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Potato chips vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato chips and Peanut butter different?

  • Potato chips is higher in Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B6, however, Peanut butter is richer in Vitamin B3, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Peanut butter is 58% higher.

Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt are the varieties 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 Potassium +128.5%
Contains less Sodium -52.9%
Contains more Selenium +97.6%
Contains more Calcium +104.2%
Contains more Magnesium +150.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +103%
Contains more Zinc +130.3%
Contains more Copper +37.9%
Contains more Manganese +278.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.74
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 15% 66% 120% 144% 50% 3% 69% 141% 218% 23%
Contains more Potassium +128.5%
Contains less Sodium -52.9%
Contains more Selenium +97.6%
Contains more Calcium +104.2%
Contains more Magnesium +150.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +103%
Contains more Zinc +130.3%
Contains more Copper +37.9%
Contains more Manganese +278.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.74

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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +7266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +242.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +182.8%
Contains more Folate +93.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 9.1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.192
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 0% 182% 0% 0% 38% 45% 246% 69% 102% 66% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +7266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +242.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +182.8%
Contains more Folate +93.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 9.1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.192

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +137.1%
Contains more Water +54.5%
Contains more Other +24.6%
Contains more Protein +217.3%
Contains more Fats +48.4%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more Carbs +137.1%
Contains more Water +54.5%
Contains more Other +24.6%
Contains more Protein +217.3%
Contains more Fats +48.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +163.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.325
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 12.535
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.535 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +163.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.325
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 12.535

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 Peanut butter
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Peanut butter Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 17.31g Potato chips
Protein 7g 22.21g Peanut butter
Fats 34.6g 51.36g Peanut butter
Carbs 52.9g 22.31g Potato chips
Calories 536kcal 598kcal Peanut butter
Starch 3.56g Peanut butter
Fructose 0.12g Peanut butter
Sugar 0.22g 10.49g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 5g Peanut butter
Calcium 24mg 49mg Peanut butter
Iron 1.63mg 1.74mg Peanut butter
Magnesium 67mg 168mg Peanut butter
Phosphorus 165mg 335mg Peanut butter
Potassium 1275mg 558mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 17mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 2.51mg Peanut butter
Copper 0.306mg 0.422mg Peanut butter
Manganese 0.44mg 1.665mg Peanut butter
Selenium 8.1µg 4.1µg Potato chips
Vitamin E 9.11mg 9.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.15mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.192mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 13.112mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 1.137mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.441mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 87µg Peanut butter
Vitamin K 22.1µg 0.3µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.231mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.253mg 0.525mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.616mg Peanut butter
Leucine 0.419mg 1.546mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.424mg 0.681mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.11mg 0.265mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 1.202mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.392mg 0.782mg Peanut butter
Histidine 153mg 0.557mg Potato chips
Trans Fat 0.075g Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 10.325g Peanut butter
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 25.941g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 12.535g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Peanut butter
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
62%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.635g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter 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.

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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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