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Coca-Cola vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Coca-Cola and Potato chips

  • Potato chips is higher than Coca-Cola in Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Potato chips's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 61% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola 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 less Sodium -50%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +1381.8%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1550%
Contains more Potassium +63650%
Contains more Zinc +5350%
Contains more Copper +30500%
Contains more Manganese +21900%
Contains more Selenium +8000%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 0% 5% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +1381.8%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1550%
Contains more Potassium +63650%
Contains more Zinc +5350%
Contains more Copper +30500%
Contains more Manganese +21900%
Contains more Selenium +8000%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +4653.2%
Contains more Protein +9900%
Contains more Fats +172900%
Contains more Carbs +453.3%
Contains more Other +8900%
10% 90%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 90.31 g
Other: 0.04 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 Water +4653.2%
Contains more Protein +9900%
Contains more Fats +172900%
Contains more Carbs +453.3%
Contains more Other +8900%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coca-Cola Potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 9.56g 48.1g Potato chips
Protein 0.07g 7g Potato chips
Fats 0.02g 34.6g Potato chips
Carbs 9.56g 52.9g Potato chips
Calories 37kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Sugar 8.97g 0.22g Potato chips
Fiber 0g 4.8g Potato chips
Calcium 2mg 24mg Potato chips
Iron 0.11mg 1.63mg Potato chips
Magnesium 0mg 67mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 10mg 165mg Potato chips
Potassium 2mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 4mg 8mg Coca-Cola
Zinc 0.02mg 1.09mg Potato chips
Copper 0.001mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.002mg 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 0.1µg 8.1µg Potato chips
Vitamin E 0mg 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.167mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.197mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Folate 0µg 45µg Potato chips
Vitamin K 0µg 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 0g 10.96g Coca-Cola
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 12.17g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Coca-Cola Potato chips
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
0%
Coca-Cola
59%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coca-Cola
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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 contains less Sodium?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.96g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/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.