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

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Summary of differences between potato chips and chicken soup

  • The amount of vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, copper, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin K, and iron in potato chips is higher than in chicken soup.
  • Potato chips cover your daily need for vitamin E, 61% more than chicken soup.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chicken soup is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared.

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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 2.9% 0.9% 9.3% 7.9% 18% 3.8% 12% 19% 0% 12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1575%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1114.3%
Contains more IronIron +676.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +466.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +678.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +511.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +268.2%

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 0.67% 0.33% 0.6% 0% 8.8% 20% 30% 0% 14% 0% 0.5% 3.8% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +15450%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +30266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +377.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +141.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +982%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +10950%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +307.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 92.15 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +177.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2783.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1398.6%
Contains more OtherOther +500%
Contains more WaterWater +4750%

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
29% 52% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.321 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.213 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1590.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5613.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.1%

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 soup
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Chicken soup DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.213g 80%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.03mg 61%
Fats 34.6g 1.2g 51%
Saturated fat 10.96g 0.321g 48%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.061mg 46%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0.2mg 34%
Potassium 1275mg 105mg 34%
Copper 0.306mg 0.054mg 28%
Calories 536kcal 36kcal 25%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 0.582g 23%
Histidine 153mg 22%
Phosphorus 165mg 27mg 20%
Fiber 4.8g 0g 19%
Manganese 0.44mg 19%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 0.2µg 18%
Iron 1.63mg 0.21mg 18%
Carbs 52.9g 3.53g 16%
Magnesium 67mg 4mg 15%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 1.584mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.035mg 11%
Selenium 8.1µg 2.2µg 11%
Folate 45µg 5µg 10%
Protein 7g 2.52g 9%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.14mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.085mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 8%
Sodium 8mg 143mg 6%
Choline 37.5mg 9.2mg 5%
Calcium 24mg 3mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Net carbs 48.1g 3.53g N/A
Sugar 0.22g 1.58g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Chicken soup
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
6%
Chicken soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
8%
Chicken soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.639g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is cheaper (difference - $2)

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 soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172884/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.