British Chip Shop Chips
British chip shop chips are thick-cut, deep-fried potato pieces, traditionally made from floury potato varieties like Maris Piper or King Edward. They are a staple of UK fish and chip shops, known for their fluffy interior and crisp, golden exterior, often served in paper with salt and malt vinegar.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates and fat due to the potato base and deep-frying in oil. A typical serving provides a good source of potassium and vitamin C from the potatoes, with a rough calorie ballpark of 600-800 kcal for a standard portion.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 700 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbs | 80 g |
| Fat | 40 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg |
| Potassium | 900 mg |
| Vitamin C | 20 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 4 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 50 mg |
| Phosphorus | 150 mg |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg |
Per 1 standard portion (200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, chips are a cornerstone of British working-class cuisine and a beloved takeaway tradition. Nutritionally, their thick cut means they absorb less oil per gram than thinner fries, potentially offering a slightly lower fat content relative to weight.
