Potato chips vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between potato chips and chorizo
- Potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin C, potassium, and copper; however, chorizo is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, and zinc.
- Chorizo covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 83% more than potato chips.
- Potato chips contain less sodium.
- Potato chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of chorizo is 28.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Chorizo, pork, and beef.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +272.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +220.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +282.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1000% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +212.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +160.5% |
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 | +4040.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1281.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2150% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +277.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +178.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +157.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2µg | 83% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 0.22mg | 59% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 3.46g | 58% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 1235mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.63mg | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 0mg | 35% |
| Protein | 7g | 24.1g | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 398mg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.08mg | 25% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 21.1µg | 24% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.721mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 3.41mg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 18.4g | 21% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 0g | 19% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 1.86g | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.04mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 1.6µg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 14.38g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 1.12mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 18mg | 12% |
| Folate | 45µg | 2µg | 11% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 96.7mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.53mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.5µg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 61IU | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.3mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 5.131mg | 8% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 38.27g | 6% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 455kcal | 4% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 150mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 1.59mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 2.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 1.708mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 2.414mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 1.149mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
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:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
Other:
3.92 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2744.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +244.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1576.3% |
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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
14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.46 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +251.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +87% |
