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Potato chips vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between potato chips and oatmeal

  • Potato chips have more vitamin E, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin K, phosphorus, and fiber; however, oatmeal has more iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin E for potato chips is 60% higher.
  • Oatmeal is lower in saturated fat.
  • Oatmeal has a higher glycemic index than potato chips.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).

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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 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +157.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1990.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +363.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +75.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +114.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +233.3%
Contains more IronIron +265.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.8%

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 0% 43% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12914.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +127.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5425%
Contains more CholineCholine +697.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.215mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~44µg

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
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +195.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2444.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +353.3%
Contains more OtherOther +531.6%
Contains more WaterWater +4322.6%

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
22% 37% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2416.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2756.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Oatmeal DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.426g 78%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.07mg 60%
Iron 1.63mg 5.96mg 54%
Fats 34.6g 1.36g 51%
Saturated fat 10.96g 0.226g 49%
Potassium 1275mg 61mg 36%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.29mg 28%
Copper 0.306mg 0.066mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 0.391g 24%
Calories 536kcal 68kcal 23%
Histidine 153mg 0.057mg 22%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 0.4µg 18%
Carbs 52.9g 11.67g 14%
Vitamin A 0µg 130µg 14%
Phosphorus 165mg 77mg 13%
Fiber 4.8g 1.7g 12%
Magnesium 67mg 26mg 10%
Protein 7g 2.37g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.26mg 8%
Selenium 8.1µg 5µg 6%
Choline 37.5mg 4.7mg 6%
Calcium 24mg 80mg 6%
Manganese 0.44mg 0.558mg 5%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 3.025mg 5%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.62mg 4%
Starch 10.37g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.317mg 2%
Sodium 8mg 49mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.215mg 1%
Net carbs 48.1g 9.97g N/A
Sugar 0.22g 0.46g N/A
Trans fat 0.003g N/A
Folate 45µg 44µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.105mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0.2mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.04mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0.151mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Oatmeal
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
26%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.734g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.