Potato chips vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between potato chips and corn syrup
- The amount of vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, fiber, and vitamin K in potato chips is higher than in corn syrup.
- Potato chips cover your daily vitamin E needs 61% more than corn syrup.
- Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn syrup is 90, while the glycemic index of potato chips is 56.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Syrups, corn, dark.
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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 | +737.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2797.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +340.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +477.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2625% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1400% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +340% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +179.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1418.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2088.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19035% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1647.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +7233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +182% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 0g | 81% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 0mg | 61% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 0g | 53% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 0g | 50% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.009mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 44mg | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 0mg | 35% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.053mg | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 0g | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 0.02mg | 24% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 11mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 0g | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 0.37mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.1mg | 15% |
| Protein | 7g | 0g | 14% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 8mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.009mg | 14% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 286kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.011mg | 13% |
| Folate | 45µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.04mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 2.9µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.023mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 77.59g | 8% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 155mg | 6% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 13.3mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 77.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 77.59g | 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% |
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:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
77.59 g
Water:
22.01 g
Other:
0.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +800% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1058.4% |
