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Potato chips vs. Ginger ale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Potato chips and Ginger ale?

  • Potato chips is richer than Ginger ale in Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Potato chips's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 61% more.

We used Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale types 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.
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +805.6%
Contains more Magnesium +6600%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +127400%
Contains more Zinc +2080%
Contains more Copper +1600%
Contains more Manganese +3284.6%
Contains more Selenium +8000%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
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 1% 7% 1% 0% 1% 1% 2% 6% 2% 1%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +805.6%
Contains more Magnesium +6600%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +127400%
Contains more Zinc +2080%
Contains more Copper +1600%
Contains more Manganese +3284.6%
Contains more Selenium +8000%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +503.9%
Contains more Other +35900%
Contains more Water +4701.6%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.76 g
Water: 91.23 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +503.9%
Contains more Other +35900%
Contains more Water +4701.6%

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 Ginger ale
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Ginger ale Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 8.76g Potato chips
Protein 7g 0g Potato chips
Fats 34.6g 0g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 8.76g Potato chips
Calories 536kcal 34kcal Potato chips
Fructose 3.7g Ginger ale
Sugar 0.22g 8.9g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 0g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 3mg Potato chips
Iron 1.63mg 0.18mg Potato chips
Magnesium 67mg 1mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 0mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 1mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 7mg Ginger ale
Zinc 1.09mg 0.05mg Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg 0.018mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.013mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 0.1µg Potato chips
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 0µg Potato chips
Vitamin K 22.1µg 0µg 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
Saturated Fat 10.96g 0g Ginger ale
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 0g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato chips Ginger ale
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
0%
Ginger ale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
2%
Ginger ale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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 contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.96g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Ginger ale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174846/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.