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Potato chips vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Potato chips and Milk

  • Potato chips has more Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Fiber, while Milk has more Vitamin B12.
  • Potato chips covers your daily need of Vitamin E 61% more than Milk.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Milk is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.

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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 Iron +5333.3%
Contains more Magnesium +509.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.7%
Contains more Potassium +750%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Zinc +159.5%
Contains more Copper +2960%
Contains more Manganese +14566.7%
Contains more Selenium +145.5%
Contains more Calcium +420.8%
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 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Contains more Iron +5333.3%
Contains more Magnesium +509.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.7%
Contains more Potassium +750%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Zinc +159.5%
Contains more Copper +2960%
Contains more Manganese +14566.7%
Contains more Selenium +145.5%
Contains more Calcium +420.8%

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.
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Milk
Contains more Vitamin E +91000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +735%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4015.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1683.8%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +22000%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.185
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 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +91000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +735%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4015.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1683.8%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +22000%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.185

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +107.7%
Contains more Fats +3467%
Contains more Carbs +960.1%
Contains more Other +380%
Contains more Water +4632.6%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more Protein +107.7%
Contains more Fats +3467%
Contains more Carbs +960.1%
Contains more Other +380%
Contains more Water +4632.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3452.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34671.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3452.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34671.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Milk Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 4.99g Potato chips
Protein 7g 3.37g Potato chips
Fats 34.6g 0.97g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 4.99g Potato chips
Calories 536kcal 42kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g 5.2g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 0g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 125mg Milk
Iron 1.63mg 0.03mg Potato chips
Magnesium 67mg 11mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 95mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 150mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 44mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 0.42mg Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg 0.01mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.003mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 3.3µg Potato chips
Vitamin A 0IU 196IU Milk
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 58µg Milk
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.01mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 0IU 48IU Milk
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Milk
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.02mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.185mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.093mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.361mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.037mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 5µg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg Milk
Vitamin K 22.1µg 0.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.043mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg 0.143mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.174mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg 0.319mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg 0.282mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg 0.088mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.174mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg 0.22mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg 0.101mg Potato chips
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 0.633g Milk
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 0.277g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.035g Potato chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g Milk
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Milk
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
16%
Milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
14%
Milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.327g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk
Milk is cheaper (difference - $1.4)

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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.