Baby food vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between baby food and potato chips?
- Baby food is richer in iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, calcium, phosphorus, and selenium, yet potato chips are richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin E.
- Baby food's daily need coverage for iron is 573% higher.
- Baby food has 31 times more calcium than potato chips. Baby food has 733mg of calcium, while potato chips have 24mg.
- Baby food contains less saturated fat.
We used Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +49.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2954.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2814.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +120.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +137.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +219.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +191.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +1359.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1279.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +807.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +167.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1252.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +147.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +249.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1373.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +61.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.2 g
Fats:
4.4 g
Carbs:
73.4 g
Water:
6.7 g
Other:
3.3 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +74.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +252.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +686.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.769 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.697 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 | -93% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +715.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +617.1% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 47.5mg | 1.63mg | 573% |
| Vitamin B2 | 2.717mg | 0.197mg | 194% |
| Vitamin B3 | 34.714mg | 3.827mg | 193% |
| Vitamin B1 | 2.438mg | 0.167mg | 189% |
| Calcium | 733mg | 24mg | 71% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.697g | 12.17g | 70% |
| Fats | 4.4g | 34.6g | 46% |
| Saturated fat | 0.769g | 10.96g | 46% |
| Vitamin E | 3.68mg | 9.11mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.189mg | 0.66mg | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 31.1mg | 32% |
| Selenium | 25.9µg | 8.1µg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 392mg | 165mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 437mg | 1275mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.206g | 9.84g | 22% |
| Histidine | 0.286mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 22.1µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.074mg | 0.402mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 2.4mg | 1.09mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 7.5g | 4.8g | 11% |
| Protein | 12.2g | 7g | 10% |
| Calories | 379kcal | 536kcal | 8% |
| Magnesium | 100mg | 67mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 73.4g | 52.9g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.334mg | 0.306mg | 3% |
| Choline | 23.2mg | 37.5mg | 3% |
| Folate | 43µg | 45µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 65.9g | 48.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 0.22g | N/A |
| Sodium | 3mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.158mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.4mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.477mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.041mg | 0.419mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.404mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.672mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.653mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
164%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baby food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.191g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (56)
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.