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Potato chips vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Potato chips and Onion

  • The amount of Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin K, and Iron in Potato chips is higher than in Onion.
  • Potato chips covers your daily need of Vitamin E 61% more than Onion.
  • Potato chips contains 261 times more Saturated Fat than Onion. While Potato chips contains 10.96g of Saturated Fat, Onion contains only 0.042g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Onions, 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 Iron +676.2%
Contains more Magnesium +570%
Contains more Phosphorus +469%
Contains more Potassium +773.3%
Contains more Zinc +541.2%
Contains more Copper +684.6%
Contains more Manganese +241.1%
Contains more Selenium +1520%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Equal in Calcium - 23
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Contains more Iron +676.2%
Contains more Magnesium +570%
Contains more Phosphorus +469%
Contains more Potassium +773.3%
Contains more Zinc +541.2%
Contains more Copper +684.6%
Contains more Manganese +241.1%
Contains more Selenium +1520%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Equal in Calcium - 23

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.
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Onion
Contains more Vitamin E +45450%
Contains more Vitamin C +320.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +263%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +629.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3199.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +226.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +450%
Contains more Folate +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +5425%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 25% 12% 7% 3% 8% 28% 15% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +45450%
Contains more Vitamin C +320.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +263%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +629.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3199.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +226.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +450%
Contains more Folate +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +5425%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +536.4%
Contains more Fats +34500%
Contains more Carbs +466.4%
Contains more Other +928.6%
Contains more Water +4590%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Contains more Protein +536.4%
Contains more Fats +34500%
Contains more Carbs +466.4%
Contains more Other +928.6%
Contains more Water +4590%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75592.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71488.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
58% 18% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75592.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71488.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

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 Onion
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 Onion Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 7.64g Potato chips
Protein 7g 1.1g Potato chips
Fats 34.6g 0.1g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 9.34g Potato chips
Calories 536kcal 40kcal Potato chips
Fructose 1.29g Onion
Sugar 0.22g 4.24g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 1.7g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 23mg Potato chips
Iron 1.63mg 0.21mg Potato chips
Magnesium 67mg 10mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 29mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 146mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 4mg Onion
Zinc 1.09mg 0.17mg Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg 0.039mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.129mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 0.5µg Potato chips
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Onion
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.02mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 7.4mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.046mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.027mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.116mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.123mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.12mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 19µg Potato chips
Vitamin K 22.1µg 0.4µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.014mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg 0.021mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.014mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg 0.025mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg 0.039mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg 0.002mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.025mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg 0.021mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg 0.014mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 0.042g Onion
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 0.013g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.017g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Onion
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
59%
Potato chips
8%
Onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
8%
Onion

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 - 4.02g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion
Onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.918g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion
Onion is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/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.