Margarine vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are margarine and potato chips different?
- Margarine is richer in vitamin A and vitamin K, while potato chips are higher in vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and iron.
- Margarine covers your daily need for vitamin A, 72% more than potato chips.
- Margarine contains 4 times more vitamin K than potato chips. Margarine contains 93µg of vitamin K, while potato chips contain 22.1µg.
- Potato chips are lower in saturated fat.
- Potato chips have a higher glycemic index (56) than margarine (0).
Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted types were used in this article.
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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 | -75% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2133.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +700% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +6983.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2616.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3200% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +320.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +15450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1570% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +432.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16539.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +7233.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +202.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.16 g
Fats:
80.71 g
Carbs:
0.7 g
Water:
16.52 g
Other:
1.91 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +133.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +769.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +4275% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +7457.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.302 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +295.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +99.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 819µg | 0µg | 91% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 24.302g | 12.17g | 81% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 38.877g | 9.84g | 73% |
| Fats | 80.71g | 34.6g | 71% |
| Vitamin K | 93µg | 22.1µg | 59% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0.66mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 18mg | 1275mg | 37% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.306mg | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 31.1mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.023mg | 3.827mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 5mg | 165mg | 23% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 0.06mg | 1.63mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.8g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 15.189g | 10.96g | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 19% | |
| Carbs | 0.7g | 52.9g | 17% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 67mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 8.1µg | 15% |
| Protein | 0.16g | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.167mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.037mg | 0.197mg | 12% |
| Folate | 1µg | 45µg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 1.09mg | 10% |
| Calories | 717kcal | 536kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 8% | |
| Choline | 12.4mg | 37.5mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 9mg | 9.11mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.7g | 48.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.22g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 14.89g | 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% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 21.522g | N/A |
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
55%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.229g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)