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Ground beef vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ground beef and Potato chips?

  • Ground beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium, yet Potato chips is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Ground beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 104% higher.

We used Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Iron +39.3%
Contains more Zinc +435.8%
Contains more Selenium +135.8%
Contains more Magnesium +294.1%
Contains more Potassium +429%
Contains less Sodium -89%
Contains more Copper +287.3%
Contains more Manganese +4788.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 165
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Iron +39.3%
Contains more Zinc +435.8%
Contains more Selenium +135.8%
Contains more Magnesium +294.1%
Contains more Potassium +429%
Contains less Sodium -89%
Contains more Copper +287.3%
Contains more Manganese +4788.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 165

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 B5 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +7491.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +227.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112.2%
Contains more Folate +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +662.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.827
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
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 B5 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +7491.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +227.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112.2%
Contains more Folate +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +662.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.827

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +241%
Contains more Water +2972.1%
Contains more Fats +125.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +50.6%
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 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 +241%
Contains more Water +2972.1%
Contains more Fats +125.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +50.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2882.8%
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2882.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 0g 48.1g Potato chips
Protein 23.87g 7g Ground beef
Fats 15.37g 34.6g Potato chips
Carbs 0g 52.9g Potato chips
Calories 241kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0g 0.22g Ground beef
Fiber 0g 4.8g Potato chips
Calcium 33mg 24mg Ground beef
Iron 2.27mg 1.63mg Ground beef
Magnesium 17mg 67mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 166mg 165mg Ground beef
Potassium 241mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 73mg 8mg Potato chips
Zinc 5.84mg 1.09mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.009mg 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 19.1µg 8.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Ground beef
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0.12mg 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Ground beef
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.167mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.197mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 3.827mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.402mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Folate 7µg 45µg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.108mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.923mg 0.253mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.283mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg 0.419mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg 0.424mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg 0.11mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.31mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg 0.392mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg 153mg Potato chips
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Potato chips
Trans Fat 1.173g Potato chips
Saturated Fat 6.073g 10.96g Ground beef
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 12.17g Potato chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground beef 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
46%
Ground beef
59%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.887g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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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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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.