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Potato chips vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between potato chips and chocolate cake

  • Potato chips have more vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B3, fiber, and copper; however, chocolate cake is richer in choline.
  • Potato chips' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 48% more.
  • Potato chips contain 156 times more vitamin C than chocolate cake. Potato chips contain 31.1mg of vitamin C, while chocolate cake contains 0.2mg.
  • Chocolate cake contains less saturated fat.
  • Potato chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of chocolate cake is 41.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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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 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 65%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +109.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +810.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +47.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +58%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46.9%
~equal in Iron ~1.61mg

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +15450%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +236.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1509.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +242.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.213mg

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
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.1%
Contains more FatsFats +129.1%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
Contains more WaterWater +1184.2%
~equal in Carbs ~53.4g

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
38% 42% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.761 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +62.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +340.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50.5%

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 Chocolate cake
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 Chocolate cake DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 2.761g 63%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 61%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.041mg 48%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0.2mg 34%
Potassium 1275mg 140mg 33%
Fats 34.6g 15.1g 30%
Saturated fat 10.96g 5.43g 25%
Histidine 153mg 0.12mg 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg 19%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 18%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 1.137mg 17%
Choline 37.5mg 128.4mg 17%
Fiber 4.8g 1.6g 13%
Sodium 8mg 315mg 13%
Copper 0.306mg 0.207mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 6.039g 10%
Magnesium 67mg 32mg 8%
Phosphorus 165mg 106mg 8%
Calories 536kcal 371kcal 8%
Manganese 0.44mg 0.28mg 7%
Selenium 8.1µg 11.9µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Folate 45µg 27µg 5%
Calcium 24mg 60mg 4%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.69mg 4%
Protein 7g 5.3g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.304mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.141mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.213mg 1%
Carbs 52.9g 53.4g 0%
Net carbs 48.1g 51.8g N/A
Iron 1.63mg 1.61mg 0%
Sugar 0.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0.202mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.24mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0.407mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0.268mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.116mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.265mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0.283mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Chocolate cake
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
19%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
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?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake 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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.