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Calorie & Nutrition Information for Tesco Ready Salted Potato Chips

Tesco Ready Salted Potato Chips contains 531 kcal per 100g, with 5.3g of protein, 56.3g of carbohydrates, and 30.8g of fat. At 531 kcal per 100g, it is an energy-dense food.

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Nutritional Overview

Tesco Ready Salted Potato Chips is a food item that can be part of a varied diet. Per 100g serving, it provides 531 kcal of energy, 5.3g of protein, 56.3g of carbohydrates, and 30.8g of fat.

Under UK FSA traffic-light labelling, this food is classified as high in fat with 30.8g per 100g (2.9g of which is saturated). The NHS recommends that fat makes up no more than 35% of daily energy intake. Portion awareness is advisable when including it regularly.

With only 0.5g of sugar per 100g, it meets the UK/EU "low sugar" nutrition-claim threshold. This makes it a suitable choice for those reducing their sugar intake as part of a balanced diet.

This is an energy-dense food at 531 kcal per 100g, largely due to its fat content (30.8g per 100g). Fat provides 9 calories per gram, more than double that of protein or carbohydrates. While it can be part of a balanced diet, portion control is recommended to avoid exceeding daily calorie needs. Tesco Ready Salted Potato Chips brings 531 kcal to every 100g eaten. Our calorie food counter tracks it honestly instead of leaving you to estimate by eye.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Tesco Ready Salted Potato Chips?

Tesco Ready Salted Potato Chips contains 531 kcal per 100g, which is approximately 27% of the recommended daily intake of 2,000 kcal for an average adult. This is considered energy-dense.

Is Tesco Ready Salted Potato Chips high in fat?

Yes, according to FSA traffic-light guidelines, Tesco Ready Salted Potato Chips is classified as high in fat with 30.8g per 100g (the threshold is 17.5g). Of this, 2.9g is saturated fat.

Is Tesco Ready Salted Potato Chips low in sugar?

Yes, Tesco Ready Salted Potato Chips has only 0.5g of sugar per 100g, meeting the UK/EU "low sugar" nutrition-claim threshold.

Why is Tesco Ready Salted Potato Chips so high in calories?

At 531 kcal per 100g, Tesco Ready Salted Potato Chips is energy-dense, primarily due to its high fat content (30.8g per 100g). Fat provides 9 calories per gram, more than double that of protein or carbohydrates.

Sources & References

Data source for this food

  1. Open Food Facts — manufacturer's official product page

General nutrition references

  1. British Nutrition Foundation — UK nutrition science and education
  2. USDA FoodData Central — US Department of Agriculture food composition database
  3. NHS Eat Well — UK National Health Service dietary guidance
  4. Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) — UK government dietary recommendations and nutrient reference values
  5. World Health Organization (WHO) Nutrition — global dietary guidelines and public health nutrition

Nutritional values are per 100g unless otherwise stated and are provided for general information only. Not a substitute for professional dietary or medical advice. If you have a health condition, allergy, or are pregnant, consult a qualified healthcare professional. Values may vary depending on brand, preparation method, and serving size.