Biscuit vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Biscuit and Potato chips?
- Biscuit is higher in Calcium, Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B1, yet Potato chips is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Copper.
- Potato chips's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 48% more.
- Biscuit has 73 times more Sodium than Potato chips. While Biscuit has 580mg of Sodium, Potato chips has only 8mg.
We used Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted types 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.
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Calcium
+879.2%
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Iron
+77.9%
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Selenium
+140.7%
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Magnesium
+272.2%
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Potassium
+953.7%
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Sodium
-98.6%
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Zinc
+101.9%
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Copper
+273.2%
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Manganese
+16.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 165
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Calcium
+879.2%
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Iron
+77.9%
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Selenium
+140.7%
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Magnesium
+272.2%
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Potassium
+953.7%
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Sodium
-98.6%
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Zinc
+101.9%
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Copper
+273.2%
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Manganese
+16.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 165
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+113.2%
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Vitamin B2
+57.4%
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Folate
+35.6%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+15450%
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Vitamin B3
+29.8%
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Vitamin B5
+41.1%
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Vitamin B6
+1785.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+113.2%
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Vitamin B2
+57.4%
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Folate
+35.6%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+15450%
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Vitamin B3
+29.8%
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Vitamin B5
+41.1%
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Vitamin B6
+1785.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+1421.1%
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Fats
+112.3%
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Carbs
+18.6%
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Other
+12.5%
Equal in Protein - 7
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
16.3 g
Carbs:
44.6 g
Water:
28.9 g
Other:
3.2 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
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1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
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Water
+1421.1%
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Fats
+112.3%
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Carbs
+18.6%
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+12.5%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-60.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+42%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+192.3%
Saturated Fat:
4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.163 g
Saturated Fat:
10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
12.17 g
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Saturated Fat
-60.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+42%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+192.3%
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 43.1g | 48.1g |
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| Protein | 7g | 7g | |
| Fats | 16.3g | 34.6g |
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| Carbs | 44.6g | 52.9g |
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| Calories | 353kcal | 536kcal |
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| Sugar | 2.18g | 0.22g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g | 4.8g |
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| Calcium | 235mg | 24mg |
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| Iron | 2.9mg | 1.63mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 67mg |
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| Phosphorus | 164mg | 165mg |
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| Potassium | 121mg | 1275mg |
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| Sodium | 580mg | 8mg |
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| Zinc | 0.54mg | 1.09mg |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.306mg |
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| Manganese | 0.378mg | 0.44mg |
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| Selenium | 19.5µg | 8.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 82IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 9.11mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 31.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.167mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.197mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 3.827mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.402mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.66mg |
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| Folate | 61µg | 45µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 22.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.108mg |
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| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0.253mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0.283mg |
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| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.419mg |
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| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0.424mg |
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| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.11mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0.31mg |
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| Valine | 0.313mg | 0.392mg |
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| Histidine | 0.161mg | 153mg |
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| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.324g | 10.96g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.93g | 9.84g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 12.17g |
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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
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59%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 572mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.636g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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