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Potato chips vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Potato chips and Chinese cuisine

  • Potato chips has more Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3, however, Chinese cuisine has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Potato chips is 55% higher.
  • Chinese cuisine has 11 times less Saturated Fat than Potato chips. Potato chips has 10.96g of Saturated Fat, while Chinese cuisine has 0.978g.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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 Iron +46.8%
Contains more Magnesium +346.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.1%
Contains more Potassium +525%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Copper +524.5%
Contains more Manganese +199.3%
Contains more Selenium +20.9%
Contains more Zinc +37.6%
Equal in Calcium - 22
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Contains more Iron +46.8%
Contains more Magnesium +346.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.1%
Contains more Potassium +525%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Copper +524.5%
Contains more Manganese +199.3%
Contains more Selenium +20.9%
Contains more Zinc +37.6%
Equal in Calcium - 22

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +1011%
Contains more Vitamin C +168.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +406.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +258.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +189.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +309.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +132.1%
Equal in Folate - 45
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Contains more Vitamin E +1011%
Contains more Vitamin C +168.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +406.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +258.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +189.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +309.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +132.1%
Equal in Folate - 45

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +552.8%
Contains more Carbs +625.7%
Contains more Other +138.4%
Contains more Water +4048.4%
Equal in Protein - 7.08
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Fats +552.8%
Contains more Carbs +625.7%
Contains more Other +138.4%
Contains more Water +4048.4%
Equal in Protein - 7.08

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +708.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +471.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +708.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +471.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%

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 Chinese cuisine
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Chinese cuisine Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 5.79g Potato chips
Protein 7g 7.08g Chinese cuisine
Fats 34.6g 5.3g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 7.29g Potato chips
Calories 536kcal 105kcal Potato chips
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 0.22g 2.41g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 1.5g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 22mg Potato chips
Iron 1.63mg 1.11mg Potato chips
Magnesium 67mg 15mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 76mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 204mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 409mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 1.5mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.306mg 0.049mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.147mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 6.7µg Potato chips
Vitamin A 0IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.82mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 31.1mg 11.6mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.033mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.055mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 1.32mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.443mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.161mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 45µg
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 22.1µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.083mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.419mg 0.525mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.424mg 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.11mg 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.317mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.392mg 0.327mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg 0.207mg Potato chips
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Potato chips
Trans Fat 0.058g Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 0.978g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 1.217g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 2.13g Potato chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Chinese cuisine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
59%
Potato chips
39%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 401mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.982g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients

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

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