Potato chips vs. Prunes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between potato chips and prunes
- Potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B3; however, prunes are richer in vitamin K and vitamin A.
- Potato chips' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 58% more.
- Potato chips contain 125 times more saturated fat than prunes. Potato chips contain 10.96g of saturated fat, while prunes contain 0.088g.
- Potato chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of prunes is 29.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +63.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +74.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +147.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +139.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +47.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2600% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +79.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
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 | +5083.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2018.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +227.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +103.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +222% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1025% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +271.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +169.2% |
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:
2.18 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
63.88 g
Water:
30.92 g
Other:
2.64 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +221.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +9005.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1527.4% |
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
0.088 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.062 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +18466% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19529% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.2% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 0.062g | 81% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 0.43mg | 58% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 0.38g | 53% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 0.088g | 49% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.205mg | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 0.6mg | 34% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 59.5µg | 31% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 0.053g | 24% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.027mg | 22% |
| Fructose | 12.45g | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 732mg | 16% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 240kcal | 15% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 0.3µg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 69mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 1.882mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.051mg | 10% |
| Protein | 7g | 2.18g | 10% |
| Folate | 45µg | 4µg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 7.1g | 9% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 0.93mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.299mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.44mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 41mg | 6% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 10.1mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 63.88g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 39µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.281mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 43mg | 2% |
| Starch | 5.11g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.186mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 56.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 38.13g | N/A |
| Sodium | 8mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.422mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Prunes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.872g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.91g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)