Potato chips vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are potato chips and oregano different?
- Oregano is higher than potato chips in vitamin K, iron, manganese, calcium, fiber, vitamin E, magnesium, folate, and copper.
- Oregano covers your daily need for vitamin K, 500% more than potato chips.
- Potato chips contain 7 times more saturated fat than oregano. Potato chips contain 10.96g of saturated fat, while oregano contains 1.551g.
- Potato chips have a higher glycemic index (56) than oregano (5).
Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Spices, oregano, dried types were used in this article.
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +303% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6554.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2157.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +106.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +146.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1034.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1252.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +16.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +168% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +129.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +58.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2713.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +426.7% |
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:
9 g
Fats:
4.28 g
Carbs:
68.92 g
Water:
9.93 g
Other:
7.87 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +708.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +422.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +118.6% |
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
1.551 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.369 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1274.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +789% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 621.7µg | 500% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 36.8mg | 440% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 4.99mg | 198% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 1597mg | 157% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 42.5g | 151% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 1.369g | 72% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 18.26mg | 61% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 270mg | 48% |
| Folate | 45µg | 237µg | 48% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 4.28g | 47% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 1.551g | 43% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.633mg | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 2.3mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 1.044mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.528mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 0.716g | 23% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.144mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 2.69mg | 15% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 265kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.921mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 85µg | 9% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 4.5µg | 7% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 68.92g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 4.64mg | 5% |
| Protein | 7g | 9g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 148mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 32.3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.177mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.13g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 26.42g | N/A |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 1260mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 4.09g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.203mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0.322mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0.441mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0.78mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.585mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.621g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
208%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
319%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oregano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.409g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oregano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)