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Potato chips vs. Castanea crenata — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between potato chips and castanea crenata

  • Potato chips have more vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin C, while castanea crenata has more manganese, copper, and vitamin B1.
  • Potato chips cover your daily need for saturated fat, 54% more than castanea crenata.
  • Potato chips contain 4 times more potassium than castanea crenata. While potato chips contain 1275mg of potassium, castanea crenata contains only 329mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in castanea crenata is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, 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.
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 35% 9.3% 29% 54% 187% 30% 31% 1.8% 208% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +287.5%
Contains more IronIron +12.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +129.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +83.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +261.6%
~equal in Zinc ~1.1mg

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 88% 0.67% 0% 0% 86% 38% 28% 12% 65% 0% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +155.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +133.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +106%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~47µg

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
2% 35% 61%
Protein: 2.25 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +211.1%
Contains more FatsFats +6428.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.5%
Contains more OtherOther +300%
Contains more WaterWater +3132.1%

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
16% 56% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.278 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.138 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3439.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8718.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%

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 Castanea crenata
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Castanea crenata DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.138g 80%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 61%
Fats 34.6g 0.53g 52%
Manganese 0.44mg 1.591mg 50%
Saturated fat 10.96g 0.078g 49%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.283mg 29%
Copper 0.306mg 0.562mg 28%
Potassium 1275mg 329mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 0.278g 24%
Histidine 153mg 0.056mg 22%
Calories 536kcal 154kcal 19%
Fiber 4.8g 19%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 18%
Selenium 8.1µg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.344mg 15%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 1.5mg 15%
Phosphorus 165mg 72mg 13%
Protein 7g 2.25g 10%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Carbs 52.9g 34.91g 6%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 26.3mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.206mg 4%
Magnesium 67mg 49mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.163mg 3%
Iron 1.63mg 1.45mg 2%
Folate 45µg 47µg 1%
Calcium 24mg 31mg 1%
Net carbs 48.1g 34.91g N/A
Sugar 0.22g N/A
Zinc 1.09mg 1.1mg 0%
Sodium 8mg 14mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.032mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0.09mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.111mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0.147mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.054mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.088mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0.134mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Castanea crenata
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
27%
Castanea crenata
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
59%
Castanea crenata

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.882g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Castanea crenata - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169413/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.