Corn Chips
Corn Chips is an everyday vegetable or savoury staple used in home cooking worldwide.
Nutrition per 100 g
Standardised to 100 g of corn chips for fair comparison. Typical serving: 30 g — 162 kcal per 30 g serving.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (30 g) | Per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 540 kcal | 162 kcal | 100 kcal |
| Protein | 6.3 g | 1.9 g | 1.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 57.3 g | 17.2 g | 10.6 g |
| Fat | 33.3 g | 10 g | 6.2 g |
| Fibre | 4 g | 1.2 g | 0.7 g |
Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.
Micronutrients
Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of corn chips, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (30 g) | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 3 µg | 0.9 µg | <1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 7.2 mg | 2.2 mg | 48% |
| Vitamin K | 16.8 µg | 5 µg | 14% |
| Thiamin | 0.047 mg | 0.014 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin | 0.078 mg | 0.023 mg | 6% |
| Niacin | 0.84 mg | 0.25 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 mg | 0.051 mg | 10% |
| Folate | 8 µg | 2.4 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 mg | 0.057 mg | 4% |
| Choline | 12.1 mg | 3.6 mg | 2% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 138 mg | 41.4 mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 0.36 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 72 mg | 21.6 mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 194 mg | 58.2 mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 144 mg | 43.2 mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 514 mg | 154 mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 1.3 mg | 0.39 mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 7.6 µg | 2.3 µg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 0.03 mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.33 mg | 0.099 mg | 14% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central — Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain
% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.
Why eat corn chips?
- Micronutrients for relatively few calories when portions stay reasonable.
- Corn Chips is an everyday vegetable or savoury staple used in home cooking worldwide.
How to include it
- Cook simply with olive oil and an acid, or eat raw where appropriate.
- Typical pairing ideas: Olive oil, Garlic, Lemon.
Things to consider
- Easy to over-consume relative to hunger; treat as an occasional or measured item.
Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.
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