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Fruit salad vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fruit salad and Potato chips

  • Fruit salad contains less Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Iron, Fiber, and Vitamin B2 than Potato chips.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Potato chips is 55% higher.
  • Fruit salad is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids 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 less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Calcium +118.2%
Contains more Iron +552%
Contains more Magnesium +737.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1078.6%
Contains more Potassium +999.1%
Contains more Zinc +678.6%
Contains more Copper +512%
Contains more Manganese +191.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 10% 6% 6% 11% 1% 4% 17% 20% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Calcium +118.2%
Contains more Iron +552%
Contains more Magnesium +737.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1078.6%
Contains more Potassium +999.1%
Contains more Zinc +678.6%
Contains more Copper +512%
Contains more Manganese +191.4%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +842.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1418.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1307.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +975%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +658.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2344.4%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 0% 0% 11% 3% 4% 7% 4% 7% 3% 0% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +842.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1418.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1307.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +975%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +658.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2344.4%
Contains more Folate +1400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +4434.2%
Contains more Protein +1272.5%
Contains more Fats +115233.3%
Contains more Carbs +305.4%
Contains more Other +1284.6%
13% 86%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.03 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 86.15 g
Other: 0.26 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 Water +4434.2%
Contains more Protein +1272.5%
Contains more Fats +115233.3%
Contains more Carbs +305.4%
Contains more Other +1284.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +196700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110536.4%
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.004 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +196700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110536.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fruit salad Potato chips
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Fruit salad Potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 12.05g 48.1g Potato chips
Protein 0.51g 7g Potato chips
Fats 0.03g 34.6g Potato chips
Carbs 13.05g 52.9g Potato chips
Calories 50kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g Fruit salad
Fiber 1g 4.8g Potato chips
Calcium 11mg 24mg Potato chips
Iron 0.25mg 1.63mg Potato chips
Magnesium 8mg 67mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 14mg 165mg Potato chips
Potassium 116mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 5mg 8mg Fruit salad
Zinc 0.14mg 1.09mg Potato chips
Copper 0.05mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.151mg 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg Potato chips
Vitamin A 600IU 0IU Fruit salad
Vitamin A RAE 30µg 0µg Fruit salad
Vitamin E 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 3.3mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.167mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.197mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 0.356mg 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Folate 3µg 45µg Potato chips
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 0.004g 10.96g Fruit salad
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 12.17g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fruit salad 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
6%
Fruit salad
59%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Fruit salad
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

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 Sugar?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.956g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/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.