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Potato chips vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are potato chips and mackerel different?

  • Potato chips are richer in vitamin C, potassium, copper, fiber, and manganese, while mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B3.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 792% more than potato chips.
  • Mackerel is lower in saturated fat.
  • Potato chips have a higher glycemic index (56) than mackerel (0).

Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat types were used in this article.

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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 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +218%
Contains more CopperCopper +225.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +16%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +537%
~equal in Iron ~1.57mg

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 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7675%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2150%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +146.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.159mg

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
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more FatsFats +94.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +240.7%
Contains more WaterWater +2703.7%
Contains more OtherOther +40.8%

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
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +40.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +183%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 19µg 792%
Selenium 8.1µg 51.6µg 79%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 61%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 4.3g 52%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0.4mg 34%
Protein 7g 23.85g 34%
Saturated fat 10.96g 4.176g 31%
Fats 34.6g 17.81g 26%
Potassium 1275mg 401mg 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg 25%
Copper 0.306mg 0.094mg 24%
Histidine 153mg 0.702mg 22%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 6.85mg 19%
Fiber 4.8g 0g 19%
Manganese 0.44mg 0.02mg 18%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 18%
Carbs 52.9g 0g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.412mg 17%
Phosphorus 165mg 278mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.46mg 15%
Calories 536kcal 262kcal 14%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.99mg 12%
Folate 45µg 2µg 11%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 7.006g 7%
Magnesium 67mg 97mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 54µg 6%
Sodium 8mg 83mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.159mg 1%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.94mg 1%
Iron 1.63mg 1.57mg 1%
Calcium 24mg 15mg 1%
Net carbs 48.1g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 1.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 1.938mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 2.19mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 1.228mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Mackerel
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
217%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.784g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.