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Beef broiled vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are beef broiled and potato chips different?

  • Beef broiled is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin C, potassium, copper, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef broiled is 110% higher.
  • Beef broiled has a lower glycemic index (0) than potato chips (56).

Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
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 more IronIron +59.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +478.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +165.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +219%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +300.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +260%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3566.7%

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.
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 0% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +7491.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +263%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1741.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 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 ProteinProtein +270.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2951.6%
Contains more FatsFats +124.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +429.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 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 -46.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +47.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2414.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef broiled Potato chips DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.64µg 0µg 110%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.484g 12.17g 78%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 9.11mg 60%
Zinc 6.31mg 1.09mg 47%
Protein 25.93g 7g 38%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg 35%
Fats 15.41g 34.6g 30%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Potassium 318mg 1275mg 28%
Copper 0.085mg 0.306mg 25%
Selenium 21.5µg 8.1µg 24%
Saturated fat 5.895g 10.96g 23%
Histidine 0.604mg 153mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.66mg 21%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.44mg 19%
Fiber 0g 4.8g 19%
Carbs 0g 52.9g 18%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 22.1µg 17%
Calories 250kcal 536kcal 14%
Iron 2.6mg 1.63mg 12%
Magnesium 21mg 67mg 11%
Vitamin B3 5.378mg 3.827mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.167mg 10%
Folate 9µg 45µg 9%
Choline 82.4mg 37.5mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 6.668g 9.84g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 0.402mg 5%
Phosphorus 198mg 165mg 5%
Sodium 72mg 8mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.176mg 0.197mg 2%
Calcium 18mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 48.1g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 0.22g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.72mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.822mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 1.45mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 1.54mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.478mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.392mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beef broiled Potato chips
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
51%
Beef broiled
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Beef broiled
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.065g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.