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French toast vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between french toast and potato chips

  • French toast has more selenium and vitamin B12; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, copper, and vitamin B3.
  • Potato chips cover your daily vitamin B6 needs 45% more than french toast.
  • French toast has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of french toast is 67, while the glycemic index of potato chips is 56.

Specific food types used in this comparison are French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk 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 12% 30% 12% 63% 19% 18% 50% 62% 25% 110%
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 +316.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +148.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +294.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +851.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +427.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +134%
~equal in Iron ~1.63mg

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 1% 41% 0% 0% 51% 74% 31% 33% 17% 39% 0% 32% 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 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +10266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +135.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +791.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~45µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 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 +2778.9%
Contains more FatsFats +220.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +111.6%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
~equal in Protein ~7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 46% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.723 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.594 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 -75.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +117.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +369.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French toast Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 2.594g 12.17g 64%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 61%
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.66mg 45%
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg 39%
Saturated fat 2.723g 10.96g 37%
Fats 10.8g 34.6g 37%
Potassium 134mg 1275mg 34%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 31.1mg 34%
Copper 0.058mg 0.306mg 28%
Selenium 20.1µg 8.1µg 22%
Histidine 0.179mg 153mg 22%
Sodium 479mg 8mg 20%
Fiber 4.8g 19%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 18%
Calories 229kcal 536kcal 15%
Vitamin B3 1.628mg 3.827mg 14%
Vitamin A 124µg 0µg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.524g 9.84g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Magnesium 17mg 67mg 12%
Manganese 0.188mg 0.44mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.197mg 10%
Carbs 25g 52.9g 9%
Calcium 100mg 24mg 8%
Phosphorus 117mg 165mg 7%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Zinc 0.67mg 1.09mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.549mg 0.402mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.204mg 0.167mg 3%
Protein 7.7g 7g 1%
Folate 43µg 45µg 1%
Iron 1.67mg 1.63mg 1%
Net carbs 25g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 0.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.305mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.375mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.621mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.413mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.188mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.389mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.419mg 0.392mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French toast 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
25%
French toast
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
French toast
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 471mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French toast
French toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French toast
French toast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.237g)
Which food is cheaper?
French toast
French toast is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. French toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.