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Potato chips vs. Nectarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between potato chips and nectarine

  • Potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B3, iron, and manganese than nectarine.
  • Potato chips' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 56% more.
  • Potato chips contain 438 times more saturated fat than nectarine. Potato chips contain 10.96g of saturated fat, while nectarine contains 0.025g.
  • Potato chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of nectarine is 43.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Nectarines, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 1.8% 18% 11% 29% 4.6% 11% 0% 7% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +644.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +534.3%
Contains more IronIron +482.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +255.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +541.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +534.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +714.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 18% 5.7% 15% 0% 8.5% 6.2% 21% 11% 5.8% 0% 5.5% 3.8% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +475.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1083.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +391.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +629.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +240.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2540%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +904.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +504.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
11% 88%
Protein: 1.06 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 10.55 g
Water: 87.59 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +560.4%
Contains more FatsFats +10712.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +401.4%
Contains more OtherOther +650%
Contains more WaterWater +4510%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
11% 39% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11081.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10669.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

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 Nectarine
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Nectarine DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.113g 80%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.77mg 56%
Fats 34.6g 0.32g 53%
Saturated fat 10.96g 0.025g 50%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.025mg 49%
Potassium 1275mg 201mg 32%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 5.4mg 29%
Calories 536kcal 44kcal 25%
Copper 0.306mg 0.086mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 0.088g 24%
Histidine 153mg 0.008mg 22%
Phosphorus 165mg 26mg 20%
Iron 1.63mg 0.28mg 17%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 2.2µg 17%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 1.125mg 17%
Manganese 0.44mg 0.054mg 17%
Selenium 8.1µg 0µg 15%
Magnesium 67mg 9mg 14%
Carbs 52.9g 10.55g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.027mg 13%
Fiber 4.8g 1.7g 12%
Protein 7g 1.06g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.034mg 11%
Folate 45µg 5µg 10%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.17mg 8%
Choline 37.5mg 6.2mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.185mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg 2%
Calcium 24mg 6mg 2%
Fructose 1.37g 2%
Net carbs 48.1g 8.85g N/A
Sugar 0.22g 7.89g N/A
Starch 0.07g 0%
Sodium 8mg 0mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.005mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0.009mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.009mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0.014mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0.016mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.021mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0.013mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Nectarine
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
56%
Potato chips
8%
Nectarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
9%
Nectarine

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.67g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nectarine
Nectarine contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.935g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Nectarine
Nectarine is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Nectarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169914/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.