Preparation, uses, and tips
Serve corn chips with low-fat bean dip; top salads with carrot chips for a healthier crunch
than croutons.
Buying and storing tips
Buy chips in smaller bags for maximum freshness. Store them, unopened, in a cool, dark
cupboard for up to six months. Store opened chips in a sealed plastic bag for up to one week.
Choose lower-fat, lower-sodium varieties, and avoid those that contain saturated fat or
hydrogenated oils.
Varieties
Chips are most commonly made from potatoes or corn, but may also be made from other fruits
and vegetables, such as sweet potatoes, blue potatoes, carrots, and apples, as well as more
unusual vegetables, such as taro root. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Low-fat and
fat-free versions, low-sodium varieties, and chips cooked in olive oil and unhydrogenated oil are also
available.
Nutrition Highlights
Potato chips (plain), 1 oz. (about 28g)
Calories: 158
Protein: 1.7g
Carbohydrate: 14.5g
Total Fat: 11g
Fiber: 1.02g