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Ruffles Original (1 oz) — 28g bagA
Snacks & Candy · #10 of 41

Ruffles Original (1 oz)

28g bag · Chips

58/100A tier
Calories16
Protein2g
Fiber1g
Sodium14mg
Sugar0.5g

Graded A — 58 out of 100, #10 of 41 snacks & candy. Low sugar carries the score (99/100); micronutrients drags it down (0/100).

The short version: Ridged potato chips built for dip — crunchier than Lay's by design.

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per serving (28g bag)
Calories16
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g13%
Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 140mg6%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 0.5g
Protein 2g4%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 58

Low sugar ×2099
Low sodium ×2089
Low saturated fat ×2088
Fiber ×1010
Protein ×208
Micronutrients ×100

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#10 of 41 in Snacks & Candy. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Ruffles Original (1 oz) healthy?

It grades A — 58 out of 100, #10 of 41 snacks & candy in our system. Ridged potato chips built for dip — crunchier than Lay's by design.

How many calories are in Ruffles Original (1 oz)?

16 calories per serving (28g bag). For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Ruffles Original (1 oz) calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.