Chocolate vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chocolate and potato chips
- Chocolate has more copper, iron, manganese, and magnesium, while potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
- Chocolate covers your daily need for copper, 80% more than potato chips.
- Chocolate contains 5 times more iron than potato chips. While chocolate contains 8.02mg of iron, potato chips contain only 1.63mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in potato chips is lower.
- Chocolate has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate is 23, while the glycemic index of potato chips is 56.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +117.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +133.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +392% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +235.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +222.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +128.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +170% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1587% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +568% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +294% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +427.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1471.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +172.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +95.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +111.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 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 | -40.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1014.5% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~9.84g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.306mg | 80% |
| Iron | 8.02mg | 1.63mg | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 12.17g | 74% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 9.11mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.66mg | 48% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 0.44mg | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 35% | |
| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 10.96g | 34% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 559mg | 1275mg | 21% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 67mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 3.827mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 22.1µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.167mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.197mg | 11% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Folate | 45µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Fiber | 7g | 4.8g | 9% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 8.1µg | 9% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 1.09mg | 8% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 165mg | 6% |
| Fats | 31.28g | 34.6g | 5% |
| Protein | 4.88g | 7g | 4% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 24mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 52.9g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.402mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 9.84g | 1% |
| Calories | 546kcal | 536kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 48.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | 0.22g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| 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% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | 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
9%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.559g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)