Potato chips vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between potato chips and beer
- Beer contains less vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B3, iron, and fiber than potato chips.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin E for potato chips is 61% higher.
- Beer has a higher glycemic index than potato chips.
Food types used in this article are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all.
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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 | +1016.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +4622.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +8050% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +6020% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10800% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1078.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5400% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1250% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3240% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +688% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +646% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +880.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1334.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +650% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +271.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 0g | 81% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 0mg | 61% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 0g | 53% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 0g | 50% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.046mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 27mg | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 0mg | 35% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.005mg | 33% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 43kcal | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 0g | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 14mg | 22% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 0.513mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 0.02mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 0g | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.008mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 3.55g | 16% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 6mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 0.6µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.005mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.025mg | 13% |
| Protein | 7g | 0.46g | 13% |
| Folate | 45µg | 6µg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.01mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.041mg | 7% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 10.1mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.02µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 3.55g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 0g | N/A |
| Sodium | 8mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0mg | 0% |
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:
0.46 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
3.55 g
Water:
91.96 g
Other:
4.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1421.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1390.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4740% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.9% |
