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Potato chips vs. Lime — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between potato chips and lime

  • The amount of vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin K, and magnesium in potato chips is higher than in lime.
  • Potato chips cover your daily vitamin E needs 59% more than lime.
  • Lime has 498 times less saturated fat than potato chips. Potato chips have 10.96g of saturated fat, while lime has 0.022g.
  • Potato chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of lime is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Limes, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 9.9% 9% 23% 22% 3% 7.7% 0.26% 1% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1016.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1150%
Contains more IronIron +171.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +370.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +890.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +816.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1925%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 97% 0.67% 4.4% 0% 7.5% 4.6% 3.8% 13% 9.9% 0% 1.5% 6% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4040.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +456.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +885%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1813.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1434.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3583.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +462.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +635.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~29.1mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
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11% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.54 g
Water: 88.26 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +900%
Contains more FatsFats +17200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +401.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1100%
Contains more WaterWater +4545.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
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23% 20% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.022 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +51689.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22027.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

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 Lime
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Lime DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.055g 81%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.22mg 59%
Fats 34.6g 0.2g 53%
Saturated fat 10.96g 0.022g 50%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.043mg 47%
Potassium 1275mg 102mg 35%
Copper 0.306mg 0.065mg 27%
Calories 536kcal 30kcal 25%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 0.019g 25%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.2mg 23%
Histidine 153mg 22%
Phosphorus 165mg 18mg 21%
Manganese 0.44mg 0.008mg 19%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 0.6µg 18%
Magnesium 67mg 6mg 15%
Carbs 52.9g 10.54g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.02mg 14%
Selenium 8.1µg 0.4µg 14%
Protein 7g 0.7g 13%
Iron 1.63mg 0.6mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.03mg 11%
Folate 45µg 8µg 9%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.11mg 9%
Fiber 4.8g 2.8g 8%
Choline 37.5mg 5.1mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.217mg 4%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 29.1mg 2%
Calcium 24mg 33mg 1%
Net carbs 48.1g 7.74g N/A
Sugar 0.22g 1.69g N/A
Sodium 8mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.003mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0.014mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Lime
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
56%
Potato chips
12%
Lime
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
8%
Lime

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.47g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lime
Lime contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lime
Lime is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.938g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lime
Lime is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Lime
Lime is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Lime - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168155/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.