Potato chips vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between potato chips and powdered milk
- Potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin B6, and copper, while powdered milk has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
- Powdered milk covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 135% more than potato chips.
- Potato chips contain 16 times more vitamin E than powdered milk. While potato chips contain 9.11mg of vitamin E, powdered milk contains only 0.58mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in potato chips is lower.
- Powdered milk has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of powdered milk is 32, while the glycemic index of potato chips is 56.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D.
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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 IronIron | +246.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +282.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1000% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3700% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +206.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +370.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +101.2% |
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 | +261.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1470.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +492.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +118.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +904.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +21.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +69.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +511.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +464.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +213.1% |
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:
26.32 g
Fats:
26.71 g
Carbs:
38.42 g
Water:
2.47 g
Other:
6.08 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +29.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +276% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.9% |
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
16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.665 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +24.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1730.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 3.25µg | 135% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 912mg | 89% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 776mg | 87% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 1.205mg | 78% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 0.665g | 77% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 0.58mg | 57% |
| Protein | 7g | 26.32g | 39% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 2.271mg | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 97mg | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 258µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.302mg | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 16.742g | 26% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.08mg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 8.6mg | 25% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.714mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 3.34mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 0.646mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 0g | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 2.2µg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.04mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 371mg | 16% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 117.4mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 16.3µg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 0.47mg | 15% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 26.71g | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.283mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 38.42g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 7.924g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 85mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 20IU | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.5µg | 3% |
| Folate | 45µg | 37µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 1330mg | 2% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 496kcal | 2% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 38.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 38.42g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 1.188mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 1.592mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 2.578mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 2.087mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.66mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 1.271mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 1.762mg | 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%
93%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.782g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.