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Minestrone vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between minestrone and potato chips

  • Minestrone is higher in vitamin A; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, fiber, and iron.
  • Potato chips' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 54% higher.
  • Minestrone has less saturated fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 4.2% 11% 14% 17% 8.5% 9.9% 33% 20% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +71.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +880.8%
Contains more IronIron +328.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +500%
Contains more ZincZinc +251.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +617.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +189.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 16% 0% 0% 5.5% 4.2% 7.3% 8.4% 9.5% 0% 0% 11% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6120%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +659.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +994.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +878.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +187.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1509.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 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 WaterWater +4706.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +295.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3226.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1035.2%
Contains more OtherOther +200%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 30% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.46 g
33% 30% 37%
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 -97.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3293.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2545.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Minestrone Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 12.17g 78%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 61%
Fats 1.04g 34.6g 52%
Saturated fat 0.23g 10.96g 49%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.66mg 48%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 31.1mg 34%
Potassium 130mg 1275mg 34%
Copper 0.051mg 0.306mg 28%
Calories 34kcal 536kcal 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.29g 9.84g 24%
Histidine 0.03mg 153mg 22%
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 3.827mg 21%
Phosphorus 23mg 165mg 20%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 18%
Fiber 0.4g 4.8g 18%
Iron 0.38mg 1.63mg 16%
Carbs 4.66g 52.9g 16%
Magnesium 3mg 67mg 15%
Selenium 8.1µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.197mg 14%
Manganese 0.152mg 0.44mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.167mg 12%
Sodium 254mg 8mg 11%
Protein 1.77g 7g 10%
Folate 15µg 45µg 8%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Zinc 0.31mg 1.09mg 7%
Vitamin A 49µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.402mg 5%
Calcium 14mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 4.26g 48.1g N/A
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg 0%
Sugar 0.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.043mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.098mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.076mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.064mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.074mg 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Minestrone Potato chips
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
5%
Minestrone
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Minestrone
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 246mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.