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Potato chips vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between potato chips and chicken sandwich

  • Potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin C, potassium, copper, and vitamin B6, while chicken sandwich has more vitamin B3, selenium, and vitamin B5.
  • Potato chips cover your daily need for vitamin E, 45% more than chicken sandwich.
  • Potato chips contain 39 times more vitamin C than chicken sandwich. While potato chips contain 31.1mg of vitamin C, chicken sandwich contains only 0.8mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chicken sandwich is lower.
  • Potato chips have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.

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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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +179.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +420.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +356.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +141.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +145.7%
~equal in Iron ~1.77mg

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 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3787.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +278%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +160%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +198.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Folate ~47µg
~equal in Choline ~35.3mg

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
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more FatsFats +209.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +153.2%
Contains more OtherOther +33.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +132.6%
Contains more WaterWater +2475.8%

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
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +119.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +283.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.6%

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 Chicken sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 3.177g 60%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 2.41mg 45%
Saturated fat 10.96g 2.123g 40%
Fats 34.6g 11.19g 36%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0.8mg 34%
Sodium 8mg 753mg 32%
Potassium 1275mg 245mg 30%
Copper 0.306mg 0.067mg 27%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 7.72mg 24%
Histidine 153mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.383mg 21%
Selenium 8.1µg 19.9µg 21%
Protein 7g 16.28g 19%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 1.2mg 16%
Calories 536kcal 250kcal 14%
Fiber 4.8g 1.4g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 4.481g 13%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Carbs 52.9g 20.89g 11%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 8.5µg 11%
Magnesium 67mg 24mg 10%
Manganese 0.44mg 0.219mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.3mg 8%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.23mg 5%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.61mg 4%
Calcium 24mg 58mg 3%
Phosphorus 165mg 185mg 3%
Iron 1.63mg 1.77mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Folate 45µg 47µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Net carbs 48.1g 19.49g N/A
Sugar 0.22g 3.64g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.03g N/A
Choline 37.5mg 35.3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Chicken sandwich
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
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 745mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.837g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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