While chips are considered to be a favorite snack among kids, it is considered “junk food” because of its lack of nutrition, high sodium content, and high-calorie count. But many people often wonder about the Vitamin C content in chips.
So let’s get to the question – Do Chips Contain Vitamin C?
Quick Answer: In fact, most chips have Vitamin C. However, the amount of Vitamin C that chips have is extremely low when you compare it to the number of calories that it has.
Let’s look at the Vitamin C content of different types of chips and see how much Vitamin C they have per calorie…
Vitamin C in Chips by Quantity
- A 100g of potato chips has an absurd 531.3 kcal while only having 20 mg of Vitamin C. This would translate to 0.037 mg of Vitamin C per 1 kcal, which is very low.
- Corn chips have 548 kcal, which is almost the same as potato chips, but have no Vitamin C whatsoever.
- Banana chips are often considered healthy treats in tropical countries. They contain only 6.3 mg of Vitamin C per 520 kcal. Again, an extremely low amount for the number of calories they have.
Are Chips a Good Source of Vitamin C?
Overall, chips have low amounts of Vitamin C. When you compare to oranges which have 1.13 mg of Vitamin C per calorie (113mg per 100 calories), it’s obvious that you’re best off just sticking with the oranges!
Chips might be a fun and tasty snack, but they aren’t health-promoting nor are they a good source of Vitamin C. In order to meet your daily Vitamin C needs, stick with fruits and vegetables such as whole oranges (not orange juice) if you’re interested in the healthiest options.
Hey, I’m Joey. I’ve been cooking since I was a little kid and love everything about it. You can find my writing about food, kitchen appliances (such as blenders) and much more. Thanks for stopping by!
