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Potato chips vs. Fillet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Potato chips and Fillet

  • Potato chips has more Vitamin E , and Vitamin C, however, Fillet is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Fillet covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 175% more than Potato chips.
  • Fillet has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Vegetarian fillets.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Magnesium +191.3%
Contains more Potassium +112.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Selenium +710%
Contains more Calcium +295.8%
Contains more Iron +22.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.7%
Contains more Zinc +28.4%
Contains more Copper +202.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 75% 17% 193% 53% 64% 39% 309% 0% 6%
Contains more Magnesium +191.3%
Contains more Potassium +112.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Selenium +710%
Contains more Calcium +295.8%
Contains more Iron +22.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.7%
Contains more Zinc +28.4%
Contains more Copper +202.3%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Fillet
Contains more Vitamin E +164.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +558.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +356.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.3%
Contains more Folate +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 69% 0% 0% 275% 208% 225% 0% 347% 77% 526% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +164.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +558.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +356.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.3%
Contains more Folate +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +92.2%
Contains more Carbs +487.8%
Contains more Protein +228.6%
Contains more Water +2268.4%
Contains more Other +38.9%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
23% 18% 9% 45% 5%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 18 g
Carbs: 9 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 5 g
Contains more Fats +92.2%
Contains more Carbs +487.8%
Contains more Protein +228.6%
Contains more Water +2268.4%
Contains more Other +38.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +124.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.849 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.332 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +124.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato chips Fillet
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Fillet Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 2.9g Potato chips
Protein 7g 23g Fillet
Fats 34.6g 18g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 9g Potato chips
Calories 536kcal 290kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g 0.8g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 6.1g Fillet
Calcium 24mg 95mg Fillet
Iron 1.63mg 2mg Fillet
Magnesium 67mg 23mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 450mg Fillet
Potassium 1275mg 600mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 490mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 1.4mg Fillet
Copper 0.306mg 0.925mg Fillet
Manganese 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 1µg Potato chips
Vitamin E 9.11mg 3.45mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 1.1mg Fillet
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.9mg Fillet
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 12mg Fillet
Vitamin B5 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 1.5mg Fillet
Folate 45µg 102µg Fillet
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.2µg Fillet
Vitamin K 22.1µg 0µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 2.849g Fillet
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 4.376g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 9.332g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Fillet
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Potato chips
144%
Fillet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
78%
Fillet

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 482mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fillet
Fillet is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.111g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fillet
Fillet is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/nutrients
  2. Fillet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169068/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.