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Potato chips vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato chips and Saffron different?

  • Potato chips is richer in Vitamin B3, while Saffron is higher in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Folate.
  • Saffron covers your daily need of Manganese 1216% more than Potato chips.
  • Potato chips contains 7 times more Saturated Fat than Saffron. Potato chips contains 10.96g of Saturated Fat, while Saffron contains 1.586g.

Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Spices, saffron types were used in this article.

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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 less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Selenium +44.6%
Contains more Calcium +362.5%
Contains more Iron +581%
Contains more Magnesium +294%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.7%
Contains more Potassium +35.2%
Contains more Manganese +6356.4%
Equal in Zinc - 1.09
Equal in Copper - 0.328
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 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Selenium +44.6%
Contains more Calcium +362.5%
Contains more Iron +581%
Contains more Magnesium +294%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.7%
Contains more Potassium +35.2%
Contains more Manganese +6356.4%
Equal in Zinc - 1.09
Equal in Copper - 0.328

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 B1 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +159.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53%
Contains more Folate +106.7%
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 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +159.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53%
Contains more Folate +106.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +491.5%
Contains more Protein +63.3%
Contains more Carbs +23.6%
Contains more Water +526.3%
Contains more Other +51.4%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more Fats +491.5%
Contains more Protein +63.3%
Contains more Carbs +23.6%
Contains more Water +526.3%
Contains more Other +51.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2193.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +488.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.5%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2193.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +488.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 7g 11.43g Saffron
Fats 34.6g 5.85g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 65.37g Saffron
Calories 536kcal 310kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g Saffron
Fiber 4.8g 3.9g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 111mg Saffron
Iron 1.63mg 11.1mg Saffron
Magnesium 67mg 264mg Saffron
Phosphorus 165mg 252mg Saffron
Potassium 1275mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 8mg 148mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 1.09mg
Copper 0.306mg 0.328mg Saffron
Manganese 0.44mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 8.1µg 5.6µg Potato chips
Vitamin A 0IU 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 27µg Saffron
Vitamin E 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.115mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.267mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 1.46mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 45µg 93µg Saffron
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 1.586g Saffron
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 0.429g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 2.067g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato chips Saffron
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
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.374g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.