KETO VERDICTNO
Ultra–high carb (~50g net per 100g; ~14–17g per 1 oz/28g) and typically fried in seed oils—not keto-friendly. If a craving hits, pre-portion a tiny amount and plan carbs, but better to choose keto alternatives.
Are Potato Chips Keto?
Chips & Crackers
Ultra–high carb (~50g net per 100g; ~14–17g per 1 oz/28g) and typically fried in seed oils—not keto-friendly. If a craving hits, pre-portion a tiny amount and plan carbs, but better to choose keto alternatives.
Each 100g serving packs 50.7g net carbs, which is far too high for keto.
- Net carbs (100g)50.7g
- Keto verdictNot keto
- CategoryChips & Crackers
WHY IT'S NOT KETO-FRIENDLY
- Not recommended for keto: very high starch raises blood glucose and insulin
- Easy to overeat; hyper-palatable and energy-dense
- Often fried in high-omega-6 seed oils (e.g., sunflower/safflower), which many keto eaters try to limit
- Better crunchy substitutes exist (pork rinds, cheese crisps, seaweed snacks)
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Potatoes contain potassium and vitamin B6 in the whole-food form, but most chips offer minimal micronutrients relative to calories
PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS
STANDARD PREPARATION
If consumed, pre-portion ~10–15g into a bowl, pair with a high-fat dip (ranch, blue cheese) to increase satiety, and log the carbs precisely.