Potato chips vs. Oyster breaded and fried — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are potato chips and oyster breaded and fried different?
- Potato chips are higher in vitamin B6, vitamin C, and potassium; however, oyster breaded, and fried is richer in zinc, vitamin B12, copper, selenium, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for zinc for oyster breaded and fried is 782% higher.
- Potato chips contain 10 times more vitamin B6 than oyster breaded and fried. While potato chips contain 0.66mg of vitamin B6, oyster breaded, and fried contains only 0.064mg.
- Oyster breaded and fried has less saturated fat.
- Oyster breaded and fried has a lower glycemic index (0) than potato chips (56).
Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, cooked, breaded and fried are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +15.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +422.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +158.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +326.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +1303.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +7893.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +721% |
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 | +718.4% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +131.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +931.3% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +45.2% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
8.77 g
Fats:
12.58 g
Carbs:
11.62 g
Water:
64.72 g
Other:
2.31 g
Contains more FatsFats | +175% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +355.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +55.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +3306.3% |
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
3.197 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.702 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.313 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +109.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +267.3% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.8% |
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Zinc | 1.09mg | 87.13mg | 782% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 15.63µg | 651% |
Copper | 0.306mg | 4.294mg | 443% |
Selenium | 8.1µg | 66.5µg | 106% |
Iron | 1.63mg | 6.95mg | 67% |
Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 61% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 3.313g | 59% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.064mg | 46% |
Saturated fat | 10.96g | 3.197g | 35% |
Fats | 34.6g | 12.58g | 34% |
Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 3.8mg | 30% |
Potassium | 1275mg | 244mg | 30% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 71mg | 24% |
Histidine | 153mg | 0.175mg | 22% |
Fiber | 4.8g | 19% | |
Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 18% | |
Sodium | 8mg | 417mg | 18% |
Calories | 536kcal | 199kcal | 17% |
Carbs | 52.9g | 11.62g | 14% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 1.65mg | 14% |
Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 4.702g | 13% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 90µg | 10% |
Choline | 37.5mg | 7% | |
Protein | 7g | 8.77g | 4% |
Calcium | 24mg | 62mg | 4% |
Folate | 45µg | 31µg | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.27mg | 3% |
Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.49mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 67mg | 58mg | 2% |
Phosphorus | 165mg | 159mg | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 48.1g | 11.62g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.22g | N/A | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.253mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0.396mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.419mg | 0.638mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.424mg | 0.582mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0.352mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.392mg | 0.409mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.202g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.218g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.048g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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%

167%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%

470%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 409mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

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

Oyster breaded and fried is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Oyster breaded and fried is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.763g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Oyster breaded and fried is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Oyster breaded and fried is relatively richer in minerals