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Egg white vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Egg white and Potato chips

  • Egg white has more Selenium, however, Potato chips is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Potato chips covers your daily Vitamin E needs 61% more than Egg white.
  • Potato chips contains 2 times less Selenium than Egg white. Egg white contains 20µg of Selenium, while Potato chips contains 8.1µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Egg, white, raw, fresh 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 Selenium +146.9%
Contains more Calcium +242.9%
Contains more Iron +1937.5%
Contains more Magnesium +509.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1000%
Contains more Potassium +682.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Zinc +3533.3%
Contains more Copper +1230.4%
Contains more Manganese +3900%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 3% 8% 7% 15% 22% 1% 8% 2% 110%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains more Selenium +146.9%
Contains more Calcium +242.9%
Contains more Iron +1937.5%
Contains more Magnesium +509.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1000%
Contains more Potassium +682.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Zinc +3533.3%
Contains more Copper +1230.4%
Contains more Manganese +3900%

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 B2 +122.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4075%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3544.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13100%
Contains more Folate +1025%
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% 1% 102% 2% 12% 2% 3% 12% 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 B2 +122.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4075%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3544.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13100%
Contains more Folate +1025%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +55.7%
Contains more Water +4508.9%
Contains more Fats +20252.9%
Contains more Carbs +7146.6%
Contains more Other +471.4%
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 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 Protein +55.7%
Contains more Water +4508.9%
Contains more Fats +20252.9%
Contains more Carbs +7146.6%
Contains more Other +471.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Egg white Potato chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Egg white Potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 48.1g Potato chips
Protein 10.9g 7g Egg white
Fats 0.17g 34.6g Potato chips
Carbs 0.73g 52.9g Potato chips
Calories 52kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Fructose 0.07g Egg white
Sugar 0.71g 0.22g Potato chips
Fiber 0g 4.8g Potato chips
Calcium 7mg 24mg Potato chips
Iron 0.08mg 1.63mg Potato chips
Magnesium 11mg 67mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 15mg 165mg Potato chips
Potassium 163mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 166mg 8mg Potato chips
Zinc 0.03mg 1.09mg Potato chips
Copper 0.023mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.011mg 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 20µg 8.1µg Egg white
Vitamin E 0mg 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.167mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.197mg Egg white
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Folate 4µg 45µg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Egg white
Vitamin K 0µg 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.108mg Egg white
Threonine 0.449mg 0.253mg Egg white
Isoleucine 0.661mg 0.283mg Egg white
Leucine 1.016mg 0.419mg Egg white
Lysine 0.806mg 0.424mg Egg white
Methionine 0.399mg 0.11mg Egg white
Phenylalanine 0.686mg 0.31mg Egg white
Valine 0.809mg 0.392mg Egg white
Histidine 0.29mg 153mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 0g 10.96g Egg white
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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Egg white 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
11%
Egg white
59%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Egg white
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 158mg)
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 Saturated Fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg white
Egg white is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.