Potato chips vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are potato chips and Brussels sprouts different?
- Potato chips are higher in vitamin E, vitamin B6, copper, potassium, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, Brussels sprouts are richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for Brussels sprouts is 129% higher.
- Potato chips contain 177 times more saturated fat than Brussels sprouts. While potato chips contain 10.96g of saturated fat, Brussels sprouts contain only 0.062g.
Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Brussels sprouts, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +191.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +227.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +337.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +159.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +139.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +30.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +406.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +75% |
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 EVitamin E | +935.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +118.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +413.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +201.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +96.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +173.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +700.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +35.6% |
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:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
8.95 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +107.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11433.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +491.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +162.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4426.3% |
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
0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
153 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +42682.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1157.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 153g | 939% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 177µg | 129% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 85mg | 60% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 0.88mg | 55% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 0.3g | 53% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 0.062g | 50% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.219mg | 34% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.07mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 389mg | 26% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 43kcal | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 0.023g | 25% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.076mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 0.745mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 8.95g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 69mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 1.6µg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 23mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.09mg | 8% |
| Protein | 7g | 3.38g | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.42mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 3.8g | 4% |
| Folate | 45µg | 61µg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.337mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 1.4mg | 3% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 19.1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.139mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.309mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 42mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.93g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 5.15g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 2.2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.155mg | 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%
73%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.898g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts 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.