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Potato chips vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between potato chips and amaranth

  • Potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and fiber, while amaranth has more manganese and iron.
  • Potato chips cover your daily need for vitamin E, 59% more than amaranth.
  • Potato chips contain 16 times more vitamin B3 than amaranth. While potato chips contain 3.827mg of vitamin B3, amaranth contains only 0.235mg.
  • Potato chips have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of amaranth is 97.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Amaranth grain, cooked.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 14% 12% 79% 50% 23% 63% 0.78% 111% 30%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +844.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +105.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +47.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +95.8%
Contains more IronIron +28.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +94.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~65mg

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 3.8% 5.1% 4.4% 0% 26% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4694.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1013.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +795.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1528.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +484.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +104.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +84.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2089.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +183%
Contains more OtherOther +367.5%
Contains more WaterWater +3855.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Amaranth DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 81%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.19mg 59%
Fats 34.6g 1.58g 51%
Saturated fat 10.96g 50%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.113mg 42%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 35%
Potassium 1275mg 135mg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 25%
Calories 536kcal 102kcal 22%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.235mg 22%
Histidine 153mg 22%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 18%
Manganese 0.44mg 0.854mg 18%
Copper 0.306mg 0.149mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.022mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.015mg 13%
Fiber 4.8g 2.1g 11%
Carbs 52.9g 18.69g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 8%
Starch 16.23g 7%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Protein 7g 3.8g 6%
Iron 1.63mg 2.1mg 6%
Folate 45µg 22µg 6%
Selenium 8.1µg 5.5µg 5%
Phosphorus 165mg 148mg 2%
Calcium 24mg 47mg 2%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.86mg 2%
Net carbs 48.1g 16.59g N/A
Magnesium 67mg 65mg 0%
Sugar 0.22g N/A
Sodium 8mg 6mg 0%
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Amaranth
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
56%
Potato chips
5%
Amaranth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
43%
Amaranth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $1)
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 Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.96g)

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/nutrients
  2. Amaranth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/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.