Instant coffee vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between instant coffee and potato chips?
- Instant coffee has less vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B3, iron, and fiber than potato chips.
- Potato chips' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 61% higher.
- Instant coffee contains less saturated Fat.
- Instant coffee has a lower glycemic index than potato chips.
We used Beverages, coffee, instant, regular, prepared with water 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 less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1575% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +4150% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3975% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2681.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10800% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +5400% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2833.3% |
| 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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1521.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.1 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0.34 g
Water:
99.09 g
Other:
0.47 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +5115.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +6900% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15458.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +666% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.002 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.002 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 | -100% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +608400% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 2kcal | 536kcal |
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| Protein | 0.1g | 7g |
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| Fats | 0g | 34.6g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 31.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.34g | 48.1g |
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| Carbs | 0.34g | 52.9g |
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| Magnesium | 4mg | 67mg |
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| Calcium | 4mg | 24mg |
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| Potassium | 30mg | 1275mg |
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| Iron | 0.04mg | 1.63mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 0.22g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 4.8g |
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| Copper | 0.011mg | 0.306mg |
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| Zinc | 0.01mg | 1.09mg |
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| Phosphorus | 3mg | 165mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 8mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0mg | 9.11mg |
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| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.44mg |
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| Selenium | 0.1µg | 8.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.167mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.001mg | 0.197mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.236mg | 3.827mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.001mg | 0.402mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.66mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 22.1µg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 45µg |
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| Choline | 37.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.002g | 10.96g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 9.84g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.002g | 12.17g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.108mg |
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| Threonine | 0.253mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.283mg |
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| Leucine | 0.419mg |
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| Lysine | 0.424mg |
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| Methionine | 0.11mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg |
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| Valine | 0.392mg |
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| Histidine | 153mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
0%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
53%
Comparison summary
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 Sugar?
Instant coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Instant coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Instant coffee is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.958g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Instant coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Instant coffee is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)