Avocado vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Avocado and Potato chips different?
- Avocado is richer in Vitamin B5, while Potato chips is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
- Potato chips covers your daily need of Vitamin E 47% more than Avocado.
- Avocado contains 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Potato chips. Avocado contains 1.389mg of Vitamin B5, while Potato chips contains 0.402mg.
- Avocado is lower in Saturated Fat.
Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted types were used in this article.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -12.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +131% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +162.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +196.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +61.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +70.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +217.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +209.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1925% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +245.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +211% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +340.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +149.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +51.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +120.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +156.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +164.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
14.66 g
Carbs:
8.53 g
Water:
73.23 g
Other:
1.58 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +3754.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +250% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +136% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +520.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +127.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.816 g
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 | -80.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +570.2% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~9.84g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 160kcal | 536kcal |
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| Protein | 2g | 7g |
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| Fats | 14.66g | 34.6g |
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| Vitamin C | 10mg | 31.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.83g | 48.1g |
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| Carbs | 8.53g | 52.9g |
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| Magnesium | 29mg | 67mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 24mg |
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| Potassium | 485mg | 1275mg |
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| Iron | 0.55mg | 1.63mg |
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| Sugar | 0.66g | 0.22g |
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| Fiber | 6.7g | 4.8g |
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| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.306mg |
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| Zinc | 0.64mg | 1.09mg |
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| Starch | 0.11g |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 165mg |
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| Sodium | 7mg | 8mg |
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| Vitamin A | 146IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 7µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.07mg | 9.11mg |
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| Manganese | 0.142mg | 0.44mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 8.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.167mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.197mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 3.827mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.389mg | 0.402mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.257mg | 0.66mg |
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| Vitamin K | 21µg | 22.1µg |
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| Folate | 81µg | 45µg |
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| Choline | 14.2mg | 37.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.126g | 10.96g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.799g | 9.84g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.816g | 12.17g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.108mg |
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| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0.253mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0.283mg |
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| Leucine | 0.143mg | 0.419mg |
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| Lysine | 0.132mg | 0.424mg |
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| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.11mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.097mg | 0.31mg |
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| Valine | 0.107mg | 0.392mg |
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| Histidine | 0.049mg | 153mg |
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| Fructose | 0.12g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
33%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.44g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Avocado is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.834g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Avocado is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)