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Potato chips vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between potato chips and fenugreek

  • Potato chips have more vitamin C and potassium; however, fenugreek is richer in iron, copper, fiber, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, and calcium.
  • Fenugreek covers your daily iron needs 399% more than potato chips.
  • Fenugreek has 10 times less vitamin C than potato chips. Potato chips have 31.1mg of vitamin C, while fenugreek has 3mg.
  • Fenugreek contains less saturated fat.
  • Potato chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of fenugreek is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Spices, fenugreek seed.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 136% 53% 68% 1257% 370% 68% 127% 8.7% 160% 34%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +185.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +633.3%
Contains more IronIron +1957.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +262.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +129.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +179.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 1% 0% 0% 81% 84% 31% 0% 138% 0% 0% 43% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +936.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +133.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.6mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +439.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +228.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.3%
Contains more WaterWater +365.3%
~equal in Other ~3.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.46 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.7%

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 Fenugreek
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Fenugreek DV% diff.
Iron 1.63mg 33.53mg 399%
Copper 0.306mg 1.11mg 89%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 81%
Fiber 4.8g 24.6g 79%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 61%
Saturated fat 10.96g 1.46g 43%
Fats 34.6g 6.41g 43%
Manganese 0.44mg 1.228mg 34%
Protein 7g 23g 32%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 3mg 31%
Magnesium 67mg 191mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 25%
Histidine 153mg 0.668mg 22%
Phosphorus 165mg 296mg 19%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 18%
Potassium 1275mg 770mg 15%
Calcium 24mg 176mg 15%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 1.64mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.366mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.322mg 13%
Zinc 1.09mg 2.5mg 13%
Calories 536kcal 323kcal 11%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 8%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.6mg 5%
Selenium 8.1µg 6.3µg 3%
Folate 45µg 57µg 3%
Sodium 8mg 67mg 3%
Carbs 52.9g 58.35g 2%
Net carbs 48.1g 33.75g N/A
Sugar 0.22g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.391mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0.898mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 1.241mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 1.757mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.338mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 1.089mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 1.102mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Fenugreek
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
56%
Potato chips
30%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Fenugreek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171324/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.