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Pretzels vs Potato chips: calories and nutrition compared
The short answer
Gram for gram, there are about 39% more calories in potato chips than in pretzels. Per 100 g: pretzels ≈384 calories, potato chips ≈532. In a typical portion, 1 oz of pretzels is about 109 calories and 1 oz of potato chips about 149.
Side by side, per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Pretzels | Potato chips |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 384 kcal | 532 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g | 6.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 80.4 g | 53.8 g |
| of which sugars | 2.2 g | 0.3 g |
| Fibre | 3.4 g | 3.1 g |
| Fat | 2.9 g | 34 g |
Per typical portion
| Portion | Grams | Calories | Protein | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pretzels | 1 oz | 28 g | 109 | 2.9 g |
| Potato chips | 1 oz | 28 g | 149 | 1.8 g |
Protein per 100 calories
Per 100 calories: about 2.6 g of protein in pretzels, about 1.2 g in potato chips.
Which one to pick
- Fewer calories per bite: Pretzels.
- More protein per calorie: Pretzels.
Both can fit your day. How much you eat changes the total more than which one you pick, so weigh or measure the portion when it matters.
Source
Nutrient values from USDA FoodData Central: Pretzels (FDC 167555), Potato chips (FDC 169677).
Full nutrition pages: Pretzels · Potato chips