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Potato chips vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Potato chips and Chinook salmon

  • Potato chips is higher in Vitamin C, Copper, Potassium, and Fiber, however, Chinook salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Chinook salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 120% higher.
  • Chinook salmon has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat.

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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.
Potato chips
Potato chips
6
:
4
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains more Iron +79.1%
Contains more Potassium +152.5%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Zinc +94.6%
Contains more Copper +477.4%
Contains more Manganese +2215.8%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +82.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +124.8%
Contains more Selenium +477.8%
Potato chips
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Chinook salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Contains more Iron +79.1%
Contains more Potassium +152.5%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Zinc +94.6%
Contains more Copper +477.4%
Contains more Manganese +2215.8%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +82.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +124.8%
Contains more Selenium +477.8%

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.
Potato chips
Potato chips
8
:
4
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains more Vitamin C +658.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +279.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Potato chips
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%
Chinook salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +658.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +279.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato chips
Potato chips
3
:
2
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains more Fats +158.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +267.4%
Contains more Water +3352.6%
Potato chips
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Chinook salmon
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +158.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +267.4%
Contains more Water +3352.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato chips
Potato chips
2
:
1
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +357.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Potato chips
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Chinook salmon
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +357.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%

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 Chinook salmon
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Chinook salmon Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 0g Potato chips
Protein 7g 25.72g Chinook salmon
Fats 34.6g 13.38g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 0g Potato chips
Calories 536kcal 231kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g Chinook salmon
Fiber 4.8g 0g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 28mg Chinook salmon
Iron 1.63mg 0.91mg Potato chips
Magnesium 67mg 122mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 165mg 371mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 1275mg 505mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 60mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 0.56mg Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg 0.053mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.019mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 46.8µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 0IU 496IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 149µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin E 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 4.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.044mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.154mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 10.045mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.865mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.462mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 35µg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.87µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.288mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 0.253mg 1.127mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 0.283mg 1.185mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 0.419mg 2.09mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 0.424mg 2.362mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.11mg 0.761mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 1.004mg Chinook salmon
Valine 0.392mg 1.325mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 153mg 0.757mg Potato chips
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 3.214g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.727g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.296g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 5.742g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 2.662g Potato chips

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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
68%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.746g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.