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Potato chips vs. Sesame chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between potato chips and sesame chicken

  • Potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B6, copper, and fiber; however, sesame chicken has more selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin E for potato chips is 52% higher.
  • Sesame chicken has 31 times less vitamin C than potato chips. Potato chips have 31.1mg of vitamin C, while sesame chicken has 1mg.
  • Sesame chicken is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken.

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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 16% 3.6% 18% 41% 17% 25% 56% 63% 11% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +204.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +525%
Contains more IronIron +49.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +500%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +430.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +106.2%

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.
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 3.3% 28% 26% 1.5% 10% 52% 74% 0% 62% 31% 68% 6% 40%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3010%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +595.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +317.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +147.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +22.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +95.5%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.96mg

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
14% 14% 27% 43% 2%
Protein: 14.33 g
Fats: 14.25 g
Carbs: 26.88 g
Water: 42.8 g
Other: 1.74 g
Contains more FatsFats +142.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +96.8%
Contains more OtherOther +106.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +104.7%
Contains more WaterWater +2152.6%

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
19% 28% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.885 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +177.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +76.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78%

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 Sesame chicken
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Sesame chicken DV% diff.
Vitamin E 9.11mg 1.31mg 52%
Saturated fat 10.96g 2.41g 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 6.885g 35%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 1mg 33%
Potassium 1275mg 204mg 32%
Fats 34.6g 14.25g 31%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.267mg 30%
Copper 0.306mg 0.051mg 28%
Histidine 153mg 22%
Sodium 8mg 482mg 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 3.546g 16%
Selenium 8.1µg 16.7µg 16%
Manganese 0.44mg 0.083mg 16%
Fiber 4.8g 0.7g 16%
Protein 7g 14.33g 15%
Calories 536kcal 293kcal 12%
Magnesium 67mg 22mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.04mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg 10%
Carbs 52.9g 26.88g 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 83µg 9%
Folate 45µg 8µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 8%
Choline 37.5mg 73.3mg 7%
Iron 1.63mg 1.09mg 7%
Phosphorus 165mg 130mg 5%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 27.1µg 4%
Starch 10.7g 4%
Fructose 2.01g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.225mg 2%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.91mg 2%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 3.96mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Calcium 24mg 12mg 1%
Net carbs 48.1g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 0.22g 15.98g N/A
Trans fat 0.045g 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 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.774g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.039g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.925g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Sesame chicken
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
31%
Sesame chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
34%
Sesame chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 474mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
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. Sesame chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168087/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.