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Potato chips vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Potato chips and Dulce de Leche?

  • Potato chips is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Fiber, and Manganese, yet Dulce de Leche is richer in Calcium.
  • Potato chips's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 59% higher.
  • Dulce de Leche contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Dulce de Leche 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 Iron +858.8%
Contains more Magnesium +204.5%
Contains more Potassium +264.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +38%
Contains more Copper +7550%
Contains more Manganese +21900%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +945.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Contains more Iron +858.8%
Contains more Magnesium +204.5%
Contains more Potassium +264.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +38%
Contains more Copper +7550%
Contains more Manganese +21900%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +945.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +17%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +4455%
Contains more Vitamin C +1096.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +943.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1722.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4025%
Contains more Folate +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 4% 6% 9% 4% 94% 4% 51% 4% 9% 39% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +4455%
Contains more Vitamin C +1096.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +943.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1722.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4025%
Contains more Folate +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +370.7%
Contains more Other +105.7%
Contains more Water +1411.1%
Equal in Protein - 6.84
Equal in Carbs - 55.35
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more Fats +370.7%
Contains more Other +105.7%
Contains more Water +1411.1%
Equal in Protein - 6.84
Equal in Carbs - 55.35

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +359.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3145.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.6%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +359.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3145.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato chips Dulce de Leche
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Dulce de Leche Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Protein 7g 6.84g Potato chips
Fats 34.6g 7.35g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Calories 536kcal 315kcal Potato chips
Fructose 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 0.22g 49.74g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 0g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 251mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 1.63mg 0.17mg Potato chips
Magnesium 67mg 22mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 193mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 1275mg 350mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 129mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 0.79mg Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg 0.004mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.002mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 2.7µg Potato chips
Vitamin A 0IU 267IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 74µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.2mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 31.1mg 2.6mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.016mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.405mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.21mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.835mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.016mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 11µg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin K 22.1µg 1.3µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg Potato chips
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Potato chips
Trans Fat 0.364g Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 4.534g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 2.143g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.375g Potato chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Dulce de Leche

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Dulce de Leche
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
59%
Potato chips
20%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.426g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/nutrients
  2. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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