Potato chips vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between potato chips and apples
- Apples contain less vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, copper, vitamin C, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, and manganese than potato chips.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin E for potato chips is 60% higher.
- Apples have 391 times less saturated fat than potato chips. Potato chips have 10.96g of saturated fat, while apples have 0.028g.
- Potato chips have a higher glycemic index than apples.
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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1240% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1091.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1258.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1033.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2625% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1400% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1157.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +576.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4961.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +882.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +657.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4105.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +559% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1509.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +904.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1002.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
Protein:
0.26 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
13.81 g
Water:
85.56 g
Other:
0.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2592.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20252.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +283.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1700% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4403.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.051 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +140471.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +23762.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 0.051g | 81% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 0.18mg | 60% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 0.17g | 53% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 0.028g | 50% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.041mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 107mg | 34% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.027mg | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 4.6mg | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 0.007g | 25% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 52kcal | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 0.091mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 11mg | 22% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.005mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 0.12mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.035mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 2.2µg | 17% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 5mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.026mg | 13% |
| Protein | 7g | 0.26g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.017mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 13.81g | 13% |
| Folate | 45µg | 3µg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.04mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 2.4g | 10% |
| Fructose | 5.9g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.061mg | 7% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 3.4mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 11.41g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 10.39g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.05g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 8mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
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
56%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.17g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.932g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)