How much fiber is in potato chips?
0.9 gfiber in 1 oz (about 22 chips) (28 g)
That’s 3% of the Daily Value, under the 10% the FDA calls a good source. It still adds up over a day.
- Per serving
- 0.9 g
- Daily Value
- 3%
- Per 100 g
- 3.1 g
- In soups, snacks and other foods
- #23 of 25
Soluble and insoluble fiber
Soluble 0.2 g (26%)Insoluble 0.6 g (74%)
Soluble fiber turns to gel and helps with cholesterol and blood sugar. Insoluble fiber adds bulk and keeps you regular.
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Compared with other soups, snacks and other foods
| # | Food | Serving | Fiber | % DV | Soluble · insoluble |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 cup | 9.4 g | 34% | No split data | |
| 2 | 1 cup | 8.4 g | 30% | No split data | |
| 3 | 1 cup | 8.4 g | 30% | No split data | |
| 4 | Bean and cheese burrito1 burrito | 1 burrito | 7.8 g | 28% | No split data |
| 5 | French fries1 medium serving | 1 medium serving | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| 23 | Potato chips1 oz (about 22 chips) | 1 oz (about 22 chips) | 0.9 g | 3% |
Questions
How much fiber is in potato chips?
Potato chips has 0.9 g of fiber in 1 oz (about 22 chips) (28 g), 3% of the Daily Value. That’s 3.1 g of fiber per 100 g.
Is potato chips high in fiber?
Not especially. One serving gives 3% of the Daily Value, under the 10% the FDA calls a good source.
Is the fiber in potato chips soluble or insoluble?
Both. A serving has 0.2 g of soluble and 0.6 g of insoluble fiber, so it’s 26% soluble.
How does potato chips compare with other soups, snacks and other foods?
It ranks #23 of 25 soups, snacks and other foods in FiberKit by fiber per serving. Lentil soup leads with 9.4 g in 1 cup.
What’s a higher-fiber swap for potato chips?
Rye crispbread has 5 g in 2 crispbreads. That’s 4.1 g more than a serving of potato chips. Also try air-popped popcorn (3.5 g) or whole-wheat crackers (2.9 g).
Fiber: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 169677. Values are for the serving shown and vary with variety and cooking.