Lay's is a brand of snack foods well-known for its classic, crispy potato chips. One of its popular offerings is a baked version of the chip made from dehydrated potatoes. These snacks offer fewer calories and less fat per serving than traditional chips. All Baked Lay's are free of trans fats and monosodium glutamate.
Types
Baked Lay's come in Original, Barbecue, Parmesan and Tuscan Herb, Southwestern Ranch and Sour Cream and Onion flavors. All the varieties share similar nutritional content with only slight variations.
Calories and Macronutrients
A 1 oz. serving of Baked Lay's contains 120 calories. The original flavor has 2 g of fat per serving, while the flavored varieties have 3 g, none of which is saturated. With 23 g of carbohydrates, a serving of any kind of Baked Lay's provides just 2 g of fiber and 2 to 3 g of sugar. There are 180 to 210 mg of sodium in one serving and 2 g of protein.
Additional Nutrition Benefits
Original Baked Lay's contain 250 mg of potassium per serving, making them a high source of it, according to Drugs.com. In addition, the original version has 2 percent of the daily recommended allowance for calcium, 4 percent for thiamin, 6 percent for niacin, 6 percent for phosphorous, 8 percent for vitamin B6 and 4 percent of magnesium. While the original flavor contains 4 percent of the RDA for vitamin C, the Parmesan and Tuscan Herb and Southwestern Ranch versions have none.
Considerations
Although Baked Lay's are low in calories and fat, they do not offer a lot in the way of fiber of other nutrients. Baby carrots, red bell pepper strips, fresh fruit and yogurt are more nutritious snack option. All of the flavors except for Barbecue are gluten-free. The original flavor is free of lactose and casein, but might contain pork products, so is inappropriate for strict vegans.
Comparison to Traditional Fried Chips
Traditional Lay's Potato chips contain 150 g per 1 oz. serving. With 10 g of fat -- 1 g of which is saturated -- they are significantly higher in fat than the baked versions. Traditional Lay's are higher in potassium, with 330 mg per serving, and lower in carbohydrates, with 15 g per serving. The fried chips contain 10 percent of the RDA for vitamin C and 6 percent for vitamin E.
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