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Potato chips vs. Chinese egg rolls — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between potato chips and chinese egg rolls

  • Potato chips have more vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, copper, selenium, and magnesium; however, chinese egg rolls are richer in vitamin K and vitamin B12.
  • Potato chips' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 44% more.
  • Chinese egg rolls contain less saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Restaurant, Chinese, egg rolls, assorted.

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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 13% 12% 15% 53% 49% 17% 36% 61% 32% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +272.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +672.7%
Contains more IronIron +15.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +75.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +94.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +79.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%

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% 0% 0% 0% 41% 18% 51% 23% 39% 55% 147% 0% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +295.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +166.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.165mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.38mg

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
8% 12% 27% 51% 2%
Protein: 8.28 g
Fats: 11.94 g
Carbs: 27.29 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 1.89 g
Contains more FatsFats +189.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +93.8%
Contains more OtherOther +90.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.3%
Contains more WaterWater +2563.2%

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
20% 28% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.116 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.601 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +224.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +117.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Chinese egg rolls DV% diff.
Vitamin E 9.11mg 61%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 5.601g 44%
Saturated fat 10.96g 2.116g 40%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.167mg 38%
Fats 34.6g 11.94g 35%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg 35%
Potassium 1275mg 165mg 33%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 58.9µg 31%
Histidine 153mg 0.183mg 22%
Sodium 8mg 468mg 20%
Copper 0.306mg 0.148mg 18%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.44µg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 3.036g 17%
Selenium 8.1µg 0µg 15%
Calories 536kcal 250kcal 14%
Magnesium 67mg 18mg 12%
Folate 45µg 11%
Phosphorus 165mg 85mg 11%
Carbs 52.9g 27.29g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.077mg 9%
Fiber 4.8g 2.6g 9%
Manganese 0.44mg 0.245mg 8%
Starch 19.8g 8%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 2.725mg 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 16mg 5%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.62mg 4%
Choline 37.5mg 17.9mg 4%
Protein 7g 8.28g 3%
Iron 1.63mg 1.41mg 3%
Calcium 24mg 40mg 2%
Fructose 0.73g 1%
Net carbs 48.1g 24.69g N/A
Sugar 0.22g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.165mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.38mg 0%
Trans fat 0.103g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0.339mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.296mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0.581mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0.368mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.36mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0.331mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.636g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.871g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Chinese egg rolls
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
29%
Chinese egg rolls
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
29%
Chinese egg rolls

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 460mg)
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 Sugar?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.844g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese egg rolls
Chinese egg rolls 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. Chinese egg rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167667/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.