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Potato chips vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Potato chips and Penne?

  • Potato chips is higher in Vitamin C, Potassium, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Penne is higher in Calcium.
  • Potato chips's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 43% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Penne is lower.

We used Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared 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.
Contains more Iron +103.8%
Contains more Magnesium +123.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.8%
Contains more Potassium +945.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Calcium +270.8%
Equal in Zinc - 1.1
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 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +103.8%
Contains more Magnesium +123.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.8%
Contains more Potassium +945.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Calcium +270.8%
Equal in Zinc - 1.1

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.
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Penne
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +22.8%
Contains more Fats +765%
Contains more Carbs +214.9%
Contains more Other +227.3%
Contains more Water +3710.5%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +22.8%
Contains more Fats +765%
Contains more Carbs +214.9%
Contains more Other +227.3%
Contains more Water +3710.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +884%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2942.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +884%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2942.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79%

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 Penne
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Penne Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 14.1g Potato chips
Protein 7g 5.7g Potato chips
Fats 34.6g 4g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 16.8g Potato chips
Calories 536kcal 126kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g 1.9g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 2.7g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 89mg Penne
Iron 1.63mg 0.8mg Potato chips
Magnesium 67mg 30mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 118mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 122mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 248mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 1.1mg Penne
Copper 0.306mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg Potato chips
Vitamin E 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg Potato chips
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg Potato chips
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Potato chips
Trans Fat 0.2g Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 2.3g Penne
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 1g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.4g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Penne
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
0%
Penne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
20%
Penne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Penne
Penne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne
Penne is cheaper (difference - $2)

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

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.