Dough vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between dough and potato chips
- Dough has more vitamin B1, selenium, iron, and folate; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and potassium.
- Potato chips cover your daily vitamin E needs 59% more than dough.
- Potato chips have 75 times less sodium than dough. Dough has 602mg of sodium, while potato chips have 8mg.
- Dough has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of dough is 70, while the glycemic index of potato chips is 56.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) 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 CalciumCalcium | +116.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +139.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +253.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +109.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +989.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +101.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +325.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +116.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +173.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4238.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +516.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3057.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +368.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.75 g
Fats:
2.42 g
Carbs:
51.88 g
Water:
33 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1636.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1329.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +84.6% |
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Carbs
~52.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.529 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.855 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 | -95.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2618.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1323.4% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.855g | 12.17g | 75% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 9.11mg | 59% |
| Fats | 2.42g | 34.6g | 50% |
| Saturated fat | 0.529g | 10.96g | 47% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.71mg | 0.167mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.66mg | 43% |
| Selenium | 28.6µg | 8.1µg | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 31.1mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 1275mg | 34% |
| Iron | 3.91mg | 1.63mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 602mg | 8mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.362g | 9.84g | 24% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
| Folate | 123µg | 45µg | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 22.1µg | 18% |
| Starch | 44.23g | 18% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.427mg | 0.197mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.152mg | 0.306mg | 17% |
| Calories | 272kcal | 536kcal | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 4.8g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 165mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 67mg | 8% |
| Protein | 10.75g | 7g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.817mg | 3.827mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.577mg | 0.44mg | 6% |
| Choline | 8mg | 37.5mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 24mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.455mg | 0.402mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.51g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 49.68g | 48.1g | N/A |
| Carbs | 51.88g | 52.9g | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.62g | 0.22g | N/A |
| Zinc | 1.04mg | 1.09mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.005g | 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 - ALA | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.788g | 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
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56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 594mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dough is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.431g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dough is cheaper (difference - $2)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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