Potato chips vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between potato chips and leek?
- Potato chips are higher in vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B3, vitamin C, copper, and phosphorus, yet leek is higher in vitamin A and vitamin K.
- Potato chips' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 55% more.
- Potato chips have 10 times more vitamin E than leek. While potato chips have 9.11mg of vitamin E, leek has only 0.92mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in leek is lower.
- The glycemic index of leek is lower.
We used Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +139.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +608.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +155% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +808.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +371.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +710% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +145.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.8% |
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 | +159.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +890.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +178.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +556.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +856.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +187.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +183.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +294.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +112.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 0.166g | 80% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 0.92mg | 55% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 0.3g | 53% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 0.04g | 50% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.233mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 180mg | 32% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 0.004g | 25% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 61kcal | 24% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.025mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.12mg | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 12mg | 21% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 47µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 0.4mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 35mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 14.15g | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.03mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 1µg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 1.8g | 12% |
| Protein | 7g | 1.5g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.06mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 28mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.12mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 83µg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 2.1mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.14mg | 5% |
| Folate | 45µg | 64µg | 5% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 9.5mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 59mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.481mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 12.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 3.9g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.056mg | 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:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
14.15 g
Water:
83 g
Other:
1.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +366.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11433.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +273.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +242.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4268.4% |
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
0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.166 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +245900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +7231.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
