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Chicken soup vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chicken soup and potato chips

  • The amount of vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, copper, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin K, and iron in potato chips is higher than in chicken soup.
  • Potato chips cover your daily need for vitamin E, 61% more than chicken soup.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chicken soup is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 2.9% 0.9% 9.3% 7.9% 18% 3.8% 12% 19% 0% 12%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +1575%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1114.3%
Contains more IronIron +676.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +466.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +678.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +511.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +268.2%

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 0.67% 0.33% 0.6% 0% 8.8% 20% 30% 0% 14% 0% 0.5% 3.8% 5%
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 CVitamin C +15450%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +30266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +377.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +141.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +982%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +10950%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +307.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 92.15 g
Other: 0.6 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 WaterWater +4750%
Contains more ProteinProtein +177.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2783.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1398.6%
Contains more OtherOther +500%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 52% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.321 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.213 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 -97.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1590.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5613.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken soup Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g 12.17g 80%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 9.11mg 61%
Fats 1.2g 34.6g 51%
Saturated fat 0.321g 10.96g 48%
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.66mg 46%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 31.1mg 34%
Potassium 105mg 1275mg 34%
Copper 0.054mg 0.306mg 28%
Calories 36kcal 536kcal 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.582g 9.84g 23%
Histidine 153mg 22%
Phosphorus 27mg 165mg 20%
Fiber 0g 4.8g 19%
Manganese 0.44mg 19%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 22.1µg 18%
Iron 0.21mg 1.63mg 18%
Carbs 3.53g 52.9g 16%
Magnesium 4mg 67mg 15%
Vitamin B3 1.584mg 3.827mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.035mg 0.167mg 11%
Selenium 2.2µg 8.1µg 11%
Folate 5µg 45µg 10%
Protein 2.52g 7g 9%
Zinc 0.14mg 1.09mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.197mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 8%
Sodium 143mg 8mg 6%
Choline 9.2mg 37.5mg 5%
Calcium 3mg 24mg 2%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 3.53g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 1.58g 0.22g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chicken soup Potato chips
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
6%
Chicken soup
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Chicken soup
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.639g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Chicken soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172884/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.