Energy
middle half491 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 490 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 437–531 kcal
Based on 28 records reporting energy.
This exact USDA record reports 147 calories for 1 cup (30 g). That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.
Quick facts
1 cup · 30 g
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Estimated for 1 cup · 30 g
147calories
Multigrain chips (Sun Chips)
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The editorial read
Portion: the cited record reports about 147 calories for 1 cup at 30 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 491 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 2.4 g protein, 2.6 g fiber, and 127 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is snacks, fritolay, sunchips, multigrain snack, original flavor, representing 100% of the record’s listed input weight. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.
The source calls its underlying survey portion “Quantity not specified,” but it separately lists 1 cup at the identical weight. We use the familiar household label here without changing the source calculation.
The household measures attached to this record span roughly 10–417 calories across the listed portions. That is a set of scaled examples—not a confidence interval, a recommendation, or a claim about the full universe of recipes.
Calculated from the smallest and largest usable household measures listed by USDA for this exact FNDDS record; not a confidence interval.
Record-specific decision brief
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2708290: “Multigrain chips (Sun Chips).” It separates gram-weight arithmetic, corpus context, label signals, and record selection so one number does not have to answer four different questions.
01 · Portion arithmetic
For FDC 2708290, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 chip” through “1 large single serving bag” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 chipUSDA-listed household measure | 2 g | 10 kcal | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | 8 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 30 g | 147 kcal | 2.4 g | 2.6 g | 127 mg |
| 1 large single serving bagUSDA-listed household measure | 85 g | 417 kcal | 6.8 g | 7.5 g | 360 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
The comparison set contains 28 exact records in the Tortilla, corn, other chips USDA category. Here, “middle half” describes FDC 2708290’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Energy
middle half491 kcalthis record per 100 g
Based on 28 records reporting energy.
Protein
middle half8 gthis record per 100 g
Based on 28 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
upper quarter8.8 gthis record per 100 g
Based on 28 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
middle half423 mgthis record per 100 g
Based on 28 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
At FDC 2708290’s 30 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Dietary fiber; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Sodium. Percentages use FDA label Daily Values, whose general “high” guide begins at 20% Daily Value. This is not an overall score or a personalized target.
Dietary fiber2.6 g
≈ 9% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Magnesium23 mg
≈ 5% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Sodium127 mg
≈ 6% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat0.7 g
≈ 3% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
For “Multigrain chips (Sun Chips),” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2707428 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
USDA assigns those measures 2 g and 85 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 10 kcal to 417 kcal.
At an equal 100 g, this record has 6.7 g less protein than “Bean chips.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
USDA derives this record from one listed source-input row at 100 g. Real preparations can still differ in water, cooking state, brand, and served weight.
05 · Exact-record choice
Keep this record when the exact wording “Multigrain chips (Sun Chips)” fits. Inspect FDC 2707428 when the exact wording “Bean chips” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Choose the closest description
Begin with the exact USDA description, then compare preparation, additions, and gram weight. A nearby record is useful only when its identity is closer—not simply because its name sounds familiar.
On smaller screens, focus a nutrition table and scroll horizontally to read every column.
| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordMultigrain chips (Sun Chips) | 30 g147 kcal | 491 kcal | 8 g | 21.1 g | 8.8 g | 423 mg |
| Vegetable chips | 30 g149 kcal | 495 kcal | 4.7 g | 26.6 g | 7.8 g | 329 mg |
| Bean chips | 30 g134 kcal | 448 kcal | 14.6 g | 21.6 g | 9.7 g | 410 mg |
| Shrimp chips | 40 g170 kcal | 426 kcal | 7.1 g | 17.9 g | 5.6 g | 571 mg |
| Tortilla chips, plain | 30 g142 kcal | 472 kcal | 7.1 g | 20.7 g | 5.4 g | 328 mg |
| Tortilla chips, reduced sodium | 30 g147 kcal | 489 kcal | 9.4 g | 19.8 g | 4.5 g | 13 mg |
| Tortilla chips, flavored | 30 g156 kcal | 519 kcal | 7.4 g | 27.4 g | 5.1 g | 691 mg |
How to compare FDC 2708290: its source amount is 30 g; every 100-gram column removes portion size from the record-to-record comparison. Neither denominator determines your plate’s weight or recipe.
