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Potato chips vs. Beef noodle soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between potato chips and beef noodle soup

  • The amount of vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, fiber, and vitamin K in potato chips is higher than in beef noodle soup.
  • Potato chips cover your daily vitamin E needs 57% more than beef noodle soup.
  • Beef noodle soup has 156 times less vitamin C than potato chips. Potato chips have 31.1mg of vitamin C, while beef noodle soup has 0.2mg.
  • Beef noodle soup contains less saturated fat.
  • Potato chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of beef noodle soup is 42.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Soup, beef noodle, canned, prepared with equal volume water.

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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 2.1% 2.4% 3.5% 17% 20% 17% 8.1% 42% 14% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3087.5%
Contains more IronIron +270.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +410%
Contains more ZincZinc +75.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +768.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +303.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +170%

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 0.67% 1.7% 10% 0% 7% 5.5% 8% 4.8% 3.5% 10% 2% 6% 3.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +15450%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1722%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +496.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +720.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +800.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +402.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2662.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +462.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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% 4% 92%
Protein: 1.93 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 3.58 g
Water: 92.16 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +262.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2713%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1377.7%
Contains more OtherOther +227.3%
Contains more WaterWater +4750.5%

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
40% 43% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.455 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.195 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1887.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6141%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.8%

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 Beef noodle soup
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Beef noodle soup DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.195g 80%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.5mg 57%
Fats 34.6g 1.23g 51%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.015mg 50%
Saturated fat 10.96g 0.455g 48%
Potassium 1275mg 40mg 36%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0.2mg 34%
Copper 0.306mg 0.06mg 27%
Calories 536kcal 34kcal 25%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 0.495g 23%
Histidine 153mg 22%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.425mg 21%
Phosphorus 165mg 19mg 21%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 0.8µg 18%
Fiber 4.8g 0.3g 18%
Carbs 52.9g 3.58g 16%
Iron 1.63mg 0.44mg 15%
Magnesium 67mg 3mg 15%
Manganese 0.44mg 0.109mg 14%
Sodium 8mg 325mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.024mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.028mg 12%
Protein 7g 1.93g 10%
Folate 45µg 8µg 9%
Selenium 8.1µg 3µg 9%
Choline 37.5mg 7mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.08mg 6%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.62mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Calcium 24mg 8mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Net carbs 48.1g 3.28g N/A
Sugar 0.22g 1.03g 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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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Beef noodle soup
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
5%
Beef noodle soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
14%
Beef noodle soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 317mg)
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 is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.505g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Beef noodle soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172906/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.