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Potato chips vs. Pot roast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between potato chips and pot roast

  • Potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B6, copper, and fiber; however, pot roast has more vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for pot roast is 89% higher.
  • Potato chips have a higher glycemic index than pot roast.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.8% 20% 91% 33% 182% 75% 6.1% 1.3% 147%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +252.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +451.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +209.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4300%
Contains more IronIron +48.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +511%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +233.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~174mg

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%
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 0% 0% 10% 3% 15% 39% 77% 34% 65% 266% 4.5% 6.8% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1686.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +183.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +133.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1127.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +193.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.105mg

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
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +80.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-36100%
Contains more ProteinProtein +313.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2631.6%

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
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.548 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.708 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1618.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31.1%

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 Pot roast
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Pot roast DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.13µg 89%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.708g 76%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.51mg 57%
Zinc 1.09mg 6.66mg 51%
Protein 7g 28.94g 44%
Cholesterol 0mg 116mg 39%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg 35%
Selenium 8.1µg 27µg 34%
Potassium 1275mg 231mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.283mg 29%
Fats 34.6g 19.17g 24%
Copper 0.306mg 0.099mg 23%
Histidine 153mg 0.924mg 22%
Fiber 4.8g 0g 19%
Manganese 0.44mg 0.01mg 19%
Carbs 52.9g 0g 18%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 1.8µg 17%
Saturated fat 10.96g 7.548g 16%
Choline 37.5mg 110.2mg 13%
Calories 536kcal 297kcal 12%
Magnesium 67mg 19mg 11%
Iron 1.63mg 2.42mg 10%
Folate 45µg 9µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.059mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 8.175g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.571mg 3%
Sodium 8mg 47mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.171mg 2%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 4.105mg 2%
Phosphorus 165mg 174mg 1%
Calcium 24mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 48.1g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.22g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.19mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 1.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 1.317mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 2.302mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 2.446mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.754mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 1.143mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 1.436mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Pot roast
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
45%
Pot roast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
57%
Pot roast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.412g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Pot roast
Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pot roast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170213/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.