Potato chips vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between potato chips and danish pastry?
- Potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, copper, fiber, and vitamin K, yet danish pastry is richer in selenium.
- Potato chips' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 58% higher.
- Potato chips have 311 times more vitamin C than danish pastry. Potato chips have 31.1mg of vitamin C, while danish pastry has 0.1mg.
- Danish pastry contains less saturated fat.
We used Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Danish pastry, cheese types in this comparison.
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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 | +346.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1201% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +243.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +45.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +10.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.3% |
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 | +31000% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2502.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +91.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1550% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +220.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +86.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 2.575g | 64% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 0.35mg | 58% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.04mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 98mg | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 0.1mg | 34% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.089mg | 24% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.205mg | 22% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 21.9g | 20% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 18.9µg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 6.794g | 19% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 417mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 1g | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 6.9µg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 15mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 2mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.2µg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 108mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 23mg | 8% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 374kcal | 8% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 37.2g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.26mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 11.313g | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.7mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 35µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.351mg | 4% |
| Folate | 45µg | 60µg | 4% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 20.1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.304mg | 2% |
| Protein | 7g | 8g | 2% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 35mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 36.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 6.95g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0.644mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.412mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
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 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +58% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +42.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +140% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1552.6% |
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
6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.575 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +372.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15% |
