Potato chips vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between potato chips and ham
- Potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin C, potassium, copper, and vitamin B6; however, ham is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, and selenium.
- Potato chips cover your daily vitamin E needs 59% more than ham.
- Ham has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of potato chips is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +378.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +344.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +287.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +714.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +164.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +140.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3544% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +351.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +126.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
Protein:
20.93 g
Fats:
5.53 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
67.67 g
Other:
4.37 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +525.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3426.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +199% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3461.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.54 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +275.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2153.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 0.54g | 78% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 0.25mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 1203mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.754mg | 49% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 5.53g | 45% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 1.81g | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 0mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 287mg | 29% |
| Protein | 7g | 20.93g | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.65µg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.079mg | 25% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.75mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 19.5µg | 21% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 145kcal | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.4mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 0g | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 2.62g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 1.5g | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.054mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 2.88mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 14mg | 13% |
| Folate | 45µg | 3µg | 11% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 85.1mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 196mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 32IU | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 1.48mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 4.023mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 1.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.403mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0.918mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 1.661mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 1.775mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.553mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1195mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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