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Pringles Sour Cream & Onion Calories
Classic potato chips, sour cream and onion flavor
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 serving (medium) of Pringles Sour Cream & Onion (30 g) has 158 calories. That works out to 526 calories per 100 g. It contains 15.6 g of carbs, 1.3 g of protein, 9.9 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its 270 mg of Potassium covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 56 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Pringles Sour Cream & Onion Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 30 g
158
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
15.6g
· 6% DV
Protein
1.3g
· 3% DV
Fat
9.9g
· 13% DV
Fiber
0.8g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 40% · Protein 3% · Fat 57%
Pringles Sour Cream & Onion nutrition facts table · 1 serving (medium) (30 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 158 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.9 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.73 g | 14% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 330 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrate | 15.6 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 1 Serving of Pringles Sour Cream & Onion?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 30 g | 158 kcal |
| 1 piece (thin) | 2.2 g | 12 kcal |
| 10 piece (thin) | 22 g | 116 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 40 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 40 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 50 g | 263 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 70 g | 368 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 526 kcal |
| 1 can (whole) | 165 g | 868 kcal |
Calculated from 526 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pringles Sour Cream & Onion
What are Pringles Sour Cream & Onion made of?
Pringles Sour Cream & Onion are made from a shaped potato-based dough, vegetable oil and sour-cream-and-onion seasoning. The exact ingredient formula can vary by market, but the familiar curved crisps are formed rather than cut from whole potatoes.
Do Pringles Sour Cream & Onion contain real sour cream?
They use sour-cream-style seasoning, which can include dairy-derived ingredients, rather than a coating of fresh sour cream. The flavor may also come from onion seasoning such as onion powder, not pieces of fresh onion.
Are Pringles Sour Cream & Onion fried or baked?
Pringles Sour Cream & Onion are fried after being shaped from potato-based dough, then coated with seasoning. They are not simply thin slices of potato baked or fried as conventional crisps are.
Why are Pringles Sour Cream & Onion so evenly shaped?
Pringles Sour Cream & Onion are made from dough that is rolled and cut into uniform pieces, then formed into their distinctive curved shape. That process makes them stack neatly and gives them a more consistent look than hand-cut crisps.
Are Pringles Sour Cream & Onion spicy?
No, Pringles Sour Cream & Onion are not generally hot or chili-spicy. Their main flavors are savory onion and tangy sour cream, although the seasoning may taste punchy compared with plain crisps.
How should you store Pringles Sour Cream & Onion after opening?
Close the tube lid firmly and keep Pringles Sour Cream & Onion somewhere cool and dry. Moisture quickly softens the crisps, so seal the package between servings and eat them while they still have their crisp texture.
What dip goes well with Pringles Sour Cream & Onion?
A mild yogurt, herb or plain sour-cream dip pairs well with Pringles Sour Cream & Onion without competing with the onion seasoning. Serve the dip on the side so the crisps do not turn soggy.
Can you crush Pringles Sour Cream & Onion for a recipe?
Yes, crushed Pringles Sour Cream & Onion can add a seasoned coating to chicken or vegetables, or a crunchy topping to a casserole. Their seasoning is already salty, so reduce any extra salt in the recipe.
Why do some Pringles Sour Cream & Onion crisps taste more seasoned than others?
Seasoning may not settle perfectly evenly on every Pringles Sour Cream & Onion crisp, so a few can taste stronger than others. This variation is normal and does not mean the whole tube has changed flavor.
Are Pringles Sour Cream & Onion the same as regular onion crisps?
No, Pringles Sour Cream & Onion combine onion seasoning with a tangy sour-cream-style flavor, while regular onion crisps may have onion as their main flavor. Recipes differ by brand, so the taste and seasoning are not interchangeable.
Pringles Sour Cream & Onion Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin E
0.75mg · 5% DV
B3
0.36mg · 2% DV
B6
0.04mg · 2% DV
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Sodium
330mg · 14% DV
Potassium ⭐
270mg · 8% DV
Phosphorus
33mg · 5% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Pringles Sour Cream & Onion Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Pringles Sour Cream & Onion
To burn the 158 calories in 1 serving (medium) (30 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Pringles Sour Cream & Onion?
Pringles Sour Cream & Onion are thin, crisp potato-based crisps coated with a tangy onion and sour-cream-style seasoning. Their familiar curved shape and even crunch make them distinct from ordinary sliced crisps, while the flavour is savoury, mildly sharp and onion-forward.
They’re commonly eaten straight from the can as a casual snack, at home, on a trip or alongside drinks at a gathering. They provide mostly carbohydrate and fat, with relatively little protein. For a lighter snack, serve a small portion in a bowl with fresh vegetables rather than grazing from the can.
How Nutritious Is Pringles Sour Cream & Onion?
Nutrient density
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Is Pringles Sour Cream & Onion Processed?
NOVA 4
Ultra-Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Pringles Sour Cream & Onion Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Pringles Sour Cream & Onion Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Pringles Sour Cream & Onion Fat Profile
SATURATED
2.73g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.05g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.46g
Omega 6:3 ratio 108:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (108:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.