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Apple vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between apples and potato chips

  • Apples contain less vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, copper, vitamin C, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, and manganese than potato chips.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin E for potato chips is 60% higher.
  • Apples are lower in saturated fat.
  • Potato chips have a higher glycemic index than apples.

Food types used in this article are Apples, raw, with skin and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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.
Apple
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1240%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1091.6%
Contains more IronIron +1258.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1033.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +2625%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1157.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Apple
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 15% 1% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +576.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4961.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +882.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +657.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +559%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1509.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +904.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1400%
Contains more CholineCholine +1002.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
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14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +4403.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2592.3%
Contains more FatsFats +20252.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +283.1%
Contains more OtherOther +1700%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
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33% 8% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +140471.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23762.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 12.17g 81%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 9.11mg 60%
Fats 0.17g 34.6g 53%
Saturated fat 0.028g 10.96g 50%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.66mg 48%
Potassium 107mg 1275mg 34%
Copper 0.027mg 0.306mg 31%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 31.1mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 9.84g 25%
Calories 52kcal 536kcal 24%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 3.827mg 23%
Phosphorus 11mg 165mg 22%
Histidine 0.005mg 153mg 22%
Iron 0.12mg 1.63mg 19%
Manganese 0.035mg 0.44mg 18%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 22.1µg 17%
Selenium 0µg 8.1µg 15%
Magnesium 5mg 67mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.197mg 13%
Protein 0.26g 7g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.167mg 13%
Carbs 13.81g 52.9g 13%
Folate 3µg 45µg 11%
Zinc 0.04mg 1.09mg 10%
Fiber 2.4g 4.8g 10%
Fructose 5.9g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.402mg 7%
Choline 3.4mg 37.5mg 6%
Calcium 6mg 24mg 2%
Net carbs 11.41g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 10.39g 0.22g N/A
Starch 0.05g 0%
Sodium 1mg 8mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.001mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.006mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.006mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.012mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.012mg 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
4%
Apple
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.17g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.932g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/nutrients
  2. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.