Potato chips vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are potato chips and peanuts different?
- Potato chips are richer in vitamin C, while peanuts are higher in copper, manganese, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and magnesium.
- Peanuts cover your daily need for copper, 93% more than potato chips.
- Potato chips have a higher glycemic index (56) than peanuts (13).
Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Peanuts, all types, raw 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 PotassiumPotassium | +80.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +150.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +283.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +181% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +273.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +127.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +339.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +89.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +283.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +215.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +339.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +433.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +40% |
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:
25.8 g
Fats:
49.24 g
Carbs:
16.13 g
Water:
6.5 g
Other:
2.33 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +228% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +268.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +242.1% |
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
6.279 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
15.558 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +148.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +27.8% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.306mg | 1.144mg | 93% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 1.934mg | 65% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 12.066mg | 51% |
| Folate | 45µg | 240µg | 49% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.64mg | 39% |
| Protein | 7g | 25.8g | 38% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 4.58mg | 37% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 24.426g | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 0mg | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 376mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 1.767mg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 168mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.348mg | 24% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 49.24g | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 15.558g | 23% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.652mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 6.279g | 21% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 3.27mg | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 705mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 8.5g | 15% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 16.13g | 12% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 92mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 8.33mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.135mg | 5% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 52.5mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 7.2µg | 2% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 567kcal | 2% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 7.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 4.72g | N/A |
| Sodium | 8mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0.883mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 1.672mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0.926mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.317mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 1.377mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 1.082mg | 0% |
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%
75%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peanut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.681g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.