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Kettle Chips Steakhouse Barbecue: calories, salt and nutrition
How many calories are in Kettle Chips Steakhouse Barbecue? A standard bag (40g) contains 204 kcal and 0.56g of salt. A sharing bag (150g) contains 765 kcal and 2.1g of salt.
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Nutrition by pack size
The table below shows how the nutrition of Kettle Chips Steakhouse Barbecue changes across pack formats.
Nutrition by pack size: Kettle Chips Steakhouse Barbecue
Pack size
Calories
Fat
Sat fat
Sugar
Salt
Single bag (40g)
204 kcal
11.6g
1.2g
1.4g
0.56g
Large bag (80g)
408 kcal
23.2g
2.4g
2.8g
1.12g
Sharing bag (150g)
765 kcal
43.5g
4.5g
5.25g
2.1g
Salt highlighted in amber above 38% of adult daily limit (2.3g), red above 75% (4.5g). All figures calculated from per-100g nutrition.
Kettle Chips Steakhouse Barbecue contains 510 kcal, 29g of fat (3g saturated), 53g of carbohydrate (3.5g sugar), 4g of fibre, 6.5g of protein and 1.4g of salt per 100g.
Kettle Steakhouse Barbecue has a deep smoky, savoury BBQ profile from smoke flavouring, paprika and tomato powder. At 3.5g of sugar per 100g the BBQ seasoning contributes meaningful sweetness. A 150g sharing bag delivers 5.25g of sugar and 2.1g of salt. Check current packaging for vegan status as smoke flavourings vary.
A standard bag (40g) and a sharing bag (150g) contain very different amounts. A standard bag delivers 204 kcal and 0.56g of salt. A sharing bag delivers 765 kcal and 2.1g of salt, 35% of the adult daily limit, from a single product.
This matters because crisps are one of the easiest snacks to eat passively. Opening a sharing bag while watching television, or finishing a grab bag that was opened for a small snack, is common. The table above shows the nutritional impact at each pack size so the difference is visible before reaching into the bag.
How it compares to daily limits by age group
The table below shows how a standard portion of Kettle Chips Steakhouse Barbecue compares to daily limits for sugar, salt and protein across age groups.
Sugar, salt and protein by age group: Kettle Chips Steakhouse Barbecue (standard bag, 40g)
Age group
Sugar (g / % limit)
Salt (g / % limit)
Protein (g / % target)
Age 4 to 6
1.4g / 7%
0.56g / 19%
2.6g / 13%
Age 7 to 10
1.4g / 6%
0.56g / 11%
2.6g / 9%
Age 11 to 17
1.4g / 5%
0.56g / 9%
2.6g / 6%
Adult
1.4g / 5%
0.56g / 9%
2.6g / 5%
Based on standard portion. Sugar and salt % vs NHS/SACN daily limits. Red = 75%+ of limit, amber = 20-74%, green = under 20%.
Salt
Kettle Chips Steakhouse Barbecue contains 1.4g of salt per 100g. A standard bag (40g) delivers 0.56g of salt, 9% of the adult daily limit of 6g and 19% of the limit for a child aged 4 to 6 (3g). A sharing bag (150g) delivers 2.1g of salt, 35% of the adult daily limit.
Saturated fat
Kettle Chips Steakhouse Barbecue contains 3g of saturated fat per 100g, 15% of the adult daily guideline of 20g. A standard bag (40g) delivers 1.2g of saturated fat (6% of the adult guideline). A sharing bag (150g) delivers 4.5g (23% of the adult guideline).
The saturated fat content of 3g per 100g is moderate for this type of snack. Most crisps fried in sunflower oil contain 2 to 3.5g of saturated fat per 100g.
Sugar
Kettle Chips Steakhouse Barbecue contains 3.5g of sugar per 100g. For most savoury snacks, sugar is a minor component of the seasoning blend rather than a primary ingredient. A standard bag (40g) contains 1.4g of sugar, a negligible contribution to the daily free sugar limit of 30g for adults.
Fibre and protein
Kettle Chips Steakhouse Barbecue contains 4g of fibre and 6.5g of protein per 100g. A standard bag (40g) provides 1.6g of fibre (5% of the adult daily target of 30g) and 2.6g of protein.
Ultra-processed food: what is really in it
Kettle Chips Steakhouse Barbecue is made from one main component: kettle-cooked potato chips.
Reading the ingredient list closely, it contains flavourings, yeast extract and smoke flavouring. Flavourings create or enhance the taste of the product, often replacing or supplementing natural flavour sources to deliver a consistent result across batches. Yeast extract adds savoury depth and amplifies perceived saltiness without adding extra salt, a technique known as flavour enhancement. Smoke flavouring replicates the taste of smoked food without any actual smoking or wood contact.
A home-made equivalent, prepared in one kitchen from whole ingredients, would use a handful of recognisable components with no additives. These processing aids are used because the brief contact time during industrial frying or baking is insufficient to develop the complex, stable flavours the seasoning provides at scale.
Looking at the ingredient list tells a different story from just the headline numbers. The additives and processing aids give this product its consistent flavour at industrial scale.
Processing (NOVA classification)
Kettle Chips Steakhouse Barbecue falls into NOVA group 4, ultra-processed food. The NOVA classification system groups foods by the extent and purpose of the processing involved. Group 4 covers products formulated from substances derived from foods plus additives, with little or no whole food recognisable in the final product. In this item that includes flavourings, yeast extract and smoke flavouring. This classification applies to almost all commercially produced flavoured crisps and snacks, regardless of whether they are marketed as baked, hand-cooked, natural or healthier.
It depends on the pack size. Single bag (40g): 204 kcal; Large bag (80g): 408 kcal; Sharing bag (150g): 765 kcal.
Single bag (40g): 0.56g of salt (9% of the adult daily limit); Large bag (80g): 1.12g of salt (19% of the adult daily limit); Sharing bag (150g): 2.1g of salt (35% of the adult daily limit). The adult daily limit is 6g; for children aged 7 to 10 it is 5g and for children aged 4 to 6 it is 3g.
Kettle Chips Steakhouse Barbecue contains 29g of total fat and 3g of saturated fat per 100g. A standard bag (40g) contains 11.6g of total fat and 1.2g of saturated fat.
Kettle Chips Steakhouse Barbecue contains 3.5g of sugar per 100g, a minor component of the seasoning blend. A standard bag (40g) contains 1.4g of sugar.
Yes. Kettle Chips Steakhouse Barbecue falls into NOVA group 4, ultra-processed food. It contains flavourings, yeast extract and smoke flavouring, used to create or enhance the flavour and appearance of the product. This classification applies to almost all commercially produced flavoured crisps and snacks.
Kettle Chips Steakhouse Barbecue does not contain any of the 14 major allergens in its standard recipe. It is produced in a facility handling milk, wheat and soya, so cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed.
Single bag (40g): 204 kcal, 0.56g salt, 1.2g saturated fat; Large bag (80g): 408 kcal, 1.12g salt, 2.4g saturated fat; Sharing bag (150g): 765 kcal, 2.1g salt, 4.5g saturated fat.
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Nutrition information from manufacturer official sources and UK FoodData Central. Figures calculated per 100g; per-portion values are proportional estimates and may vary slightly from pack label figures. Reference intakes: EU Reference Intakes for an average adult (2,000 kcal); NHS/SACN salt and saturated fat guidelines. For guidance only, not medical advice.
