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Potato chips vs. Fruit roll ups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Potato chips and Fruit roll ups

  • Potato chips has more Selenium, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Fruit roll ups are richer in Vitamin C.
  • Fruit roll ups covers your daily Vitamin C needs 99% more than Potato chips.
  • Fruit roll ups have 131 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Potato chips. Potato chips has 12.17g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Fruit roll ups have 0.093g.
  • Fruit roll ups contain less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Snacks, GENERAL MILLS, BETTY CROCKER Fruit Roll Ups, berry flavored, with vitamin C.

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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 0% 17%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +153.1%

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 400% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +285.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
4% 85% 10%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 85.2 g
Water: 10.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +6900%
Contains more FatsFats +888.6%
Contains more OtherOther +260%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +61.1%
Contains more WaterWater +436.8%

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
35% 61% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.99 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.724 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.093 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +470.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12986%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91%

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 Fruit roll ups
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Fruit roll ups Opinion
Calories 536kcal 373kcal Potato chips
Protein 7g 0.1g Potato chips
Fats 34.6g 3.5g Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 120mg Fruit roll ups
Net carbs 48.1g 85.2g Fruit roll ups
Carbs 52.9g 85.2g Fruit roll ups
Magnesium 67mg Potato chips
Calcium 24mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg Potato chips
Iron 1.63mg Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g 38.7g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 317mg Potato chips
Vitamin E 9.11mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 3.2µg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg Potato chips
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato chips
Folate 45µg Potato chips
Choline 37.5mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 0.99g Fruit roll ups
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 1.724g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.093g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato chips Fruit roll ups
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
31%
Fruit roll ups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
6%
Fruit roll ups

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 309mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit roll ups
Fruit roll ups is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit roll ups
Fruit roll ups is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.97g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit roll ups
Fruit roll ups is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Fruit roll ups - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168808/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.