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Potato chips vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between potato chips and ostrich?

  • Potato chips are higher in vitamin E, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber, yet ostrich is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B3.
  • Ostrich's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 260% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in ostrich is lower.
  • The glycemic index of ostrich is lower.

We used Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked types 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.
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 18% 1.8% 32% 105% 51% 132% 108% 10% 2.5% 205%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +168%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +252.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +101.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2215.8%
Contains more IronIron +71.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +345%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +363%

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% 0% 4.6% 0% 58% 67% 134% 79% 126% 781% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3860.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +86.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +227.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more FatsFats +1246.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +737.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +307%
Contains more WaterWater +3505.8%

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
41% 40% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +914.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2665.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Ostrich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 6.25µg 260%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.44g 78%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.23mg 59%
Selenium 8.1µg 37.5µg 53%
Fats 34.6g 2.57g 49%
Saturated fat 10.96g 1g 45%
Protein 7g 28.49g 43%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg 35%
Zinc 1.09mg 4.85mg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg 28%
Potassium 1275mg 362mg 27%
Histidine 153mg 0.716mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 0.97g 22%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 7.143mg 21%
Calories 536kcal 145kcal 20%
Fiber 4.8g 0g 19%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 18%
Manganese 0.44mg 0.019mg 18%
Carbs 52.9g 0g 18%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 1.318mg 18%
Copper 0.306mg 0.152mg 17%
Iron 1.63mg 2.79mg 15%
Phosphorus 165mg 251mg 12%
Magnesium 67mg 25mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.545mg 9%
Folate 45µg 15µg 8%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.292mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.232mg 5%
Sodium 8mg 80mg 3%
Calcium 24mg 6mg 2%
Net carbs 48.1g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.22g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.254mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 1.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 1.354mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 2.315mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 2.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.796mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 1.176mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 1.407mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Ostrich
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
97%
Ostrich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
66%
Ostrich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.