Potato chips vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are potato chips and candy bar different?
- Potato chips are richer in vitamin C, vitamin E, and potassium, while candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, zinc, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
- Candy bar covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 11718% more than potato chips.
- Candy bar is lower in saturated fat.
Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Candies, peanut bar types were 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 PotassiumPotassium | +213.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +68% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +72.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +64.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +225% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +152.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +261.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +86.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +182.5% |
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 | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +67% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +27.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +107% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +106.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23081.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
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:
15.5 g
Fats:
33.7 g
Carbs:
47.4 g
Water:
1.6 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +121.4% |
~equal in
Fats
~33.7g
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
4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.65 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +69.9% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 153mg | 11718% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.774mg | 52% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 1.243mg | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 0mg | 35% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 4.1mg | 33% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 4.678g | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 7.922mg | 26% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 3.94mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 407mg | 26% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.385mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 308mg | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Protein | 7g | 15.5g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 16.721g | 17% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 110mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 10.65g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.83mg | 9% |
| Folate | 45µg | 75µg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 0.97mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 156mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 4.7µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 78mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.14mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 4.1g | 3% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 47.4g | 2% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 33.7g | 1% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 29.4mg | 1% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 522kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 42.22g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0.534mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0.787mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.638mg | 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%
2748%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
88%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.282g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
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.