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Potato chips vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Potato chips and Safflower

  • Safflower has more Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Zinc than Potato chips.
  • Safflower's daily need coverage for Copper is 160% more.
  • Potato chips contains 3 times more Saturated Fat than Safflower. Potato chips contains 10.96g of Saturated Fat, while Safflower contains 3.682g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried.

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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 Potassium +85.6%
Contains more Calcium +225%
Contains more Iron +200.6%
Contains more Magnesium +426.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +290.3%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Zinc +363.3%
Contains more Copper +470.9%
Contains more Manganese +357.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 184% 253% 276% 61% 1% 138% 583% 263% 0%
Contains more Potassium +85.6%
Contains more Calcium +225%
Contains more Iron +200.6%
Contains more Magnesium +426.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +290.3%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Zinc +363.3%
Contains more Copper +470.9%
Contains more Manganese +357.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +596.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +902.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.3%
Contains more Folate +255.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 291% 96% 43% 242% 270% 120% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +596.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +902.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.3%
Contains more Folate +255.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +54.3%
Contains more Protein +131.1%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Water +195.8%
Contains more Other +51.7%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
16% 38% 34% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.18 g
Fats: 38.45 g
Carbs: 34.29 g
Water: 5.62 g
Other: 5.46 g
Contains more Carbs +54.3%
Contains more Protein +131.1%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Water +195.8%
Contains more Other +51.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +103%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +131.9%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +103%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +131.9%

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 Safflower
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Safflower Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 34.29g Potato chips
Protein 7g 16.18g Safflower
Fats 34.6g 38.45g Safflower
Carbs 52.9g 34.29g Potato chips
Calories 536kcal 517kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g Safflower
Fiber 4.8g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 78mg Safflower
Iron 1.63mg 4.9mg Safflower
Magnesium 67mg 353mg Safflower
Phosphorus 165mg 644mg Safflower
Potassium 1275mg 687mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 3mg Safflower
Zinc 1.09mg 5.05mg Safflower
Copper 0.306mg 1.747mg Safflower
Manganese 0.44mg 2.014mg Safflower
Selenium 8.1µg Potato chips
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Safflower
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Safflower
Vitamin E 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 1.163mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.415mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 2.284mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 4.03mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 1.17mg Safflower
Folate 45µg 160µg Safflower
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.183mg Safflower
Threonine 0.253mg 0.586mg Safflower
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.717mg Safflower
Leucine 0.419mg 1.154mg Safflower
Lysine 0.424mg 0.534mg Safflower
Methionine 0.11mg 0.284mg Safflower
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.806mg Safflower
Valine 0.392mg 1.025mg Safflower
Histidine 153mg 0.452mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 3.682g Safflower
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 4.848g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 28.223g Safflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato chips Safflower
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
59%
Potato chips
89%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.278g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Safflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170558/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.