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Distilled beverage vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between distilled beverage and potato chips

  • Potato chips are higher than distilled beverage in vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, and fiber.
  • Potato chips' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 61% higher.
  • Distilled beverage has a lower glycemic index (15) than potato chips (56).

The food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 86 proof 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 0% 0% 0.18% 1.5% 7% 1.1% 1.7% 0.13% 2.3% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -87.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63650%
Contains more IronIron +3975%
Contains more CopperCopper +1357.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +2625%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4025%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2344.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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% 0% 0% 0% 1.5% 0.92% 0.24% 0% 0.23% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4825%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29338.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 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 +3263.2%
Contains more OtherOther +900%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52800%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Distilled beverage Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 12.17g 81%
Vitamin E 0mg 9.11mg 61%
Fats 0g 34.6g 53%
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.66mg 51%
Saturated fat 0g 10.96g 50%
Potassium 2mg 1275mg 37%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg 35%
Copper 0.021mg 0.306mg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 9.84g 25%
Vitamin B3 0.013mg 3.827mg 24%
Phosphorus 4mg 165mg 23%
Histidine 0mg 153mg 22%
Iron 0.04mg 1.63mg 20%
Fiber 0g 4.8g 19%
Vitamin K 0µg 22.1µg 18%
Carbs 0.1g 52.9g 18%
Manganese 0.018mg 0.44mg 18%
Magnesium 0mg 67mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.197mg 15%
Selenium 0µg 8.1µg 15%
Calories 250kcal 536kcal 14%
Protein 0g 7g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.006mg 0.167mg 13%
Folate 0µg 45µg 11%
Zinc 0.04mg 1.09mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.402mg 8%
Choline 0mg 37.5mg 7%
Calcium 0mg 24mg 2%
Net carbs 0.1g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.22g N/A
Sodium 1mg 8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Distilled beverage 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
0%
Distilled beverage
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Distilled beverage
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

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 Sugar?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage 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. Distilled beverage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171919/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.