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Potato chips vs. Salisbury steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between potato chips and salisbury steak

  • Potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, copper, vitamin K, and vitamin B3; however, salisbury steak is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Potato chips' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 59% more.
  • Salisbury steak contains less saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Salisbury steak with gravy, frozen.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 14% 13% 36% 28% 20% 54% 66% 23% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +294.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +785.4%
Contains more IronIron +71.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +268.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +152.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +95.8%
~equal in Selenium ~7.5µg

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%
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 0% 0.67% 4.6% 0% 15% 27% 25% 12% 30% 51% 4.3% 9.8% 26%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3860.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +183.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +189.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +403.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1200%
Contains more FolateFolate +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +24.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
7% 10% 7% 74%
Protein: 6.98 g
Fats: 10.47 g
Carbs: 6.78 g
Water: 74.19 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more FatsFats +230.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +680.2%
Contains more OtherOther +127.8%
Contains more WaterWater +3804.7%
~equal in Protein ~6.98g

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
39% 47% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.982 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.798 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +105.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +720.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.7%

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 Salisbury steak
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Salisbury steak DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 1.483g 71%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.23mg 59%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.131mg 41%
Fats 34.6g 10.47g 37%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg 35%
Potassium 1275mg 144mg 33%
Saturated fat 10.96g 3.982g 32%
Copper 0.306mg 0.083mg 25%
Histidine 153mg 22%
Sodium 8mg 509mg 22%
Calories 536kcal 149kcal 19%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.41µg 17%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 1.7µg 17%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 1.32mg 16%
Fiber 4.8g 1g 15%
Carbs 52.9g 6.78g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 4.798g 13%
Magnesium 67mg 17mg 12%
Manganese 0.44mg 0.174mg 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg 11%
Iron 1.63mg 0.95mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.059mg 9%
Folate 45µg 13µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.118mg 6%
Phosphorus 165mg 127mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.203mg 4%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.75mg 3%
Choline 37.5mg 46.8mg 2%
Calcium 24mg 47mg 2%
Starch 2.53g 1%
Selenium 8.1µg 7.5µg 1%
Protein 7g 6.98g 0%
Net carbs 48.1g 5.78g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Sugar 0.22g 0.26g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.284g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.057g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.252g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Salisbury steak
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
16%
Salisbury steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
31%
Salisbury steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.978g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 501mg)
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

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. Salisbury steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168965/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.