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Potato chips vs. Club sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Potato chips and Club sandwich

  • Potato chips has more Vitamin E , Potassium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Copper, however, Club sandwich is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Potato chips's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 57% more.
  • Potato chips contains 7 times more Vitamin C than Club sandwich. Potato chips contains 31.1mg of Vitamin C, while Club sandwich contains 4.4mg.
  • Club sandwich contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Fast foods, grilled chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise.

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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 Iron +19%
Contains more Magnesium +109.4%
Contains more Potassium +464.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Copper +243.8%
Contains more Calcium +295.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.3%
Contains more Zinc +22.9%
Contains more Selenium +206.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 52% 23% 93% 20% 83% 37% 30% 0% 136%
Contains more Iron +19%
Contains more Magnesium +109.4%
Contains more Potassium +464.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Copper +243.8%
Contains more Calcium +295.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.3%
Contains more Zinc +22.9%
Contains more Selenium +206.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +1393.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +606.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123%
Contains more Folate +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +154%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.172
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.186
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 13% 3% 15% 43% 43% 105% 50% 69% 24% 59% 22%
Contains more Vitamin E +1393.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +606.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123%
Contains more Folate +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +154%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.172
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.186

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +329.8%
Contains more Carbs +166.2%
Contains more Other +51.9%
Contains more Protein +145.6%
Contains more Water +2664.2%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
17% 8% 20% 53% 2%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 8.05 g
Carbs: 19.87 g
Water: 52.52 g
Other: 2.37 g
Contains more Fats +329.8%
Contains more Carbs +166.2%
Contains more Other +51.9%
Contains more Protein +145.6%
Contains more Water +2664.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +547.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.6%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
39% 37% 24%
Saturated Fat: 3.109 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.88 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +547.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.6%

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 Club sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Club sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 18.67g Potato chips
Protein 7g 17.19g Club sandwich
Fats 34.6g 8.05g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 19.87g Potato chips
Calories 536kcal 220kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g 4.68g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 1.2g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 95mg Club sandwich
Iron 1.63mg 1.37mg Potato chips
Magnesium 67mg 32mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 215mg Club sandwich
Potassium 1275mg 226mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 630mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 1.34mg Club sandwich
Copper 0.306mg 0.089mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 24.8µg Club sandwich
Vitamin A 0IU 359IU Club sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 35µg Club sandwich
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.61mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Club sandwich
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Club sandwich
Vitamin C 31.1mg 4.4mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.172mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.186mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 5.575mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.826mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.296mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 31µg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg Club sandwich
Vitamin K 22.1µg 8.7µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg Potato chips
Cholesterol 0mg 46mg Potato chips
Trans Fat 0.071g Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 3.109g Club sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Club sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Club sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Club sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 2.949g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 1.88g Potato chips

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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
39%
Club sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
50%
Club sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 622mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.851g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Club sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170752/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.