Potato chips vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between potato chips and macaroon
- The amount of vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B3, vitamin K, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2 in potato chips is higher than in macaroon.
- Potato chips cover your daily vitamin E needs 59% more than macaroon.
- Potato chips contain less saturated fat.
- Potato chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of macaroon is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Cookies, coconut macaroon.
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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 | +131% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +380% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +936.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +98.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +49.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +142.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +19.1% |
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 | +4694.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +735% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +228.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1639.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +587.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1909.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +312.1% |
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:
3.02 g
Fats:
22.55 g
Carbs:
61.22 g
Water:
11.5 g
Other:
1.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +131.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +53.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +110.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +505.3% |
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
20.099 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +511.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1402.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 0.81g | 76% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 0.19mg | 59% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.096mg | 43% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 20.099g | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 0mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 123mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 0.22mg | 23% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 1.61g | 21% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 22.55g | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 1.1µg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 68mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.02mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.06mg | 11% |
| Folate | 45µg | 3µg | 11% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 241mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 0.82mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 29mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 8% | |
| Protein | 7g | 3.02g | 8% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 9.1mg | 5% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 460kcal | 4% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.269mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 61.22g | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.73mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 6.8µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 5.1g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 56.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 45.16g | 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% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.139g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)