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Potato chips vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Potato chips and Arborio rice

  • Arborio rice contains less Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin C, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Zinc than Potato chips.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Potato chips is 55% higher.
  • Arborio rice is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, 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.
Contains more Calcium +2300%
Contains more Iron +11.6%
Contains more Magnesium +737.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Potassium +4803.8%
Contains more Zinc +172.5%
Contains more Copper +325%
Contains more Manganese +23.2%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Equal in Selenium - 7.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 55% 6% 15% 3% 0% 11% 24% 47% 41%
Contains more Calcium +2300%
Contains more Iron +11.6%
Contains more Magnesium +737.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Potassium +4803.8%
Contains more Zinc +172.5%
Contains more Copper +325%
Contains more Manganese +23.2%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Equal in Selenium - 7.5

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1131.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1018.6%
Contains more Folate +31.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.164
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.397
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 4% 28% 24% 14% 45% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1131.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1018.6%
Contains more Folate +31.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.164
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.397

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +196.6%
Contains more Fats +18110.5%
Contains more Carbs +84.1%
Contains more Other +1794.7%
Contains more Water +3506.8%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more Protein +196.6%
Contains more Fats +18110.5%
Contains more Carbs +84.1%
Contains more Other +1794.7%
Contains more Water +3506.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16865.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24240%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
32% 36% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16865.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24240%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Arborio rice Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 28.73g Potato chips
Protein 7g 2.36g Potato chips
Fats 34.6g 0.19g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 28.73g Potato chips
Calories 536kcal 130kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g Arborio rice
Fiber 4.8g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 1mg Potato chips
Iron 1.63mg 1.46mg Potato chips
Magnesium 67mg 8mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 33mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 26mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 0mg Arborio rice
Zinc 1.09mg 0.4mg Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg 0.072mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.357mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 7.5µg Potato chips
Vitamin E 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.164mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.016mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 1.493mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.397mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.059mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 59µg Arborio rice
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.027mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg 0.084mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.102mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg 0.195mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg 0.085mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg 0.056mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.126mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg 0.144mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg 0.056mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 0.051g Arborio rice
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 0.058g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.05g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato chips Arborio rice
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
13%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.909g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/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.