Ham vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on the differences between ham and potato chips
- Ham has more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, and selenium; however, potato chips are higher in vitamin E, vitamin C, potassium, copper, and vitamin B6.
- Potato chips cover your daily vitamin E needs 59% more than ham.
- Potato chips have less sodium.
- The glycemic index of potato chips is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted 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 ZincZinc | +164.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +140.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +378.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +344.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +10.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +287.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +714.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +351.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +126.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3544% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1400% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 12.17g | 78% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 9.11mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 1203mg | 8mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.167mg | 49% |
| Fats | 5.53g | 34.6g | 45% |
| Saturated fat | 1.81g | 10.96g | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 31.1mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 1275mg | 29% |
| Protein | 20.93g | 7g | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 0µg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.306mg | 25% |
| Histidine | 0.75mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 8.1µg | 21% |
| Calories | 145kcal | 536kcal | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.66mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.8g | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 22.1µg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.62g | 9.84g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 0mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 1.5g | 52.9g | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.44mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 1.09mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 67mg | 13% |
| Folate | 3µg | 45µg | 11% |
| Choline | 85.1mg | 37.5mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 196mg | 165mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 32IU | 0IU | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.63mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 3.827mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.5g | 48.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.22g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.931mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.661mg | 0.419mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.775mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.93 g
Fats:
5.53 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
67.67 g
Other:
4.37 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +199% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3461.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +525.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3426.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.54 g
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 | -83.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +275.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2153.7% |
