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Potato chips vs. Banana chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Potato chips and Banana chips

  • Potato chips is higher in Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin K, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, however, Banana chips are richer in Manganese.
  • Banana chips' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 90% higher.
  • Potato chips has 38 times more Vitamin E than Banana chips. While Potato chips has 9.11mg of Vitamin E, Banana chips have only 0.24mg.
  • Potato chips has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Snacks, banana chips.

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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 54% 5.4% 47% 47% 68% 20% 24% 0.78% 203% 8.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +137.9%
Contains more IronIron +30.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +49.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +194.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +440%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +254.5%

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.
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 21% 5% 4.8% 0% 21% 3.9% 13% 37% 60% 0% 3.3% 11% 12%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +393.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3695.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1058.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +439%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1600%
Contains more FolateFolate +221.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +54.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
2% 34% 58% 4%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 33.6 g
Carbs: 58.4 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +204.3%
Contains more OtherOther +157.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.4%
Contains more WaterWater +126.3%
~equal in Fats ~33.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
92% 6% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 28.97 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.63 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -62.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +404.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1831.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Banana chips Opinion
Calories 536kcal 519kcal Potato chips
Protein 7g 2.3g Potato chips
Fats 34.6g 33.6g Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 6.3mg Potato chips
Net carbs 48.1g 50.7g Banana chips
Carbs 52.9g 58.4g Banana chips
Magnesium 67mg 76mg Banana chips
Calcium 24mg 18mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 536mg Potato chips
Iron 1.63mg 1.25mg Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g 35.34g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 7.7g Banana chips
Copper 0.306mg 0.205mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 0.75mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 56mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 6mg Banana chips
Vitamin A 0IU 83IU Banana chips
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg Banana chips
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.24mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 1.56mg Banana chips
Selenium 8.1µg 1.5µg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.085mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.017mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.71mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.62mg Banana chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.26mg Potato chips
Vitamin K 22.1µg 1.3µg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 14µg Potato chips
Choline 37.5mg 21.3mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 28.97g Potato chips
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 1.95g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.63g Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.027mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg 0.076mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.074mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg 0.158mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg 0.107mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg 0.024mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.086mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg 0.104mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg 0.18mg Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato chips Banana chips
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
15%
Banana chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
48%
Banana chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.01g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Banana chips
Banana chips contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana chips
Banana chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana chips
Banana chips is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Banana chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168849/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.