Potato chips vs. Longan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between potato chips and longan
- Potato chips have more potassium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, and vitamin B1, while longan has more vitamin C.
- Longan covers your daily need for vitamin C, 59% more than potato chips.
- Potato chips contain 13 times more vitamin B3 than longan. While potato chips contain 3.827mg of vitamin B3, longan contains only 0.3mg.
- Longan has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of longan is 45, while the glycemic index of potato chips is 56.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Longans, 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +570% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2300% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +379.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +1153.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +81.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +2080% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +685.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +746.2% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +438.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1175.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +170.1% |
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:
1.31 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
15.14 g
Water:
82.75 g
Other:
0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +434.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +34500% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +249.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +414.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +4255.3% |
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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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 81% | |
Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 61% | |
Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 84mg | 59% |
Fats | 34.6g | 0.1g | 53% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 51% | |
Saturated fat | 10.96g | 50% | |
Potassium | 1275mg | 266mg | 30% |
Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 25% | |
Calories | 536kcal | 60kcal | 24% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 0.3mg | 22% |
Histidine | 153mg | 0.012mg | 22% |
Phosphorus | 165mg | 21mg | 21% |
Iron | 1.63mg | 0.13mg | 19% |
Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 18% | |
Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.052mg | 17% |
Fiber | 4.8g | 1.1g | 15% |
Copper | 0.306mg | 0.169mg | 15% |
Selenium | 8.1µg | 15% | |
Magnesium | 67mg | 10mg | 14% |
Carbs | 52.9g | 15.14g | 13% |
Folate | 45µg | 11% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.031mg | 11% |
Protein | 7g | 1.31g | 11% |
Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.05mg | 9% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 8% | |
Choline | 37.5mg | 7% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.14mg | 4% |
Calcium | 24mg | 1mg | 2% |
Net carbs | 48.1g | 14.04g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.22g | N/A | |
Sodium | 8mg | 0mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.253mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.419mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.424mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.392mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
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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%

25%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%

11%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Longan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?

Longan is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)