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Chinese cuisine vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chinese cuisine and potato chips

  • Chinese cuisine has more vitamin K and vitamin B12; however, potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, copper, vitamin C, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin E for potato chips is 55% higher.
  • Potato chips are lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables 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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
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 ZincZinc +37.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +346.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +525%
Contains more IronIron +46.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +524.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +117.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +199.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.9%
~equal in Calcium ~24mg

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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +168.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1011%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +406.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +258.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +189.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +309.9%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.402mg
~equal in Folate ~45µg
~equal in Choline ~37.5mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 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 +4048.4%
Contains more FatsFats +552.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +625.7%
Contains more OtherOther +138.4%
~equal in Protein ~7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 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 -91.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +708.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +471.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 12.17g 67%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 9.11mg 55%
Fats 5.3g 34.6g 45%
Saturated fat 0.978g 10.96g 45%
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.66mg 38%
Potassium 204mg 1275mg 32%
Copper 0.049mg 0.306mg 29%
Vitamin K 51.3µg 22.1µg 24%
Histidine 0.207mg 153mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 1.217g 9.84g 22%
Vitamin C 11.6mg 31.1mg 22%
Calories 105kcal 536kcal 22%
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg 20%
Sodium 409mg 8mg 17%
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 3.827mg 16%
Carbs 7.29g 52.9g 15%
Phosphorus 76mg 165mg 13%
Fiber 1.5g 4.8g 13%
Manganese 0.147mg 0.44mg 13%
Magnesium 15mg 67mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.167mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.197mg 11%
Vitamin A 63µg 0µg 7%
Iron 1.11mg 1.63mg 7%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Zinc 1.5mg 1.09mg 4%
Selenium 6.7µg 8.1µg 3%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Choline 34.5mg 37.5mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.402mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Starch 1.82g 1%
Protein 7.08g 7g 0%
Net carbs 5.79g 48.1g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Calcium 22mg 24mg 0%
Sugar 2.41g 0.22g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Folate 45µg 45µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.313mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.525mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.552mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.158mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.327mg 0.392mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine 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
33%
Chinese cuisine
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 401mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.982g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.