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Potato chips vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Potato chips and Fruitcake

  • Potato chips is higher than Fruitcake in Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin K, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Potato chips's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 55% higher.
  • Potato chips has 62 times more Vitamin C than Fruitcake. While Potato chips has 31.1mg of Vitamin C, Fruitcake has only 0.5mg.
  • Fruitcake has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared.

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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 Magnesium +318.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +217.3%
Contains more Potassium +733.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Zinc +303.7%
Contains more Copper +512%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +305%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Iron +27%
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 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Contains more Magnesium +318.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +217.3%
Contains more Potassium +733.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Zinc +303.7%
Contains more Copper +512%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +305%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Iron +27%

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 +912.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +6120%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +234%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +99%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +383.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1334.8%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +1373.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +912.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +6120%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +234%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +99%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +383.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1334.8%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +1373.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +141.4%
Contains more Fats +280.2%
Contains more Other +227.3%
Contains more Carbs +16.4%
Contains more Water +1231.6%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +141.4%
Contains more Fats +280.2%
Contains more Other +227.3%
Contains more Carbs +16.4%
Contains more Water +1231.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +134.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +266.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +134.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +266.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%

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 Fruitcake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Fruitcake Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 57.9g Fruitcake
Protein 7g 2.9g Potato chips
Fats 34.6g 9.1g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 61.6g Fruitcake
Calories 536kcal 324kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g 27.42g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 3.7g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 33mg Fruitcake
Iron 1.63mg 2.07mg Fruitcake
Magnesium 67mg 16mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 52mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 153mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 101mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 0.27mg Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg 0.05mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.22mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 2µg Potato chips
Vitamin A 0IU 22IU Fruitcake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.9mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0.5mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.05mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.099mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.791mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.226mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.046mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 20µg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Fruitcake
Vitamin K 22.1µg 1.5µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.042mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg 0.102mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.121mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg 0.206mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg 0.121mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg 0.059mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.14mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg 0.144mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg 0.071mg Potato chips
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 1.048g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 4.2g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 3.323g Potato chips

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Potato chips Fruitcake
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
10%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
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 Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.912g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake 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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.