Potato chips vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between potato chips and puff pastry
- Potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, copper, phosphorus, and fiber; however, puff pastry is richer in selenium and vitamin B1.
- Potato chips' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 57% more.
- Puff pastry contains less saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked.
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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 | +318.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +140% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1956.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +166.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +101.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +175% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +59.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +202.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1556.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3373.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +35.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +504.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +93.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +22.2% |
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:
7.4 g
Fats:
38.5 g
Carbs:
45.7 g
Water:
7.4 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +260% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +289.5% |
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Protein
~7.4g
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
5.502 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
22.228 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +82.6% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 22.228g | 67% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 0.55mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.019mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 62mg | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 0mg | 35% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 24.5µg | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 5.502g | 25% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.158mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.115mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 60mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.323mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 1.5g | 13% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 2.6mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 16mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 253mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 38.5g | 6% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 6.2mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.54mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.258mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 16.3µg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 8.828g | 3% |
| Folate | 45µg | 55µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 45.7g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.495mg | 2% |
| Protein | 7g | 7.4g | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 558kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 44.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 0.75g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 3.8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0.367mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Puff pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.458g)
Which food is cheaper?
Puff pastry is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 245mg)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (56)
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.