Potato chips vs. Chowder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between potato chips and chowder?
- Potato chips are richer in fiber, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat, yet chowder is richer in vitamin A.
- Potato chips' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 46% higher.
- Potato chips have 8 times more monounsaturated fat than chowder. Potato chips have 9.84g of monounsaturated fat, while chowder has 1.27g.
- Chowder contains less saturated fat.
- Chowder has a lower glycemic index than potato chips.
We used Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Soup, chicken corn chowder, chunky, ready-to-serve, single brand types in this comparison.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 1.9g | 68% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 61% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 51% | |
| Fats | 34.6g | 6.3g | 44% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 1.75g | 42% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 38% | |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 35% | |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 34% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 24% | |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 24% | |
| Calories | 536kcal | 99kcal | 22% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 1.27g | 21% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 20% | |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 18% | |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 16% | |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 0.9g | 16% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 15% | |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 7.5g | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 8mg | 299mg | 13% |
| Folate | 45µg | 11% | |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 8% | |
| Protein | 7g | 3.1g | 8% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 58µg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 6.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 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:
3.1 g
Fats:
6.3 g
Carbs:
7.5 g
Water:
82.1 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +125.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +449.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +605.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +260% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4221.1% |
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
1.75 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.9 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +674.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +540.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84% |
