Potato chips, fried in beef dripping, from takeaway fish and chip shops

These are potato chips fried in beef dripping, as sold in takeaway fish and chip shops. They mainly provide carbohydrate and fat, along with some fibre and protein. Per 100g, they contain 33g of carbohydrate, 8.4g of fat, 4.2g of saturated fat and 3.2g of fibre.

Carbohydrate provides energy, while fibre helps support normal bowel function. Frying adds fat, which increases the energy content of the potatoes. The saturated fat content is worth noting for people monitoring their saturated fat intake. Adding salt at the table increases the salt content of the food. Full nutrient figures are shown in the tables below.