Potato chips vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between potato chips and croissant
- Potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, copper, and vitamin K; however, croissant is richer in selenium and vitamin B1.
- Potato chips cover your daily vitamin E needs 55% more than croissant.
- Croissant has 156 times less vitamin C than potato chips. Potato chips have 31.1mg of vitamin C, while croissant has 0.2mg.
- Potato chips contain less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Croissants, butter.
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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 | +318.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +980.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +282.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +54.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +24.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +180.2% |
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 | +15450% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +984.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1037.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1127.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +132.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +114.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +95.6% |
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:
8.2 g
Fats:
21 g
Carbs:
45.8 g
Water:
23.2 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +64.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1121.1% |
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
11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.094 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +78.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1012.4% |
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Saturated fat
~11.659g
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 | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 1.094g | 74% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 0.84mg | 55% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.058mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 118mg | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 0.2mg | 34% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 22.7µg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.08mg | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 206µg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 67mg | 22% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.187mg | 22% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 21g | 21% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 467mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.388mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 1.8µg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 16mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 5.525g | 11% |
| Folate | 45µg | 88µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 2.188mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 105mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 2.6g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.861mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 406kcal | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.33mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 2.03mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 11.659g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.241mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.75mg | 3% |
| Protein | 7g | 8.2g | 2% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 45.8g | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 11.26g | N/A |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 38.8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | 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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 459mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.699g)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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