Potato chips vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are potato chips and nachos different?
- Potato chips have more vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin C, copper, potassium, vitamin B3, iron, and manganese than nachos.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for potato chips is 44% higher.
- Potato chips contain 28 times more vitamin C than nachos. While potato chips contain 31.1mg of vitamin C, nachos contain only 1.1mg.
- Nachos have less saturated fat.
- Potato chips have a lower glycemic index (56) than nachos (75).
Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese 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 | +59.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +252.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +117.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +378.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +135.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +162.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20% |
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 | +2727.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +123.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +507.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +207% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +14.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +42% |
| 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:
4.32 g
Fats:
21.5 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
37.4 g
Other:
1.87 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +62% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +60.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +51.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +92.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1868.4% |
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
2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.04 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +141.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +42.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 5.04g | 48% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 2.173g | 40% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.215mg | 34% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 4.08mg | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 1.1mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 362mg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.064mg | 27% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.135mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 0.63mg | 20% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 21.5g | 20% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 313mg | 13% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 0.75mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.187mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 14.02g | 10% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 343kcal | 10% |
| Folate | 45µg | 10µg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 42mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 34.91g | 6% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 3.2g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.133mg | 5% |
| Protein | 7g | 4.32g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 198mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.123mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 63mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 19.3µg | 2% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 26.4mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.86mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 8.6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 31.71g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 2.17g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0.521mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0.229mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | 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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.787g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos 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.