Potato chips vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between potato chips and pistachios
- Potato chips have more vitamin E and vitamin C; however, pistachios are richer in copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, manganese, iron, and fiber.
- Pistachios' daily need coverage for copper is 110% more.
- Potato chips contain 6 times more vitamin C than pistachios. Potato chips contain 31.1mg of vitamin C, while pistachios contain 5.6mg.
- Pistachios contain less saturated fat.
- Potato chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of pistachios is 28.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Nuts, pistachio nuts, 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +337.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +140.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +324.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +101.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +197% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +172.7% |
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 | +455.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +218.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +194.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +421% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +157.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +13.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 1.3mg | 110% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 1.7mg | 80% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.87mg | 59% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 490mg | 46% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 2.86mg | 42% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 23.257g | 34% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 1.2mg | 33% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 3.92mg | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 5.6mg | 28% |
| Protein | 7g | 20.16g | 26% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 10.6g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 5.907g | 23% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.512mg | 22% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 18% | |
| Fats | 34.6g | 45.32g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 1.3mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 14.38g | 15% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 121mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 2.2mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 27.17g | 9% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 105mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 1025mg | 7% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 26µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.16mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.52mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 7µg | 2% |
| Folate | 45µg | 51µg | 2% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 560kcal | 1% |
| Starch | 1.67g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 16.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 7.66g | N/A |
| Sodium | 8mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0.684mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 1.604mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 1.138mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 1.092mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 1.249mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.091g | N/A |
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:
20.16 g
Fats:
45.32 g
Carbs:
27.17 g
Water:
4.37 g
Other:
2.98 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +94.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +188% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +31% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +130% |
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
5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
14.38 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +136.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.2% |