Household measures
For FDC 2708290, the 6 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
10 kcal
2 g
137 kcal
28 g
280 kcal
57 g
417 kcal
85 g
98 kcal
20 g
147 kcal
30 g
At a glance
For FDC 2708290, Dietary fiber is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Dietary fiber
2.6 g≈ 9% Daily ValueTotal fat
6.3 g≈ 8% Daily ValueCarbohydrate
20.2 g≈ 7% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2708290’s 30 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Nutrition facts
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 30 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 147 kcal 491 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 2.4 g 8 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 20.2 g 67.3 g | 7% 24% |
| Total fat | 6.3 g 21.1 g | 8% 27% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.6 g 8.8 g | 9% 31% |
| Sugars | 2.2 g 7.2 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 126.9 mg 423 mg | 6% 18% |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g 2.2 g | 3% 11% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.5 g 11.5 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2 g 6.5 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg 0 mg | 0% 0% |
| Potassium | 69.6 mg 232 mg | 1% 5% |
| Calcium | 6 mg 20 mg | 0% 2% |
| Iron | 0.5 mg 1.7 mg | 3% 10% |
| Magnesium | 22.8 mg 76 mg | 5% 18% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg 0 mg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg 0 µg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0.9 µg 3 µg | 0% 0% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 0.6 g 2 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2708290, approximate percentages divide the displayed 30 g amount by FDA label Daily Values; they are not personalized targets. “Not established” means FDA sets no Daily Value for that row. Protein %DV remains unshown because adult-label use depends on regulatory context.
Inside the source record
USDA links FDC 2708290 to one source input totaling 100 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Multigrain chips (Sun Chips)” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
Snacks, FRITOLAY, SUNCHIPS, Multigrain Snack, original flavor is the only listed source input for this record. That does not mean every real-world version is identical; brands, preparation, water content, and portion weight can still differ.
100 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Snacks, FRITOLAY, SUNCHIPS, Multigrain Snack, original flavorUSDA ingredient 25013 | 100 GM | 100 g | 100% |
Exact-record context
For FDC 2708290, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Tortilla, corn, other chips” category for shared description terms or source inputs. Any surviving pair is compared per 100 grams, so unlike source-serving sizes cannot manufacture the nutrient difference.
This record
Closest inspectable record
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 491 kcal | 448 kcal | +43 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g | 14.6 g | −6.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 67.3 g | 53.1 g | +14.2 g |
| Total fat | 21.1 g | 21.6 g | −0.5 g |
| Dietary fiber | 8.8 g | 9.7 g | −0.9 g |
| Sodium | 423 mg | 410 mg | +13 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 43 more calories, 6.7 g less protein, and 14.2 g more carbohydrate than “Bean chips.”
Only this record lists Snacks, FRITOLAY, SUNCHIPS, Multigrain Snack, original flavor. Only the comparison record lists Lentils, raw; Beans, black, mature seeds, raw; Flour, rice, white, unenriched; Oil, corn. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
3 of the six displayed differences clear the documented materiality screen. It is a reading aid, not a health rating.
Formulation evidence
The formulation rows differ, but the source data do not isolate which component caused any nutrient difference. Input weights describe the standardized formulation—not final plated proportions.
Listed only in this record: Snacks, FRITOLAY, SUNCHIPS, Multigrain Snack, original flavor.
Listed only in the comparison: Lentils, raw; Beans, black, mature seeds, raw; Flour, rice, white, unenriched; Oil, corn; and 2 more.
Portion evidence
This record’s reference amount is 30 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (30 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 30 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (30 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2708290 with FDC 2707428 at equal mass; use their 30 g and 30 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2708290 versus FDC 2707428 is a comparison of standardized source records—not a measurement of your meal, an overall food-quality rank, or proof that one input caused a difference.
Review the full tortilla, corn, other chips source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
Uncertainty, made actionable
This is a standardized USDA survey-food profile, not a measurement of every preparation. Actual nutrition can change with piece or portion size, recipe or brand, fillings or frosting, added fats and sugars.
For “Multigrain chips (Sun Chips),” resolve piece or portion size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
Prefer a package, menu, or known recipe when it identifies the food more precisely. Otherwise preserve the generic record as an explicit approximation.
Check whether the exact source description already includes it. If not, keep the addition separate rather than silently folding it into the base record.
Match the named cooking-fat state when possible. Fat used, retained, or left behind is preparation information that a dish name alone cannot recover.
How we estimated this
FDC 2708290 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 491 kcal per 100 g becomes 147 kcal at 30 g through nutrient per portion = nutrient per 100 g × portion grams ÷ 100; this page adds no second nutrition estimate.
About the serving label: USDA describes the underlying survey portion as “Quantity not specified.” The separately listed 1 cup has the same gram weight, so the familiar label can be shown without changing the calculation.
Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024
FoodData Central ID: 2708290
FNDDS food code: 54420210
The scaling for FDC 2708290 can be exact while the match to “Multigrain chips (Sun Chips)” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 30 g weight, 1-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.
Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.