Potato chips vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Potato chips and Chocolate
- Potato chips has more Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, while Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, and Magnesium.
- Chocolate covers your daily need of Copper 80% more than Potato chips.
- Potato chips contains 17 times more Vitamin E than Chocolate. While Potato chips contains 9.11mg of Vitamin E, Chocolate contains only 0.54mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Potato chips is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +128.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +170% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +117.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +133.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +392% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +235.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +222.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1587% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +568% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +294% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +427.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1471.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +172.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +95.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +111.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.6% |
~equal in
Fats
~31.28g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -40.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1014.5% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~9.54g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 536kcal | 546kcal |
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| Protein | 7g | 4.88g |
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| Fats | 34.6g | 31.28g |
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| Vitamin C | 31.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 48.1g | 54.17g |
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| Carbs | 52.9g | 61.17g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg |
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| Magnesium | 67mg | 146mg |
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| Calcium | 24mg | 56mg |
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| Potassium | 1275mg | 559mg |
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| Iron | 1.63mg | 8.02mg |
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| Sugar | 0.22g | 47.9g |
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| Fiber | 4.8g | 7g |
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| Copper | 0.306mg | 1.028mg |
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| Zinc | 1.09mg | 2.01mg |
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| Phosphorus | 165mg | 206mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 24mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 50IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 0.54mg |
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| Manganese | 0.44mg | 1.419mg |
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| Selenium | 8.1µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 0.725mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.297mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg |
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| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 8.1µg |
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| Folate | 45µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.112g |
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| Choline | 37.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.96g | 18.519g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.84g | 9.54g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 1.092g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.108mg |
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| Threonine | 0.253mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.283mg |
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| Leucine | 0.419mg |
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| Lysine | 0.424mg |
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| Methionine | 0.11mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg |
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| Valine | 0.392mg |
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| Histidine | 153mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
116%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.559g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)