Potato chips vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between potato chips and hot chocolate?
- Potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B3, copper, manganese, and vitamin K, yet hot chocolate is richer in vitamin B12.
- Potato chips' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 61% higher.
- Potato chips have 156 times more vitamin C than hot chocolate. Potato chips have 31.1mg of vitamin C, while hot chocolate has 0.2mg.
- Hot chocolate contains less saturated fat.
We used Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade types in this comparison.
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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 | +191.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +547.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +288.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +197.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +73% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3284.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +375% |
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 | +15450% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +30266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +328.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2777.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +22.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1550% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +10950% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +140.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 0.084g | 81% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 0.03mg | 61% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 2.34g | 50% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.04mg | 48% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 1.431g | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 0.2mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 197mg | 32% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 77kcal | 23% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.103mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 0.133mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 0.677g | 23% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.067mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.49µg | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.013mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 0.2µg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 1g | 15% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 0.42mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 10.74g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.039mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 23mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 2.7µg | 10% |
| Folate | 45µg | 5µg | 10% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 114mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 105mg | 9% |
| Protein | 7g | 3.52g | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 45IU | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.1µg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 51µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.63mg | 4% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 15.6mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.328mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.182mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 9.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 9.66g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.01g | 0% |
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:
3.52 g
Fats:
2.34 g
Carbs:
10.74 g
Water:
82.45 g
Other:
0.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +98.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1378.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +392.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +278.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4239.5% |
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
1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.084 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1353.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14388.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.9% |
