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Potato chips vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Potato chips and Meatball

  • Potato chips has more Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Copper, while Meatball has more Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Potato chips covers your daily need of Vitamin E 58% more than Meatball.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Meatball is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style.

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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 Magnesium +116.1%
Contains more Potassium +330.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Copper +148.8%
Contains more Manganese +56%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.8%
Contains more Zinc +52.3%
Contains more Selenium +88.9%
Equal in Iron - 1.77
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains more Magnesium +116.1%
Contains more Potassium +330.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Copper +148.8%
Contains more Manganese +56%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.8%
Contains more Zinc +52.3%
Contains more Selenium +88.9%
Equal in Iron - 1.77

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +2069%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +226.7%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +169.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
Contains more Vitamin E +2069%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +226.7%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +169.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +55.8%
Contains more Carbs +556.3%
Contains more Other +116.9%
Contains more Protein +105.7%
Contains more Water +2724.7%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Fats +55.8%
Contains more Carbs +556.3%
Contains more Other +116.9%
Contains more Protein +105.7%
Contains more Water +2724.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +263.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.188
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +263.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.188

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 Meatball
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 5.76g Potato chips
Protein 7g 14.4g Meatball
Fats 34.6g 22.21g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 8.06g Potato chips
Calories 536kcal 286kcal Potato chips
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 0.22g 3.47g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 2.3g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 80mg Meatball
Iron 1.63mg 1.77mg Meatball
Magnesium 67mg 31mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 239mg Meatball
Potassium 1275mg 296mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 666mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 1.66mg Meatball
Copper 0.306mg 0.123mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.282mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 15.3µg Meatball
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.42mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.136mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.23mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 3.108mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.202mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 36µg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 1µg Meatball
Vitamin K 22.1µg 8.2µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg Potato chips
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg Potato chips
Trans Fat 0.577g Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 7.627g Meatball
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 9.188g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 3.346g Potato chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Meatball
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
59%
Potato chips
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 658mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.333g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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