What Are the Chip Bag Sizes? - MeasuringKnowHow

There’s nothing that’s more satisfying but less filling than a family-size bag of chips. Sure, they’re not the healthiest food item out there, but the accompanying crunch with every bite is what makes them so delectable. But have you ever wondered how big a bag of chips actually is?

The most common chip bag size is 8 ounces, which is supposedly enough for a group of 8 people. A family-size bag of chips is usually around 10.25 ounces and contains enough chips to feed a group of 13, so they say.

Of course, the size of a chip bag varies from brand to brand. In this guide, I’ll cover the bag sizes for various chip brands and their nutrition facts. Don’t be too surprised when you see your favorite brand of potato chips with less-than-healthy nutrition labels!

Chip Bag Sizes

Unfortunately, there is no single-size bag of chips that fits all. You would have to look at individual brands to find the weight of a bag of chips. Let’s take a look at the various bag sizes for some of the country’s most popular chip brands.

Herr’s

Herr’s is a brand of chips that’s most known for its wide variety of flavors. You can actually taste the distinct spices between the flavors, but the downside is that the chips lack size consistency. In a single bag, you may find one excessively large chip accompanied by broken fragments that make a mess. That said, it’s still a nice brand of chips to have during barbecues.

Common Sizes:

1.12 oz.
2.35 oz.
7.5 oz.
14 oz.

Nutrition Facts (per 28 grams or 13 chips):

150 calories
9 g fat
2.5 g saturated fat
4.5 g polyunsaturated fat
2 g monosaturated fat
440 mg sodium
15 g carbohydrates
2 g protein

Terra

Terra is a relatively new entrant in the chip market. The first Terra bag was sold roughly 20 years ago, and it was made with real vegetable slices, unlike many of its competitors who stick to potato-based powders and binders.

Another thing that makes Terra chips stand out is its simple-to-read ingredients list. In my humble opinion, with the exception of the potato chips, all Terra vegetable chips are worth trying.

Common Sizes:

1 oz.
6.8 oz.
7.5 oz.

Nutrition Facts (per 1-oz bag):

150 calories
8 g fat
120 mg sodium
90 mg potassium
14 g carbohydrates
2 g dietary fiber
30 mg calcium

Ruffles

If you spent a considerable amount of time in the US, then Ruffles chips are probably a huge part of your childhood. These were perfect for backyard barbecues or watching Monday Night Football with the boys. Whether you dipped them in sour cream or ate them straight-up, Ruffles were the go-to snack for nearly any occasion.

Common Sizes:

1 oz.
8.5 oz.
10 oz.
13 oz.

Nutrition Facts (per 28 grams or 12 chips):

160 calories
10 g total fat
1.5 g saturated fat
150 mg sodium
15 g carbohydrates
1 g dietary fiber
1 g sugars
2 g protein
350 mg potassium

Sun Chips

Sun Chips made quite the splash roughly three decades ago when it was first launched. The creators decided to give chips a unique twist by coming up with a crispy delight that was made with 100% whole grain. If you’re wondering what gives Sun Chips its distinct flavor and texture, that’s the secret!

Is Sun Chips as healthy as its ads want us to believe? Probably not, but then again, are you eating chips because you want to stay in shape?

Common Sizes:

1 oz.
7 oz.
10.5 oz.

Nutrition Facts (per 28 grams or 16 chips):

140 calories
6 g total fat
0.5 g saturated fat
110 mg sodium
19 g carbohydrates
2 g protein
10 mg calcium
0.6 mg iron
70 mg potassium

Lays

Lays chips have been the American classic for a good part of the last century, and it’s not hard to see why. When people think of chips, Lays usually pops into mind, though there’s one flavor that will forever remain in our hearts—sour cream and onion.

However, it’s the innovation of flavors that makes Lays a force to be reckoned with. There are only 4 guaranteed things in this world: taxes, death, trouble, and the upcoming release of a new Lays flavor.

Common Sizes:

1.5 oz.
8 oz.
12.5 oz.

Nutrition Facts (per 1-oz. bag):

160 calories
10 g fat
1.5 g saturated fat
170 mg sodium
1 g fiber
2 g protein
10 mg calcium
350 mg potassium

Doritos

The age-old question—of which is better: Cool Ranch or Nacho Cheese—has split families and friendships asunder. However, there’s one thing we can all agree on: regardless of the flavor, Doritos are the perfect snack chip for any occasion. Don’t worry about Dorito dust getting all over your fingers since anyone would be happy to lick it right off. Doritos have the perfect balance of salty, flavor, and crunch that everyone and their mothers have become accustomed to.

Common Sizes:

1 oz.
1.75 oz.
13.1 oz.
14.5 oz.

Nutrition Facts (per 1-oz. bag):

150 calories
40 mg calcium
18 g carbohydrates
8 g total fat
1 g saturated fat
0.3 mg iron
1 g dietary fiber
50 mg potassium
210 mg sodium

Cape Cod

Cape Cod’s packaging looks like it belongs in fancy grocery stores across the country, even though you can find it in nearly any convenience store and vending machine. The lighthouse on the bag has become associated with quality, flavor, and heartiness.

What sets Cape Cod apart is that it sticks to timeless flavors, so there aren’t very many options to choose from. However, if you want a crunch that you know, you’ll love, grab a bag of Cape Cod.

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