Protein Chips Under 180 Calories
Quest Protein Chips win: 19g of protein for 130 calories in a real chip bag. For the most protein per calorie, pick Beef Crisps or Twin Peaks puffs.
Top picks
Best protein chip
Quest Protein Chips, Sour Cream & Onion19 g protein · 130 cal · 14.6 g per 100 cal
4g net carbs per bag.
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AmazonBest tortilla style
Quest Tortilla Style Chips, Chili Lime20 g protein · 140 cal · 14.3 g per 100 cal
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14 chips and crisps ranked by protein per calorie
- 23 g12019.2 g
- 21 g13016.2 g
- 19 g13014.6 g
- 20 g14014.3 g
- 18 g13013.8 g
- 19 g14013.6 g
- 19 g14013.6 g
- 14 g11312.4 g
- 13 g12010.8 g
- 15 g15010 g
- 9 g1009 g
- 12 g1358.9 g
- 12 g1508 g
- 10 g1307.7 g
Quest owns it
Most of this list is Quest. Classic and tortilla style chips both run 18g to 20g for 130 to 140 calories. Pick on flavor and price: about $2.33 to $2.37 a bag in multipacks as of July 2026.
Beef crisps
Beef Crisps get 23g into 120 calories, the best ratio here. At about $8.95 for one small bag in July 2026, it cost nearly four times a Quest bag.
Puffs
Twin Peaks puffs beat Quest chips per calorie but come in one big bag, so weigh your portion. Todd's egg-white puffs pass at 12g but spend 135 calories to get there.
Weak crunch
- Pure Protein Popped Crisps: 12g for 150 calories.
- Quest Cheese Crackers: 10g for 130.
- Moon Cheese: 12g for 160.
All pass the rule and all score low. If crunch is the goal, take a Quest bag. More in savory high protein snacks.
How we rank
Every product here lists more than 8g protein, 180 calories or fewer per serving. Anything that misses either line is out, with no exceptions.
We rank by protein per 100 calories, using the protein, calories and price on the Amazon listing as last checked on Nov 5, 2026. Listings whose numbers can't all be true are held back until we check the label. Confirm the live listing and the package before you buy.
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Questions about protein chips under 180 calories
What are the best protein chips under 180 calories?
Quest Protein Chips, at 18g to 20g of protein for 130 to 140 calories depending on flavor. Sour Cream & Onion (19g, 130) is the pick.
Which protein chips have the most protein per calorie?
Beef Crisps, at 23g for 120 calories. Twin Peaks Protein Puffs (21g, 130) are next, then the Quest chips.
Are protein chips better than protein bars?
Not on the numbers. The best bar, David, scores 18.7g of protein per 100 calories. Quest chips score about 14. Pick chips for crunch and salt.
Are protein chips low carb?
Quest chips list 3g to 4g net carbs per bag. Other crisps and puffs vary, so check the label if carbs matter to you.
What should I check before buying protein chips?
Bag size against the listed serving, sodium, allergens and package count. Confirm the live Amazon listing and the package label before you buy.