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 are 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 for potato chips is 53% higher.
- Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has less saturated fat.
- Potato chips have a lower glycemic index (56) than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) (74).
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +191.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +26.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +738.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +120.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +58% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +241.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +55.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +692.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +667.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +124.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +320.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +147.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +68.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +14.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +197.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 1.15mg | 53% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 4.835g | 49% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 5.57mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.702mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.086mg | 44% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 1.653g | 42% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 941mg | 41% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 8.64g | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 0mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 152mg | 33% |
| Starch | 67.83g | 28% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.487mg | 22% |
| Folate | 45µg | 134µg | 22% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.197mg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 1.986g | 20% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.139mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 6.442mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.686mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 23mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 102mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 2.8g | 8% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 74.05g | 7% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 418kcal | 6% |
| Protein | 7g | 9.46g | 5% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 10.3µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.69mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.09µg | 4% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 16.7mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.536mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 25.4µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 71.25g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 1.29g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.167g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0.333mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0.652mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0.45mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.399mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.19g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.535g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.25g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
Protein:
9.46 g
Fats:
8.64 g
Carbs:
74.05 g
Water:
5.05 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +300.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +40% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +165.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.653 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.835 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +395.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +151.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.9% |