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Potato chips vs. Coffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Potato chips and Coffee

  • The amount of Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin C, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Fiber in Potato chips is higher than in Coffee.
  • Potato chips covers your daily Vitamin E needs 61% more than Coffee.
  • Coffee contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water.

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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 Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +16200%
Contains more Magnesium +2133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +5400%
Contains more Potassium +2502%
Contains more Zinc +5350%
Contains more Copper +15200%
Contains more Manganese +1813%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -75%
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 1% 1% 3% 2% 5% 1% 1% 1% 3% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +16200%
Contains more Magnesium +2133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +5400%
Contains more Potassium +2502%
Contains more Zinc +5350%
Contains more Copper +15200%
Contains more Manganese +1813%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -75%

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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Coffee
Contains more Vitamin E +91000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1092.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1903.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65900%
Contains more Folate +2150%
Contains more Vitamin K +22000%
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 0% 1% 0% 0% 4% 18% 4% 16% 1% 2% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +91000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1092.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1903.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65900%
Contains more Folate +2150%
Contains more Vitamin K +22000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +5733.3%
Contains more Fats +172900%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +666%
Contains more Water +5131.1%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Protein +5733.3%
Contains more Fats +172900%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +666%
Contains more Water +5131.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1216900%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
11% 83% 6%
Saturated Fat: 0.002 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1216900%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Coffee Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 0g Potato chips
Protein 7g 0.12g Potato chips
Fats 34.6g 0.02g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 0g Potato chips
Calories 536kcal 1kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g 0g Coffee
Fiber 4.8g 0g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 2mg Potato chips
Iron 1.63mg 0.01mg Potato chips
Magnesium 67mg 3mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 3mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 49mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 2mg Coffee
Zinc 1.09mg 0.02mg Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg 0.002mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.023mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 0µg Potato chips
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.01mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.014mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.076mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.191mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.254mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.001mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 2µg Potato chips
Vitamin K 22.1µg 0.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg 0.001mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.002mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg 0.005mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg 0.001mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg 0mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.003mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg 0.003mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg 0.002mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 0.002g Coffee
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 0.015g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.001g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Coffee
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
4%
Coffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
1%
Coffee

Comparison summary

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?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.958g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Coffee
Coffee is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/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.