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Potato chips vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between potato chips and potato pancake

  • Potato chips have more vitamin E, potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin K, copper, and vitamin B3, while potato pancake has more vitamin B12.
  • Potato chips cover your daily need for vitamin E, 59% more than potato pancake.
  • Potato chips contain 8 times more vitamin K than potato pancake. While potato chips contain 22.1µg of vitamin K, potato pancake contains only 2.7µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in potato pancake is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Potato pancakes.

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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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +86.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105%
Contains more CopperCopper +70%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
~equal in Iron ~1.67mg
~equal in Selenium ~8.9µg

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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3860.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +718.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +97.9%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.158mg
~equal in Folate ~41µg

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.1%
Contains more FatsFats +134.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +90.2%
Contains more WaterWater +2414.2%
~equal in Other ~3.58g

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +163.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +61.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.2%

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 Potato pancake
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Potato pancake DV% diff.
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.23mg 59%
Saturated fat 10.96g 2.496g 38%
Sodium 8mg 764mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Fats 34.6g 14.76g 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 7.516g 31%
Histidine 153mg 0.141mg 22%
Potassium 1275mg 622mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.448mg 16%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 2.7µg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 3.73g 15%
Copper 0.306mg 0.18mg 14%
Calories 536kcal 268kcal 13%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 1.672mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg 12%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Carbs 52.9g 27.81g 8%
Manganese 0.44mg 0.26mg 8%
Magnesium 67mg 36mg 7%
Choline 37.5mg 74.2mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.757mg 7%
Fiber 4.8g 3.3g 6%
Phosphorus 165mg 128mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 32µg 4%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 27.6mg 4%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.7mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Protein 7g 6.08g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.173mg 2%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.158mg 1%
Folate 45µg 41µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Iron 1.63mg 1.67mg 1%
Calcium 24mg 32mg 1%
Selenium 8.1µg 8.9µg 1%
Net carbs 48.1g 24.51g N/A
Sugar 0.22g 1.79g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0.369mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.464g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 756mg)
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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/nutrients

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

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