Potato chips vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between potato chips and crackers
- Potato chips have more vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin C, potassium, and copper; however, crackers are richer in vitamin K, iron, and vitamin B1.
- Potato chips cover your daily vitamin B6 needs 46% more than crackers.
- Crackers contain less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.
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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 | +272.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +980.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +194.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +122.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +147.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11.6% |
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 | +200.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +947.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +290.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +149.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +131.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +213.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +104.4% |
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:
6.64 g
Fats:
26.43 g
Carbs:
61.3 g
Water:
3.14 g
Other:
2.49 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +65.3% |
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Protein
~6.64g
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
5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
13.137 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +50.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.3% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~13.137g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.063mg | 46% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 3.03mg | 41% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 69.3µg | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 0mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 118mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 726mg | 31% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 4.03mg | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 5.562g | 25% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.104mg | 22% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.145mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.416mg | 21% |
| Starch | 49.69g | 20% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.456mg | 20% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 26.43g | 13% |
| Folate | 45µg | 92µg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 18mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 248mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 2.3g | 10% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 120mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 6.553g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 13.137g | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.49mg | 5% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 9.6mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 6.7µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 4.352mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 61.3g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.491mg | 2% |
| Protein | 7g | 6.64g | 1% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 510kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 8.18g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.417mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.076g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0.471mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.29g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.485g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.062g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | N/A |
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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%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 718mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crackers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.398g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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