Ruffles - Lightly Salted Potato Chips has a very high-calorie, high-carb, very high-fat and average-protein content.
The food contains 52g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 4 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.
It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.
Ideally consumed as a Snack.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 27, for Ruffles - Lightly Salted Potato Chips, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 3% | |
| Calories from Fat | 59% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 38% |
Why this is good for you
- No Cholesterol
Why this is bad for you
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 280 mg | 11.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 52 g | 17.3% | Top 30% | High |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g | 8% | Top 30% | High |
| Sugars | 0 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4 g | 8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 36 g | 55.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Saturated Fat | 4 g | 20% | Top 30% | High |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18 g 27.7%
Saturated Fat 2 g 10%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 140 mg 5.8%
Total Carbohydrates 26 g 8.7%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Sugars 0 g
Protein 2 g 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium Iron
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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