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Potato chips vs. Seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Potato chips and Seed?

  • Potato chips is higher in Vitamin E , yet Seed is higher in Fiber, Phosphorus, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Magnesium, and Calcium.
  • Seed's daily need coverage for Fiber is 118% more.
  • Potato chips has 18 times more Vitamin E than Seed. While Potato chips has 9.11mg of Vitamin E , Seed has only 0.5mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Seed is lower.

We used Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Seeds, chia seeds, dried types 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 Potassium +213.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Calcium +2529.2%
Contains more Iron +373.6%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +421.2%
Contains more Zinc +320.2%
Contains more Copper +202%
Contains more Manganese +518.9%
Contains more Selenium +581.5%
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 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
Contains more Potassium +213.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Calcium +2529.2%
Contains more Iron +373.6%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +421.2%
Contains more Zinc +320.2%
Contains more Copper +202%
Contains more Manganese +518.9%
Contains more Selenium +581.5%

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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Seed
Contains more Vitamin E +1722%
Contains more Vitamin C +1843.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +271.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130.7%
Equal in Folate - 49
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 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +1722%
Contains more Vitamin C +1843.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +271.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130.7%
Equal in Folate - 49

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +12.6%
Contains more Carbs +25.6%
Contains more Protein +136.3%
Contains more Water +205.3%
Contains more Other +33.3%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more Fats +12.6%
Contains more Carbs +25.6%
Contains more Protein +136.3%
Contains more Water +205.3%
Contains more Other +33.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +326.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.5%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.665 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +326.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Seed Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 7.72g Potato chips
Protein 7g 16.54g Seed
Fats 34.6g 30.74g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 42.12g Potato chips
Calories 536kcal 486kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g Seed
Fiber 4.8g 34.4g Seed
Calcium 24mg 631mg Seed
Iron 1.63mg 7.72mg Seed
Magnesium 67mg 335mg Seed
Phosphorus 165mg 860mg Seed
Potassium 1275mg 407mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 16mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 4.58mg Seed
Copper 0.306mg 0.924mg Seed
Manganese 0.44mg 2.723mg Seed
Selenium 8.1µg 55.2µg Seed
Vitamin A 0IU 54IU Seed
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.5mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 1.6mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.62mg Seed
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.17mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 8.83mg Seed
Vitamin B5 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 49µg Seed
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.436mg Seed
Threonine 0.253mg 0.709mg Seed
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.801mg Seed
Leucine 0.419mg 1.371mg Seed
Lysine 0.424mg 0.97mg Seed
Methionine 0.11mg 0.588mg Seed
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 1.016mg Seed
Valine 0.392mg 0.95mg Seed
Histidine 153mg 0.531mg Potato chips
Trans Fat 0.14g Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 3.33g Seed
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 2.309g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 23.665g Seed
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Seed
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Seed
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
35%
Seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
221%
Seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seed
Seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seed
Seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seed
Seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Seed
Seed is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seed
Seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
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. Seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.