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Egg vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between eggs and potato chips

  • Eggs have more copper, choline, vitamin B12, and selenium; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and potassium.
  • Eggs cover your daily copper needs 188% more than potato chips.
  • Potato chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of eggs is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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.
Egg
Egg
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
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 more CalciumCalcium +108.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +553.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +280.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +570%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +911.9%
Contains more IronIron +37%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1592.3%
~equal in Zinc ~1.09mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~165mg

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.
Egg
Egg
6
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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +160.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +683.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +784.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +153%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5879.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7266.7%
~equal in Folate ~45µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
2
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 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 ProteinProtein +79.7%
Contains more WaterWater +3827.4%
Contains more FatsFats +226.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4623.2%
Contains more OtherOther +236.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
1
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
33% 30% 37%
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 -70.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +141.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +760.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Potato chips DV% diff.
Copper 2mg 0.306mg 188%
Cholesterol 373mg 0mg 124%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 12.17g 72%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 9.11mg 54%
Choline 293.8mg 37.5mg 47%
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 0µg 46%
Selenium 30.8µg 8.1µg 41%
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.66mg 41%
Fats 10.61g 34.6g 37%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg 35%
Saturated fat 3.267g 10.96g 35%
Potassium 126mg 1275mg 34%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 3.827mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 0.197mg 24%
Histidine 0.298mg 153mg 22%
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 0.402mg 20%
Calories 155kcal 536kcal 19%
Fiber 0g 4.8g 19%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 22.1µg 18%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.44mg 18%
Vitamin A 149µg 0µg 17%
Carbs 1.12g 52.9g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 4.077g 9.84g 14%
Magnesium 10mg 67mg 14%
Vitamin D 2.2µg 0µg 11%
Protein 12.58g 7g 11%
Vitamin D 87IU 0IU 11%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.167mg 8%
Iron 1.19mg 1.63mg 6%
Sodium 124mg 8mg 5%
Calcium 50mg 24mg 3%
Phosphorus 172mg 165mg 1%
Net carbs 1.12g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 1.12g 0.22g N/A
Zinc 1.05mg 1.09mg 0%
Folate 44µg 45µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.604mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 1.075mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.904mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.392mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0.392mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Egg 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
53%
Egg
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.693g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg
Egg is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.
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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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.