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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.
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 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
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.
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 283% 13% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
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%
~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
3% 9% 86%
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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
100%
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.
Potato chips Brussels sprouts
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Brussels sprouts DV% diff.
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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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Brussels sprouts
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
73%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.898g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
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.

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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.