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Potato chips vs. Soybean meal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between potato chips and soybean meal

  • The amount of copper, iron, manganese, phosphorus, folate, magnesium, vitamin B1, zinc, and potassium in soybean meal is higher than in potato chips.
  • Soybean meal covers your daily copper needs 188% more than potato chips.
  • Soybean meal has 41 times less saturated fat than potato chips. Potato chips have 10.96g of saturated fat, while soybean meal has 0.268g.
  • Soybean meal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of soybean meal is 68, while the glycemic index of potato chips is 56.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Soy meal, defatted, raw.

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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 219% 73% 220% 514% 667% 138% 300% 0.39% 496% 18%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +145.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +356.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +916.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95.3%
Contains more IronIron +740.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +553.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +364.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +324.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +763.6%

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 0% 0.67% 0% 0% 173% 58% 49% 119% 131% 0% 0% 227% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +313.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +391.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +573.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
49% 2% 36% 7% 6%
Protein: 49.2 g
Fats: 2.39 g
Carbs: 35.89 g
Water: 6.94 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more FatsFats +1347.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +47.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +602.9%
Contains more WaterWater +265.3%
Contains more OtherOther +55%

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
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.268 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.409 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.045 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2305.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1064.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.6%

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 Soybean meal
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Soybean meal DV% diff.
Copper 0.306mg 2mg 188%
Iron 1.63mg 13.7mg 151%
Manganese 0.44mg 3.8mg 146%
Protein 7g 49.2g 84%
Phosphorus 165mg 701mg 77%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 1.045g 74%
Folate 45µg 303µg 65%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 61%
Magnesium 67mg 306mg 57%
Fats 34.6g 2.39g 50%
Saturated fat 10.96g 0.268g 49%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.691mg 44%
Zinc 1.09mg 5.06mg 36%
Potassium 1275mg 2490mg 36%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg 35%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 1.976mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 0.409g 24%
Histidine 153mg 1.212mg 22%
Calcium 24mg 244mg 22%
Fiber 4.8g 19%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 18%
Calories 536kcal 337kcal 10%
Selenium 8.1µg 3.3µg 9%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 2.587mg 8%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.569mg 7%
Carbs 52.9g 35.89g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.251mg 4%
Net carbs 48.1g 35.89g N/A
Sugar 0.22g N/A
Sodium 8mg 3mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.653mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 1.952mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 2.18mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 3.66mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 2.991mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.606mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 2.346mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 2.243mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Soybean meal
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
58%
Soybean meal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
264%
Soybean meal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.692g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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. Soybean meal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172445/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.