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Potato chips vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato chips and Paprika different?

  • Paprika has more Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin E , Fiber, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Vitamin K, and Copper than Potato chips.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Paprika is 274% higher.
  • Potato chips contains 5 times more Saturated Fat than Paprika. While Potato chips contains 10.96g of Saturated Fat, Paprika contains only 2.14g.

Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Spices, paprika are the varieties used 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 less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Calcium +854.2%
Contains more Iron +1196.9%
Contains more Magnesium +165.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.3%
Contains more Potassium +78.8%
Contains more Zinc +297.2%
Contains more Copper +133%
Contains more Manganese +261.4%
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 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Calcium +854.2%
Contains more Iron +1196.9%
Contains more Magnesium +165.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.3%
Contains more Potassium +78.8%
Contains more Zinc +297.2%
Contains more Copper +133%
Contains more Manganese +261.4%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +3355.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +219.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +524.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +524.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +224.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +263.3%
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 2956% 583% 0% 3% 83% 284% 189% 151% 495% 37% 0% 201%
Contains more Vitamin C +3355.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +219.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +524.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +524.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +224.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +263.3%
Equal in Folate - 49

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +168.4%
Contains more Protein +102%
Contains more Water +491.6%
Contains more Other +115%
Equal in Carbs - 53.99
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% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more Fats +168.4%
Contains more Protein +102%
Contains more Water +491.6%
Contains more Other +115%
Equal in Carbs - 53.99

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +480.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.5%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +480.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Paprika Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 19.09g Potato chips
Protein 7g 14.14g Paprika
Fats 34.6g 12.89g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 53.99g Paprika
Calories 536kcal 282kcal Potato chips
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 0.22g 10.34g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 34.9g Paprika
Calcium 24mg 229mg Paprika
Iron 1.63mg 21.14mg Paprika
Magnesium 67mg 178mg Paprika
Phosphorus 165mg 314mg Paprika
Potassium 1275mg 2280mg Paprika
Sodium 8mg 68mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 4.33mg Paprika
Copper 0.306mg 0.713mg Paprika
Manganese 0.44mg 1.59mg Paprika
Selenium 8.1µg 6.3µg Potato chips
Vitamin A 0IU 49254IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 9.11mg 29.1mg Paprika
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0.9mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.33mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 1.23mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 10.06mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 2.141mg Paprika
Folate 45µg 49µg Paprika
Vitamin K 22.1µg 80.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.07mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg 0.49mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.57mg Paprika
Leucine 0.419mg 0.92mg Paprika
Lysine 0.424mg 0.69mg Paprika
Methionine 0.11mg 0.2mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.61mg Paprika
Valine 0.392mg 0.75mg Paprika
Histidine 153mg 0.25mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 2.14g Paprika
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 1.695g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 7.766g Potato chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Paprika
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
415%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.