Potato chips vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between potato chips and molasses
- Potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin C, fiber, phosphorus, and vitamin K; however, molasses are higher in manganese, magnesium, iron, and copper.
- Potato chips cover your daily vitamin E needs 61% more than molasses.
- Molasses have less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Molasses.
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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 ZincZinc | +275.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +432.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +261.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +754.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +189.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +247.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +119.8% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +307.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +9750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +311.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +182% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +100% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 0.05g | 81% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 0mg | 61% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 0.1g | 53% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 0.018g | 50% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 1.53mg | 47% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 242mg | 42% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 4.72mg | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 0mg | 35% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 0.032g | 25% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.487mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 0g | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 31mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 205mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 17.8µg | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 0.93mg | 18% |
| Fructose | 12.79g | 16% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.002mg | 15% |
| Protein | 7g | 0g | 14% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 290kcal | 12% |
| Folate | 45µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.041mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.804mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 74.73g | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.29mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 1464mg | 6% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 13.3mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.67mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 74.73g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 74.72g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 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:
0 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
74.73 g
Water:
21.87 g
Other:
3.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +34500% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1051.1% |
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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
0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +30650% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24240% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
