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Potato chips vs. Chard raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato chips and Chard raw different?

  • Potato chips is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Copper, and Selenium, while Chard raw is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Chard raw covers your daily need of Vitamin K 673% more than Potato chips.
  • Potato chips contains 365 times more Saturated Fat than Chard raw. Potato chips contains 10.96g of Saturated Fat, while Chard raw contains 0.03g.

Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Chard, swiss, raw 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 Phosphorus +258.7%
Contains more Potassium +236.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Zinc +202.8%
Contains more Copper +70.9%
Contains more Manganese +20.2%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Iron +10.4%
Contains more Magnesium +20.9%
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 16% 68% 58% 20% 34% 28% 10% 60% 48% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +258.7%
Contains more Potassium +236.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Zinc +202.8%
Contains more Copper +70.9%
Contains more Manganese +20.2%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Iron +10.4%
Contains more Magnesium +20.9%

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 +382%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +317.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +856.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +566.7%
Contains more Folate +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3655.7%
Equal in Vitamin C - 30
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 367% 38% 0% 100% 10% 21% 8% 11% 23% 11% 0% 2075%
Contains more Vitamin E +382%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +317.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +856.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +566.7%
Contains more Folate +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3655.7%
Equal in Vitamin C - 30

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +288.9%
Contains more Fats +17200%
Contains more Carbs +1314.4%
Contains more Other +125%
Contains more Water +4776.8%
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% 4% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.74 g
Water: 92.66 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +288.9%
Contains more Fats +17200%
Contains more Carbs +1314.4%
Contains more Other +125%
Contains more Water +4776.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17285.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
21% 29% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.07 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17285.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Chard raw Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 2.14g Potato chips
Protein 7g 1.8g Potato chips
Fats 34.6g 0.2g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 3.74g Potato chips
Calories 536kcal 19kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g 1.1g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 1.6g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 51mg Chard raw
Iron 1.63mg 1.8mg Chard raw
Magnesium 67mg 81mg Chard raw
Phosphorus 165mg 46mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 379mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 213mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 0.36mg Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg 0.179mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.366mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 0.9µg Potato chips
Vitamin A 0IU 6116IU Chard raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 306µg Chard raw
Vitamin E 9.11mg 1.89mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 30mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.04mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.09mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.4mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.172mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.099mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 14µg Potato chips
Vitamin K 22.1µg 830µg Chard raw
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.017mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg 0.083mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.147mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg 0.13mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg 0.099mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg 0.019mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.11mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg 0.11mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg 0.036mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 0.03g Chard raw
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 0.04g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.07g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Chard raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
222%
Chard raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
34%
Chard raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 205mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Chard raw
Chard raw 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 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. Chard raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169991/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.