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Potato chips vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are potato chips and coleslaw different?

  • Potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin C, and iron, while coleslaw is higher in vitamin K.
  • Potato chips cover your daily need for vitamin E, 57% more than coleslaw.
  • Potato chips contain 20 times more copper than coleslaw. Potato chips contain 0.306mg of copper, while coleslaw contains 0.015mg.
  • Coleslaw is lower in saturated fat.
  • Potato chips have a higher glycemic index (56) than coleslaw (39).

Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Fast foods, coleslaw types were used in this article.

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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 5.7% 9% 11% 8.3% 5% 3.8% 8.6% 26% 13% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +737.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +888.4%
Contains more IronIron +640.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1940%
Contains more ZincZinc +678.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +725%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +331.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%

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 49% 9.3% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +113%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1587%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +542.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +885%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1757.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +63.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +489.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +220.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +636.8%
Contains more FatsFats +249.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +255.3%
Contains more OtherOther +333.7%
Contains more WaterWater +3764.2%

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
17% 28% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.599 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.348 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +268.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +127.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.4%

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 Coleslaw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Coleslaw DV% diff.
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.54mg 57%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 5.348g 45%
Saturated fat 10.96g 1.599g 43%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.112mg 42%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 70.9µg 41%
Fats 34.6g 9.91g 38%
Potassium 1275mg 129mg 34%
Copper 0.306mg 0.015mg 32%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.206mg 23%
Histidine 153mg 22%
Phosphorus 165mg 20mg 21%
Calories 536kcal 153kcal 19%
Iron 1.63mg 0.22mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 2.671g 18%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 14.6mg 18%
Manganese 0.44mg 0.102mg 15%
Selenium 8.1µg 15%
Magnesium 67mg 8mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.02mg 14%
Carbs 52.9g 14.89g 13%
Fiber 4.8g 1.9g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.026mg 12%
Protein 7g 0.95g 12%
Folate 45µg 11%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.14mg 9%
Sodium 8mg 203mg 8%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 28µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.246mg 3%
Fructose 1.44g 2%
Calcium 24mg 30mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg 1%
Net carbs 48.1g 12.99g N/A
Sugar 0.22g 12.19g N/A
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Trans fat 0.037g 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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Coleslaw
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
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 195mg)
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 Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.361g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw 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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/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.