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Potato chips vs. Pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between potato chips and pear

  • The amount of vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, and manganese in potato chips is higher than in pear.
  • Potato chips cover your daily need for vitamin E, 60% more than pear.
  • Potato chips contain 498 times more saturated fat than pear. While potato chips contain 10.96g of saturated fat, pear contains only 0.022g.
  • Pear has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pear is 38, while the glycemic index of potato chips is 56.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Pears, 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.
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%
Pear
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 2.7% 10% 6.8% 27% 2.7% 5.1% 0.13% 6.3% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +857.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +999.1%
Contains more IronIron +805.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +273.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +990%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1275%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +816.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8000%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%

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.
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%
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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 14% 0.33% 2.4% 0% 3% 6% 3% 2.9% 6.7% 0% 11% 5.3% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +623.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +7491.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1291.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +657.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2277%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +720.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2175.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +402.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +542.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +635.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
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15% 84%
Protein: 0.36 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 83.96 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1844.4%
Contains more FatsFats +24614.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +247.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1061.3%
Contains more WaterWater +4318.9%

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
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11% 42% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.022 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.094 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11614.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12846.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

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 Pear
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 Pear DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.094g 81%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.12mg 60%
Fats 34.6g 0.14g 53%
Saturated fat 10.96g 0.022g 50%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.029mg 49%
Potassium 1275mg 116mg 34%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 4.3mg 30%
Copper 0.306mg 0.082mg 25%
Calories 536kcal 57kcal 24%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 0.084g 24%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.161mg 23%
Histidine 153mg 0.002mg 22%
Phosphorus 165mg 12mg 22%
Iron 1.63mg 0.18mg 18%
Manganese 0.44mg 0.048mg 17%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 4.4µg 15%
Selenium 8.1µg 0.1µg 15%
Magnesium 67mg 7mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.026mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.012mg 13%
Protein 7g 0.36g 13%
Carbs 52.9g 15.23g 13%
Folate 45µg 7µg 10%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.1mg 9%
Fructose 6.42g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.049mg 7%
Fiber 4.8g 3.1g 7%
Choline 37.5mg 5.1mg 6%
Calcium 24mg 9mg 2%
Net carbs 48.1g 12.13g N/A
Sugar 0.22g 9.75g N/A
Sodium 8mg 1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0.011mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.011mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0.019mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0.017mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.011mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0.017mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Pear
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
4%
Pear
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
7%
Pear

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 - 9.53g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pear
Pear contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pear
Pear is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.938g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pear
Pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Pear
Pear is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169118/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.