Potato chips vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between potato chips and crouton
- Potato chips have more vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, and copper, while crouton has more selenium, vitamin B1, iron, and folate.
- Crouton covers your daily need for selenium, 53% more than potato chips.
- The amount of saturated fat in crouton is lower.
- Potato chips have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of crouton is 72.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Croutons, plain.
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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 | +116.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +928.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +87.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +216.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +150.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +363% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +2438.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +273.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +193.3% |
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:
11.9 g
Fats:
6.6 g
Carbs:
73.5 g
Water:
5.5 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +424.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +70% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +189.5% |
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
1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.273 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +221.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +856% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.2% |
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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 1.273g | 73% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 61% | |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 37.5µg | 53% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.026mg | 49% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 6.6g | 43% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 1.51g | 43% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.623mg | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 0mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 124mg | 34% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 4.08mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 698mg | 30% |
| Folate | 45µg | 132µg | 22% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.255mg | 22% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 18% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 3.059g | 17% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.163mg | 16% |
| Protein | 7g | 11.9g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 5.439mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 31mg | 9% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 7% | |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 73.5g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 115mg | 7% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 407kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.272mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 76mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.89mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.429mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 5.1g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 68.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0.832mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0.586mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
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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%
70%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 690mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.45g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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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