calories in
snacks, taro chips
498 kcal per 100 g Snacks, taro chips contains 498 calories per 100 grams, or about 141 calories per oz. Per 100 g it provides 2.3 g protein, 68.1 g carbohydrate and 24.9 g fat.
By calories that splits 54% carbohydrate, 2% protein, 44% 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 | 0.7 g | 19.3 g | 7.1 g |
| 10 chips | 23.0 g | 115 | 0.5 g | 15.7 g | 5.7 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 498 kcal | 141 kcal |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 0.7 g |
| Total fat | 24.9 g | 7.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 6.4 g | 1.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 68.1 g | 19.3 g |
| Fibre | 7.2 g | 2.0 g |
| Sugars | 3.8 g | 1.1 g |
| Sodium | 342.0 mg | 97.1 mg |
| Potassium | 755.0 mg | 214.4 mg |
| Calcium | 60.0 mg | 17.0 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 5.0 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin A | 7.0 µg | 2.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 2.0 g | 0.6 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 168865). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How snacks, taro chips compares
Among the 44 snacks items on this site, snacks, taro chips ranks 12 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 0.5 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, taro chips?
Snacks, taro chips contains 498 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 141 calories per oz. It also provides 2.3 g of protein, 68.1 g of carbohydrate and 24.9 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of snacks, taro chips?
By calories, snacks, taro chips is roughly 54% carbohydrate, 2% protein and 44% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-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, taro chips 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, taro chips". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.