Potato Chips (Naturel)
Quick answer
A medium portion of Potato Chips (Naturel) (25 g) contains 134 kcal, with 11.4 g of net carbohydrates and 1.6 g of protein. Its glycemic index is 54 (Low) for how fast it raises blood sugar, while its glycemic load per portion is 6.2 (Low) for its actual effect.
- Carbs12.5 g38.3%
- Protein1.6 g4.8%
- Fat8.2 g56.9%
- Fibre1.1 g
Percentages of total energy (calories)
Salted potato chips are among the most eaten snacks in the world, known in the Netherlands as chips naturel. Fresh potatoes are sliced very thin and fried in hot vegetable oil until the water evaporates and they turn crisp, then sprinkled with salt. The main challenge is the combination of fast starch, high fat and salt: together they activate the brain’s reward centres, which explains why it is so hard to stop after the first handful. Chips provide 535 kcal and 33g of fat per 100g, so they are a treat that calls for attention to portion size.
💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
A sensible portion is a small 25g bag (about 134 kcal). Avoid eating straight from a 200g family bag; put your portion in a small bowl so you can see how much you are having.
Best preparation methods
Add cucumber and carrot sticks next to your chips and dip them in a herby Greek yogurt dip: the extra protein and fibre make you fuller and help you eat fewer chips.
Important Nutritional Note
Salted chips contain about 1.3g of salt per 100g, so take care if you have high blood pressure. Frying starchy food at high temperatures also forms acrylamide, so limit chips for children and avoid dark or burnt crisps.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (25 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 535 kcal | 133.8 kcal |
| Protein | 6.3 g | 1.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 50 g | 12.5 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 45.6 g | 11.4 g |
| Fat | 33 g | 8.2 g |
| Dietary fibre | 4.4 g | 1.1 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
Among the foods in Fast food with a glycemic index (29), it ranks 10 (lowest first).
Smart alternatives from the same family:
Frequently asked questions
Is Potato Chips (Naturel) good for weight loss?
Potato Chips (Naturel) provides 535 kcal per 100 g, so it is high in calories and fits a weight-loss plan only in small, measured amounts; a 25 g portion gives 134 kcal.
How does Potato Chips (Naturel) affect blood sugar?
Its glycemic index is 54 (Low), a clinically reviewed estimate rather than a laboratory measurement. A typical 25 g portion has a glycemic load of 6.2 (Low), so the effect of this portion on blood sugar is limited.
What is the nutritional value of a typical portion of Potato Chips (Naturel)?
A typical 25 g portion of Potato Chips (Naturel) provides about 134 kcal, 1.6 g protein, 12.5 g carbohydrate, 8.2 g fat and 1.1 g fibre.
How many calories are in a small bag of chips compared with a family bag?
A small 25g bag contains about 134 kcal, while a 200g family bag holds more than 1,070 kcal, roughly half of an adult’s daily energy needs.
Do salted potato chips raise blood sugar quickly in people with diabetes?
Their glycemic index is low (54) because the fat absorbed during frying slows stomach emptying, and the glycemic load of a 25g bag is about 6.2. But they are high in carbohydrate (50g per 100g), so the glycemic load builds up quickly once you go beyond a small portion.
Why is it so hard to stop eating chips once you start?
Chips melt quickly in the mouth, so they seem lighter than they are (an effect known as vanishing caloric density), and the mix of fat, salt and crunchy starch activates the brain’s reward pathways before fullness signals arrive, so you keep reaching into the bag without noticing.
Read also
- HbA1c & Insulin Resistance: Comprehensive Clinical GuideArticle
- Prediabetes: How to Stop the Train and Lower Your HbA1cGuide
- Gestational Diabetes Guide: Normal Levels and Foods to EatGuide
References & Scientific Sources
- The glycemic index of this food is a clinically reviewed estimate by the WiBo Health medical team, not a laboratory measurement from the International GI Tables (Atkinson 2021). GI bands (low ≤ 55 · medium 56–69 · high ≥ 70) follow: ISO 26642:2010. Food products — Determination of the glycaemic index (GI) and recommendation for food classification. International Organization for Standardization; 2010. www.iso.org/standard/43633.html
- Definition of available carbohydrate and glycemic load: FAO/WHO. Carbohydrates in human nutrition: report of a joint FAO/WHO expert consultation. FAO Food and Nutrition Paper 66. Rome; 1998. www.fao.org/4/w8079e/w8079e00.htm
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.