Wheat Bread vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between wheat Bread and potato chips?
- Wheat Bread is richer in selenium, manganese, iron, and vitamin B1, yet potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and potassium.
- Potato chips' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 59% higher.
- Wheat Bread has 75 times more sodium than potato chips. Wheat Bread has 601mg of sodium, while potato chips have 8mg.
We used Bread, wheat, toasted 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 CalciumCalcium | +587.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +150.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +34.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +213% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +312.3% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.6% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +471.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +54.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +162.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +93.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.4% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +91.1% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +15450% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3695.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +331.4% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +287.7% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +69.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.96 g
Fats:
4.27 g
Carbs:
55.77 g
Water:
24.23 g
Other:
2.77 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +85.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +1175.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +710.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +30% |
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Carbs
~52.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.989 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.72 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 | -91% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +865.7% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +607.6% |
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 Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Polyunsaturated fat | 1.72g | 12.17g | 70% |
Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 9.11mg | 59% |
Fats | 4.27g | 34.6g | 47% |
Selenium | 33.4µg | 8.1µg | 46% |
Saturated fat | 0.989g | 10.96g | 45% |
Manganese | 1.377mg | 0.44mg | 41% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.153mg | 0.66mg | 39% |
Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 31.1mg | 34% |
Potassium | 223mg | 1275mg | 31% |
Iron | 4.09mg | 1.63mg | 31% |
Sodium | 601mg | 8mg | 26% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.439mg | 0.167mg | 23% |
Histidine | 0.15mg | 153mg | 22% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.019g | 9.84g | 22% |
Vitamin B3 | 6.25mg | 3.827mg | 15% |
Vitamin K | 5.7µg | 22.1µg | 14% |
Calcium | 165mg | 24mg | 14% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.197mg | 14% |
Copper | 0.198mg | 0.306mg | 12% |
Protein | 12.96g | 7g | 12% |
Calories | 313kcal | 536kcal | 11% |
Folate | 86µg | 45µg | 10% |
Phosphorus | 188mg | 165mg | 3% |
Zinc | 1.47mg | 1.09mg | 3% |
Choline | 22.1mg | 37.5mg | 3% |
Magnesium | 59mg | 67mg | 2% |
Carbs | 55.77g | 52.9g | 1% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.456mg | 0.402mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 51.07g | 48.1g | N/A |
Sugar | 6.42g | 0.22g | N/A |
Fiber | 4.7g | 4.8g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.299mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.461mg | 0.419mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.215mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.105mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.315mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.31mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.161g | N/A |
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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
36%

56%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%

53%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.971g)
Which food is cheaper?

Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 593mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.