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Salmon raw vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between salmon raw and potato chips?

  • Salmon raw is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3, yet potato chips are higher in vitamin C, potassium, fiber, and manganese.
  • Salmon raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 133% more.
  • The glycemic index of salmon raw is lower.

We used Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted types in this article.

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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 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +350.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +131%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +160.2%
Contains more IronIron +103.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2650%

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% 4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +313.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 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 +183.4%
Contains more WaterWater +3505.3%
Contains more OtherOther +47.8%
Contains more FatsFats +445.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 37% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.539 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 -91%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +367.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +379.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon raw Potato chips DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.18µg 0µg 133%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.539g 12.17g 64%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 61%
Selenium 36.5µg 8.1µg 52%
Saturated fat 0.981g 10.96g 45%
Fats 6.34g 34.6g 43%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg 35%
Protein 19.84g 7g 26%
Vitamin B3 7.86mg 3.827mg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.664mg 0.402mg 25%
Potassium 490mg 1275mg 23%
Histidine 0.584mg 153mg 22%
Calories 142kcal 536kcal 20%
Fiber 0g 4.8g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 2.103g 9.84g 19%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 18%
Manganese 0.016mg 0.44mg 18%
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg 18%
Carbs 0g 52.9g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.38mg 0.197mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.818mg 0.66mg 12%
Iron 0.8mg 1.63mg 10%
Magnesium 29mg 67mg 9%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Copper 0.25mg 0.306mg 6%
Phosphorus 200mg 165mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.226mg 0.167mg 5%
Folate 25µg 45µg 5%
Zinc 0.64mg 1.09mg 4%
Sodium 44mg 8mg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Calcium 12mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 0.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.87mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.914mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 1.613mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 1.822mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.587mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.775mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 1.022mg 0.392mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salmon raw Potato chips
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
77%
Salmon raw
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Salmon raw
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.979g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.