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Potato chips vs. Cookie dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Potato chips and Cookie dough

  • Potato chips has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Fiber, while Cookie dough has more Manganese.
  • Potato chips covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 48% more than Cookie dough.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cookie dough is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough.

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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 Magnesium +139.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.7%
Contains more Potassium +767.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +70.3%
Contains more Copper +178.2%
Contains more Calcium +29.2%
Contains more Iron +31.3%
Contains more Manganese +73.9%
Contains more Selenium +12.3%
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 10% 81% 20% 45% 13% 39% 18% 37% 100% 50%
Contains more Magnesium +139.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.7%
Contains more Potassium +767.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +70.3%
Contains more Copper +178.2%
Contains more Calcium +29.2%
Contains more Iron +31.3%
Contains more Manganese +73.9%
Contains more Selenium +12.3%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1509.8%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.372
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 5% 0% 0% 0% 59% 35% 35% 23% 10% 27% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1509.8%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.372

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29.6%
Contains more Fats +83.1%
Contains more Other +176.9%
Contains more Carbs +11.7%
Contains more Water +705.3%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
5% 19% 59% 15%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 59.1 g
Water: 15.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Protein +29.6%
Contains more Fats +83.1%
Contains more Other +176.9%
Contains more Carbs +11.7%
Contains more Water +705.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +369.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 10.531
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
27% 59% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.751 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.531 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.592 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +369.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 10.531

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Cookie dough Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 56.6g Cookie dough
Protein 7g 5.4g Potato chips
Fats 34.6g 18.9g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 59.1g Cookie dough
Calories 536kcal 424kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g Cookie dough
Fiber 4.8g 2.5g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 31mg Cookie dough
Iron 1.63mg 2.14mg Cookie dough
Magnesium 67mg 28mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 104mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 147mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 294mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 0.64mg Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg 0.11mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.765mg Cookie dough
Selenium 8.1µg 9.1µg Cookie dough
Vitamin A 0IU 70IU Cookie dough
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Cookie dough
Vitamin E 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.234mg Cookie dough
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.148mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 1.865mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.372mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.041mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 35µg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Cookie dough
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.088mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg 0.177mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.227mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg 0.414mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg 0.257mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg 0.122mg Cookie dough
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.278mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg 0.291mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg 0.125mg Potato chips
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 4.751g Cookie dough
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cookie dough
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Cookie dough
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 10.531g Cookie dough
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 2.592g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Cookie dough
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
16%
Cookie dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
41%
Cookie dough

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.209g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cookie dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174961/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.