Coconut vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between coconut and potato chips
- Coconut has more manganese, fiber, and copper; however, potato chips are higher in vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B3, and vitamin K.
- Coconut covers your daily saturated fat needs 94% more than potato chips.
- Potato chips contain 3 times less manganese than coconut. Coconut contains 1.5mg of manganese, while potato chips contain 0.44mg.
- Potato chips have less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, coconut meat, raw 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 IronIron | +49.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +240.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +109.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +71.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +258.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
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 CVitamin C | +842.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3695.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +153% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +885% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +608.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +10950% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +73.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +209.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.33 g
Fats:
33.49 g
Carbs:
15.23 g
Water:
46.99 g
Other:
0.96 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +2373.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +110.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +247.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +275% |
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Fats
~34.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
29.698 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.366 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 | -63.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +590.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3225.1% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 29.698g | 10.96g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.366g | 12.17g | 79% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 9.11mg | 59% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.66mg | 47% |
| Manganese | 1.5mg | 0.44mg | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 31.1mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 356mg | 1275mg | 27% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.425g | 9.84g | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.54mg | 3.827mg | 21% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 22.1µg | 18% |
| Fiber | 9g | 4.8g | 17% |
| Copper | 0.435mg | 0.306mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.197mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 15.23g | 52.9g | 13% |
| Iron | 2.43mg | 1.63mg | 10% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 536kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.167mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 67mg | 8% |
| Protein | 3.33g | 7g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 165mg | 7% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 37.5mg | 5% |
| Folate | 26µg | 45µg | 5% |
| Selenium | 10.1µg | 8.1µg | 4% |
| Fats | 33.49g | 34.6g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.3mg | 0.402mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.23g | 48.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.23g | 0.22g | N/A |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.09mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.121mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.131mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.247mg | 0.419mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.147mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.062mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.169mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.202mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
8%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.738g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.