Potato chips vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between potato chips and chicken fingers
- Potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin C, potassium, copper, and vitamin B6; however, chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B3, selenium, and vitamin B5.
- Potato chips' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 42% more.
- Potato chips contain 28 times more vitamin C than chicken fingers. Potato chips contain 31.1mg of vitamin C, while chicken fingers contain 1.1mg.
- Chicken fingers contain less saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Fast foods, chicken tenders.
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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 | +139.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +41.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +241.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +123.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +343.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +93% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +70.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +116% |
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 | +2727.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +187.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +51.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +54.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +176.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +136.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +114.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +209.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +16.5% |
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:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +148% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +206.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +174.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2354.7% |
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
2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.783 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +103.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +110.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 5.783g | 43% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 3.17mg | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 2.493g | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 1.1mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 769mg | 33% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 13.95g | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 8.217mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 373mg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.069mg | 26% |
| Protein | 7g | 19.22g | 24% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.655mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.426mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 1.244mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 17.5µg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 282mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 48mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 1.2g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 4.83g | 13% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 271kcal | 13% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 17.25g | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 8µg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 0.73mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 28mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.228mg | 9% |
| Starch | 17.03g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Folate | 45µg | 19µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.71mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.179mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 43.7mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 7IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 16.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.052g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0.803mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0.845mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 1.553mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 1.616mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.518mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 1.437mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.211g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.439g | N/A |
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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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 761mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.467g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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