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Potato chips vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Potato chips and Shark?

  • Potato chips is higher in Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Manganese, yet Shark is higher in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Shark's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 50% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Shark is lower.

We used Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 15% 14% 42% 14% 13% 83% 16% 6.5% 185%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +722.6%
Contains more IronIron +46.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +628.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +127.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +780%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +108.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +319.8%

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%
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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% 11% 0% 0% 18% 22% 52% 37% 69% 151% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +131.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +120%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
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19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more FatsFats +150.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +727.9%
Contains more OtherOther +233.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +166%
Contains more WaterWater +3062.6%

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
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25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.701 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +65.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +228.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -70.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Shark Opinion
Calories 536kcal 228kcal Potato chips
Protein 7g 18.62g Shark
Fats 34.6g 13.82g Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg Potato chips
Net carbs 48.1g 6.39g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 6.39g Potato chips
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg Potato chips
Magnesium 67mg 43mg Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 50mg Shark
Potassium 1275mg 155mg Potato chips
Iron 1.63mg 1.11mg Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g Shark
Fiber 4.8g 0g Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg 0.042mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 0.48mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 194mg Shark
Sodium 8mg 122mg Potato chips
Vitamin A 0IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A 0µg 54µg Shark
Vitamin E 9.11mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.05mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 34µg Shark
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.072mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.097mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 2.783mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.62mg Shark
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.3mg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.21µg Shark
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 15µg Potato chips
Choline 37.5mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 3.205g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 5.935g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 3.701g Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.212mg Shark
Threonine 0.253mg 0.843mg Shark
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.867mg Shark
Leucine 0.419mg 1.515mg Shark
Lysine 0.424mg 1.634mg Shark
Methionine 0.11mg 0.541mg Shark
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.75mg Shark
Valine 0.392mg 0.965mg Shark
Histidine 153mg 0.538mg Potato chips
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.089g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Shark
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
29%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark
Shark is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.755g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark
Shark is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/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.