Potato chips vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between potato chips and chicken meat
- Potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin C, potassium, copper, vitamin B6, and fiber; however, chicken meat is richer in vitamin B3 and selenium.
- Potato chips cover your daily vitamin E needs 59% more than chicken meat.
- Chicken meat contains less saturated fat.
- Potato chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of chicken meat is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat, and skin, cooked, roasted.
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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 | +191.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +471.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +363.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +78% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +195.1% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3274.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +165.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +820.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +121.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +156.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +75.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 2.97g | 61% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 0.27mg | 59% |
| Protein | 7g | 27.3g | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 0mg | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 3.79g | 33% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 13.6g | 32% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 223mg | 31% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 8.487mg | 29% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 23.9µg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.066mg | 27% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.802mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.4mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 0g | 19% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 0g | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.02mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 2.4µg | 16% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 239kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 1.03mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 5.34g | 11% |
| Folate | 45µg | 5µg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 23mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.063mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 1.94mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 48µg | 5% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 65.9mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 1.26mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 82mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.168mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 182mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 1.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 1.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 2.223mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | N/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:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +154.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-1128.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +290% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3028.9% |
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
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +84.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +309.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.4% |
