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Potato chips vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Potato chips and Apple

  • Apple contains less Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Iron, and Manganese than Potato chips.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Potato chips is 60% higher.
  • Apple has 391 times less Saturated Fat than Potato chips. Potato chips has 10.96g of Saturated Fat, while Apple has 0.028g.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Apples, raw, with skin.

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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.
Potato chips
Potato chips
9
:
1
Apple
Apple
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +1258.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1240%
Contains more Phosphorus +1400%
Contains more Potassium +1091.6%
Contains more Zinc +2625%
Contains more Copper +1033.3%
Contains more Manganese +1157.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Potato chips
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Apple
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +1258.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1240%
Contains more Phosphorus +1400%
Contains more Potassium +1091.6%
Contains more Zinc +2625%
Contains more Copper +1033.3%
Contains more Manganese +1157.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%

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.
Potato chips
Potato chips
9
:
1
Apple
Apple
Contains more Vitamin E +4961.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +576.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +882.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +657.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +559%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1509.8%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin K +904.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Potato chips
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Apple
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +4961.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +576.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +882.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +657.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +559%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1509.8%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin K +904.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato chips
Potato chips
4
:
1
Apple
Apple
Contains more Protein +2592.3%
Contains more Fats +20252.9%
Contains more Carbs +283.1%
Contains more Other +1700%
Contains more Water +4403.2%
Potato chips
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Apple
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +2592.3%
Contains more Fats +20252.9%
Contains more Carbs +283.1%
Contains more Other +1700%
Contains more Water +4403.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato chips
Potato chips
2
:
1
Apple
Apple
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140471.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23762.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Potato chips
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Apple
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140471.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23762.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

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 Apple
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Apple Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 11.41g Potato chips
Protein 7g 0.26g Potato chips
Fats 34.6g 0.17g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 13.81g Potato chips
Calories 536kcal 52kcal Potato chips
Starch 0.05g Apple
Fructose 5.9g Apple
Sugar 0.22g 10.39g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 2.4g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 6mg Potato chips
Iron 1.63mg 0.12mg Potato chips
Magnesium 67mg 5mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 11mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 107mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 1mg Apple
Zinc 1.09mg 0.04mg Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg 0.027mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.035mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 0µg Potato chips
Vitamin A 0IU 54IU Apple
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Apple
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.18mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 4.6mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.017mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.026mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.091mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.061mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.041mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 3µg Potato chips
Vitamin K 22.1µg 2.2µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.001mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg 0.006mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.006mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg 0.013mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg 0.012mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg 0.001mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.006mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg 0.012mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg 0.005mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 0.028g Apple
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 0.007g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.051g Potato chips

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Apple
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
59%
Potato chips
5%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.17g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.932g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.