Thick chips are best chips
Literature
- The fat content of hot chips depends on both the thickness and the cut of the chips.
- Thick-cut chips (>12mm) absorb less fat than thin-cut chips.
- The Ministry of Health recommends adults eat about 60g fat each day.
Surveys (2007, 2008)
Results for New Zealand fastfood outlets:
| Chip Type / Size |
Average Total Fat Content g/100g |
| Straight cut 6-7mm (shoestring) |
15.37 |
| Crinkle cut 13mm |
12.31 |
| Straight cut 10mm |
11.30 |
| Straight cut 13mm |
9.99 |
| Wedges |
6.56 |
An average portion of chips contained 48g of fat; this is about 80% of the amount of fat adults are recommended to eat each day.
Industry Standard
Use thick straight cut chips, at least 13 mm