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Potato chips vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato chips and Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) different?

  • Potato chips is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Potassium, however, Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Potato chips is 53% higher.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has less Saturated Fat.

Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) are the varieties 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 more Calcium +26.3%
Contains more Magnesium +191.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.8%
Contains more Potassium +738.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +58%
Contains more Copper +120.1%
Contains more Iron +241.7%
Contains more Manganese +55.9%
Contains more Selenium +27.2%
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 6% 209% 17% 44% 14% 123% 19% 47% 90% 57%
Contains more Calcium +26.3%
Contains more Magnesium +191.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.8%
Contains more Potassium +738.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +58%
Contains more Copper +120.1%
Contains more Iron +241.7%
Contains more Manganese +55.9%
Contains more Selenium +27.2%

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 E +692.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +667.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +320.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +197.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.9%
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 1% 23% 0% 0% 176% 113% 121% 33% 20% 101% 12% 64%
Contains more Vitamin E +692.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +667.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +320.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +197.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +300.5%
Contains more Other +28.6%
Contains more Protein +35.1%
Contains more Carbs +40%
Contains more Water +165.8%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
9% 9% 74% 5% 3%
Protein: 9.46 g
Fats: 8.64 g
Carbs: 74.05 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more Fats +300.5%
Contains more Other +28.6%
Contains more Protein +35.1%
Contains more Carbs +40%
Contains more Water +165.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +395.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.9%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
20% 23% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.653 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.835 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +395.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.9%

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 Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 71.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Protein 7g 9.46g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fats 34.6g 8.64g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 74.05g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calories 536kcal 418kcal Potato chips
Starch 67.83g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fructose 0.19g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sugar 0.22g 1.29g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 2.8g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 19mg Potato chips
Iron 1.63mg 5.57mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Magnesium 67mg 23mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 102mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 152mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 941mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 0.69mg Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg 0.139mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.686mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Selenium 8.1µg 10.3µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin E 9.11mg 1.15mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.702mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.487mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 6.442mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.536mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.086mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 134µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin K 22.1µg 25.4µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.116mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Threonine 0.253mg 0.268mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.333mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Leucine 0.419mg 0.652mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lysine 0.424mg 0.172mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg 0.147mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.45mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Valine 0.392mg 0.399mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Histidine 153mg 0.197mg Potato chips
Trans Fat 0.167g Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 1.653g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 1.986g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 4.835g Potato chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
55%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.307g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 933mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/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.