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Potato chips vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Potato chips and Spelt

  • Potato chips is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, however, Spelt is richer in Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Copper.
  • Spelt's daily need coverage for Manganese is 111% higher.
  • Spelt has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Spelt, uncooked.

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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.
Potato chips
Potato chips
1
:
8
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Potassium +228.6%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +172.4%
Contains more Magnesium +103%
Contains more Phosphorus +143%
Contains more Zinc +200.9%
Contains more Copper +67%
Contains more Manganese +578%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%
Equal in Sodium - 8
Potato chips
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Spelt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 167% 98% 172% 35% 2% 90% 171% 390% 64%
Contains more Potassium +228.6%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +172.4%
Contains more Magnesium +103%
Contains more Phosphorus +143%
Contains more Zinc +200.9%
Contains more Copper +67%
Contains more Manganese +578%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%
Equal in Sodium - 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.
Potato chips
Potato chips
6
:
4
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Vitamin E +1053.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187%
Contains more Vitamin K +513.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +165.7%
Equal in Folate - 45
Potato chips
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%
Spelt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 16% 0% 0% 91% 27% 129% 65% 54% 34% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin E +1053.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187%
Contains more Vitamin K +513.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +165.7%
Equal in Folate - 45

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato chips
Potato chips
2
:
3
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Fats +1323.9%
Contains more Other +101.1%
Contains more Protein +108.1%
Contains more Carbs +32.7%
Contains more Water +480%
Potato chips
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Spelt
15% 2% 70% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.57 g
Fats: 2.43 g
Carbs: 70.19 g
Water: 11.02 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more Fats +1323.9%
Contains more Other +101.1%
Contains more Protein +108.1%
Contains more Carbs +32.7%
Contains more Water +480%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato chips
Potato chips
2
:
1
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2111.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +867.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
Potato chips
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Spelt
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.406 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2111.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +867.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 59.49g Spelt
Protein 7g 14.57g Spelt
Fats 34.6g 2.43g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 70.19g Spelt
Calories 536kcal 338kcal Potato chips
Starch 53.92g Spelt
Fructose 0.24g Spelt
Sugar 0.22g 6.82g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 10.7g Spelt
Calcium 24mg 27mg Spelt
Iron 1.63mg 4.44mg Spelt
Magnesium 67mg 136mg Spelt
Phosphorus 165mg 401mg Spelt
Potassium 1275mg 388mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 8mg
Zinc 1.09mg 3.28mg Spelt
Copper 0.306mg 0.511mg Spelt
Manganese 0.44mg 2.983mg Spelt
Selenium 8.1µg 11.7µg Spelt
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Spelt
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.79mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.364mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.113mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 6.843mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 1.068mg Spelt
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.23mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 45µg
Vitamin K 22.1µg 3.6µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.132mg Spelt
Threonine 0.253mg 0.443mg Spelt
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.552mg Spelt
Leucine 0.419mg 1.07mg Spelt
Lysine 0.424mg 0.409mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg 0.258mg Spelt
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.737mg Spelt
Valine 0.392mg 0.681mg Spelt
Histidine 153mg 0.36mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 0.406g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 0.445g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 1.258g Potato chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Spelt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Spelt
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
119%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.554g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (8 mg)
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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169745/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.