Potato chips vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between potato chips and arugula
- Potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, copper, vitamin B3, vitamin C, and phosphorus; however, arugula is richer in vitamin K and vitamin A.
- Arugula covers your daily vitamin K needs 72% more than potato chips.
- Arugula has 127 times less saturated fat than potato chips. Potato chips have 10.96g of saturated fat, while arugula has 0.086g.
- Potato chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of arugula is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Arugula, raw.
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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 | +42.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +245.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +302.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +131.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +217.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2600% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +566.7% |
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 | +107.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2018.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +279.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +129.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1154.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +804.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +145.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +391.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +115.6% |
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:
2.58 g
Fats:
0.66 g
Carbs:
3.65 g
Water:
91.71 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +171.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5142.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1349.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +157.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4726.8% |
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
0.086 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.319 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19981.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3715% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.2% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 0.319g | 79% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 108.6µg | 72% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 0.43mg | 58% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 0.66g | 52% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 0.086g | 49% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.073mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 369mg | 27% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 25kcal | 26% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.076mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 0.049g | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 0.305mg | 22% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 15mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 52mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 3.65g | 16% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 0.3µg | 14% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 160mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 1.6g | 13% |
| Folate | 45µg | 97µg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 119µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.044mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.086mg | 9% |
| Protein | 7g | 2.58g | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.47mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.321mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 47mg | 5% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 15.3mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 1.46mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.437mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 2.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 2.05g | N/A |
| 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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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%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.874g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.