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Potato chips vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between potato chips and nutmeg?

  • Potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin K, yet nutmeg is richer in manganese, copper, fiber, and magnesium.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for manganese is 107% higher.
  • Potato chips contain less saturated fat.
  • Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index than potato chips.

We used Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Spices, nutmeg, ground types in this comparison.

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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%
Nutmeg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +264.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +406.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +173.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +666.7%
Contains more IronIron +86.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +235.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +97.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +559.1%

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%
Nutmeg
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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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +936.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +245.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +194.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +326.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +107.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +68.9%
~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
Nutmeg
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.9%
Contains more OtherOther +54.5%
Contains more WaterWater +227.9%
~equal in Fats ~36.31g
~equal in Carbs ~49.29g

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
Nutmeg
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88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +205.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3377.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Nutmeg DV% diff.
Manganese 0.44mg 2.9mg 107%
Copper 0.306mg 1.027mg 80%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.35g 79%
Saturated fat 10.96g 25.94g 68%
Fiber 4.8g 20.8g 64%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0mg 61%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.16mg 38%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 3mg 31%
Magnesium 67mg 183mg 28%
Potassium 1275mg 350mg 27%
Histidine 153mg 22%
Iron 1.63mg 3.04mg 18%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 0µg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 3.22g 17%
Calcium 24mg 184mg 16%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 1.299mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.346mg 15%
Selenium 8.1µg 1.6µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.057mg 11%
Zinc 1.09mg 2.15mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 8%
Folate 45µg 76µg 8%
Phosphorus 165mg 213mg 7%
Choline 37.5mg 8.8mg 5%
Fats 34.6g 36.31g 3%
Protein 7g 5.84g 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Carbs 52.9g 49.29g 1%
Calories 536kcal 525kcal 1%
Net carbs 48.1g 28.49g N/A
Sugar 0.22g 2.99g N/A
Sodium 8mg 16mg 0%
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Nutmeg
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
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.98g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.