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Potato chips vs. Radish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between potato chips and radish

  • The amount of vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin C, vitamin K, and manganese in potato chips is higher than in radish.
  • Potato chips cover your daily vitamin E needs 61% more than radish.
  • Radish has 343 times less saturated fat than potato chips. Potato chips have 10.96g of saturated fat, while radish has 0.032g.
  • Potato chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of radish is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Radishes, raw.

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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%
Radish
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 7.5% 21% 13% 17% 7.6% 8.6% 5.1% 9% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +570%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +447.2%
Contains more IronIron +379.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +512%
Contains more ZincZinc +289.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +725%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +537.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1250%
~equal in Calcium ~25mg

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%
Radish
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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 49% 0% 0% 0% 3% 9% 4.8% 9.9% 16% 0% 3.3% 19% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +110.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1291.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +405.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +143.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +829.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1600%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more CholineCholine +476.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Radish
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3% 95%
Protein: 0.68 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 95.27 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +929.4%
Contains more FatsFats +34500%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1455.9%
Contains more OtherOther +554.5%
Contains more WaterWater +4914.2%

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
Radish
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33% 18% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.048 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +57782.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25254.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Radish DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.048g 81%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0mg 61%
Fats 34.6g 0.1g 53%
Saturated fat 10.96g 0.032g 50%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.071mg 45%
Potassium 1275mg 233mg 31%
Copper 0.306mg 0.05mg 28%
Calories 536kcal 16kcal 26%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 0.017g 25%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.254mg 22%
Histidine 153mg 0.013mg 22%
Phosphorus 165mg 20mg 21%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 14.8mg 18%
Carbs 52.9g 3.4g 17%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 1.3µg 17%
Iron 1.63mg 0.34mg 16%
Manganese 0.44mg 0.069mg 16%
Magnesium 67mg 10mg 14%
Selenium 8.1µg 0.6µg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.012mg 13%
Protein 7g 0.68g 13%
Fiber 4.8g 1.6g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.039mg 12%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.28mg 7%
Choline 37.5mg 6.5mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.165mg 5%
Folate 45µg 25µg 5%
Sodium 8mg 39mg 1%
Fructose 0.71g 1%
Net carbs 48.1g 1.8g N/A
Calcium 24mg 25mg 0%
Sugar 0.22g 1.86g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0.023mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.02mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0.031mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0.033mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.01mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.036mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0.035mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Radish
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
9%
Radish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
10%
Radish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Radish
Radish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.928g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Radish
Radish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Radish
Radish is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
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)

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. Radish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169276/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.