Potato chips vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between potato chips and chestnut
- Potato chips have more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B2; however, chestnut is richer in copper and manganese.
- Potato chips' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 53% more.
- Potato chips contain 5 times more vitamin B3 than chestnut. Potato chips contain 3.827mg of vitamin B3, while chestnut contains 0.731mg.
- Chestnut contains less saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.
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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 | +24.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +78.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +336% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +91.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +54.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +94.1% |
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 | +16.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +89.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +423.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +183.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +18.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
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:
2 g
Fats:
1.38 g
Carbs:
27.76 g
Water:
68.15 g
Other:
0.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +250% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2407.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +90.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +407% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3486.8% |
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
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.545 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1967.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2133% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.6% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 0.545g | 78% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 61% | |
| Fats | 34.6g | 1.38g | 51% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 0.26g | 49% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.233mg | 33% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 0.476g | 23% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.055mg | 22% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 131kcal | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 0.731mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 19% | |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.472mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 18% | |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.854mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 715mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 15% | |
| Protein | 7g | 2g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 99mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.25mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 27.76g | 8% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.104mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 26.7mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 54mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.316mg | 2% |
| Folate | 45µg | 38µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.148mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 46mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 1.73mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 27.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
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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%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chestnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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.