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Can cats eat chips & crisps?

Avoid

Salty, oily, often with onion or garlic seasoning.

Don't.

Why

Chips are oily and salty and often seasoned with onion or garlic powder. Licking crumbs from the bag adds up too.

If your cat has a condition

  • Kidney disease Avoid Lower than the 2,000 mg/1000kcal kidney-diet line. Phosphorus 360 mg/1000kcal
  • Diabetes Avoid Mostly sugar or starch — skip it for diabetic cats. Carbs 45% of calories
  • Heart disease (HCM) Avoid Low in salt. Sodium 638 mg/1000kcal
  • Urinary stones Avoid No specific stone concern known — water intake matters more.

Nutrition per 100 g

Nutrients per 100 g, with phosphorus also shown per 1000 kcal
Calories536 kcal
Protein4.95 g
Fat30.33 g
Carbohydrate60.92 g
Phosphorus193 mg 360 mg/1000kcal
Sodium342 mg
Potassium818 mg

Source: Korea MFDS Food Nutrient Database — 감자칩

SourcesReviewed 2026-10-24

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