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Potato chips vs. Chickpea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between potato chips and chickpea raw?

  • Potato chips are higher in vitamin E and vitamin C, yet chickpea raw is higher in manganese, folate, copper, iron, fiber, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5.
  • Chickpea raw's daily need coverage for manganese is 907% more.
  • Potato chips have 18 times more saturated fat than chickpea raw. While potato chips have 10.96g of saturated fat, chickpea raw has only 0.603g.
  • The glycemic index of chickpea raw is lower.

We used Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, raw types in this article.

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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 56% 17% 63% 162% 219% 75% 108% 3.1% 2779% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +137.5%
Contains more IronIron +164.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +114.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +153.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4742.3%

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 13% 1% 16% 0% 119% 49% 29% 95% 123% 0% 23% 418% 54%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +677.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1011%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +145.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +185.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +295%
Contains more FolateFolate +1137.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +164.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.212mg
~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
20% 6% 63% 8% 3%
Protein: 20.47 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 62.95 g
Water: 7.68 g
Other: 2.86 g
Contains more FatsFats +472.8%
Contains more OtherOther +25.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +192.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19%
Contains more WaterWater +304.2%

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
13% 29% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.603 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.731 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +614.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +345.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.5%

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 Chickpea raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Chickpea raw DV% diff.
Manganese 0.44mg 21.306mg 907%
Folate 45µg 557µg 128%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 2.731g 63%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.82mg 55%
Saturated fat 10.96g 0.603g 47%
Fats 34.6g 6.04g 44%
Copper 0.306mg 0.656mg 39%
Iron 1.63mg 4.31mg 34%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 4mg 30%
Fiber 4.8g 12.2g 30%
Protein 7g 20.47g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.477mg 26%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 1.588mg 24%
Histidine 153mg 0.566mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 1.377g 21%
Potassium 1275mg 718mg 16%
Zinc 1.09mg 2.76mg 15%
Selenium 8.1µg 0µg 15%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 1.541mg 14%
Phosphorus 165mg 252mg 12%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 9µg 11%
Choline 37.5mg 99.3mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.535mg 10%
Calories 536kcal 378kcal 8%
Carbs 52.9g 62.95g 3%
Calcium 24mg 57mg 3%
Magnesium 67mg 79mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.212mg 1%
Sodium 8mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 48.1g 50.75g N/A
Sugar 0.22g 10.7g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0.766mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.882mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 1.377mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 1.103mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0.865mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Chickpea raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
72%
Chickpea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
348%
Chickpea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.357g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Chickpea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173756/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.