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Potato chips vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Potato chips and Mortadella

  • Potato chips is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, and Fiber, however, Mortadella is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 11754% higher.
  • Potato chips has less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Mortadella, beef, pork.

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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 Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +16.4%
Contains more Magnesium +509.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.1%
Contains more Potassium +682.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Copper +410%
Contains more Manganese +1366.7%
Contains more Zinc +92.7%
Contains more Selenium +179%
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 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +16.4%
Contains more Magnesium +509.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.1%
Contains more Potassium +682.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Copper +410%
Contains more Manganese +1366.7%
Contains more Zinc +92.7%
Contains more Selenium +179%

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 +4040.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +407.7%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin K +1281.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77565%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.44
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 0% 5% 30% 0% 30% 35308% 51% 27% 30% 3% 185% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +4040.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +407.7%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin K +1281.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77565%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.44

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +36.3%
Contains more Carbs +1634.4%
Contains more Other +24.6%
Contains more Protein +133.9%
Contains more Water +2652.6%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
16% 25% 3% 52% 3%
Protein: 16.37 g
Fats: 25.39 g
Carbs: 3.05 g
Water: 52.3 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more Fats +36.3%
Contains more Carbs +1634.4%
Contains more Other +24.6%
Contains more Protein +133.9%
Contains more Water +2652.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +290.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.7%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +290.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Mortadella Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 3.05g Potato chips
Protein 7g 16.37g Mortadella
Fats 34.6g 25.39g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 3.05g Potato chips
Calories 536kcal 311kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g 0g Mortadella
Fiber 4.8g 0g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 18mg Potato chips
Iron 1.63mg 1.4mg Potato chips
Magnesium 67mg 11mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 97mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 163mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 1246mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 2.1mg Mortadella
Copper 0.306mg 0.06mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.03mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 22.6µg Mortadella
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.22mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 0IU 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.119mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 2.673mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.44mg Mortadella
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.13mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 3µg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.48µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 22.1µg 1.6µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.152mg Mortadella
Threonine 0.253mg 0.633mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.708mg Mortadella
Leucine 0.419mg 1.213mg Mortadella
Lysine 0.424mg 1.262mg Mortadella
Methionine 0.11mg 0.394mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.598mg Mortadella
Valine 0.392mg 0.735mg Mortadella
Histidine 153mg 0.52mg Potato chips
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 9.51g Mortadella
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 11.38g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 3.12g Potato chips

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Potato chips Mortadella
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
2972%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1238mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/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.