Icing vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between icing and potato chips
- Potato chips are higher than icing in vitamin B6, vitamin E, potassium, vitamin C, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, fiber, and manganese.
- Potato chips' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 51% higher.
The food types used in this comparison are Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +6600% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +700% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3650% |
| Contains more IronIron | +918.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1457.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +816.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +8000% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +53.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +495.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1570% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1639.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +630.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +70% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +462.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1530.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
16.23 g
Carbs:
67.89 g
Water:
15.07 g
Other:
0.81 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +693.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +113.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +344.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.974 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.951 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 | -72.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +102.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +53.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 1.53mg | 9.11mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.66mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 34mg | 1275mg | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 2.974g | 10.96g | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 31.1mg | 35% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.306mg | 34% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.951g | 12.17g | 28% |
| Fats | 16.23g | 34.6g | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 3.827mg | 23% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 165mg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.44mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.8g | 19% |
| Iron | 0.16mg | 1.63mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 67mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 8.1µg | 15% |
| Protein | 0g | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.167mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.86g | 9.84g | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 1.09mg | 9% |
| Folate | 8µg | 45µg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 13µg | 22.1µg | 8% |
| Sodium | 184mg | 8mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.302mg | 0.197mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.055mg | 0.402mg | 7% |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 37.5mg | 6% |
| Calories | 418kcal | 536kcal | 6% |
| Carbs | 67.89g | 52.9g | 5% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 67.89g | 48.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 63.1g | 0.22g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0% |
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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
12%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 176mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Icing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.986g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)