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Potato chips vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Potato chips and Beetroot

  • Potato chips is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin K, and Phosphorus, however, Beetroot is richer in Folate.
  • Potato chips's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 60% higher.
  • Potato chips has 406 times more Saturated Fat than Beetroot. While Potato chips has 10.96g of Saturated Fat, Beetroot has only 0.027g.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Beets, 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 Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +103.8%
Contains more Magnesium +191.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +312.5%
Contains more Potassium +292.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Zinc +211.4%
Contains more Copper +308%
Contains more Manganese +33.7%
Contains more Selenium +1057.1%
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 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +103.8%
Contains more Magnesium +191.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +312.5%
Contains more Potassium +292.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Zinc +211.4%
Contains more Copper +308%
Contains more Manganese +33.7%
Contains more Selenium +1057.1%

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 E +22675%
Contains more Vitamin C +534.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +438.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +392.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1045.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +159.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +885.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +10950%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +142.2%
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 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +22675%
Contains more Vitamin C +534.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +438.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +392.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1045.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +159.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +885.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +10950%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +142.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +334.8%
Contains more Fats +20252.9%
Contains more Carbs +453.3%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Contains more Water +4509.5%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +334.8%
Contains more Fats +20252.9%
Contains more Carbs +453.3%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Contains more Water +4509.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20183.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20183.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Beetroot Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 6.76g Potato chips
Protein 7g 1.61g Potato chips
Fats 34.6g 0.17g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 9.56g Potato chips
Calories 536kcal 43kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g 6.76g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 2.8g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 16mg Potato chips
Iron 1.63mg 0.8mg Potato chips
Magnesium 67mg 23mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 40mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 325mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 78mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 0.35mg Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg 0.075mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.329mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 0.7µg Potato chips
Vitamin A 0IU 33IU Beetroot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Beetroot
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.04mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 4.9mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.031mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.04mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.334mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.155mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.067mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 109µg Beetroot
Vitamin K 22.1µg 0.2µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.019mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg 0.047mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.048mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg 0.068mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg 0.058mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg 0.018mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.046mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg 0.056mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg 0.021mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 0.027g Beetroot
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 0.032g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.06g Potato chips

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Potato chips Beetroot
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
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.933g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.