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Potato chips vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Potato chips and Summer squash

  • Potato chips has more Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin K, and Vitamin C than Summer squash.
  • Potato chips's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 60% more.
  • Potato chips contains 249 times more Saturated Fat than Summer squash. Potato chips contains 10.96g of Saturated Fat, while Summer squash contains 0.044g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Squash, summer, all varieties, 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.
Potato chips
Potato chips
9
:
1
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +365.7%
Contains more Magnesium +294.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +334.2%
Contains more Potassium +386.6%
Contains more Zinc +275.9%
Contains more Copper +500%
Contains more Manganese +151.4%
Contains more Selenium +3950%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Potato chips
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Summer squash
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +365.7%
Contains more Magnesium +294.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +334.2%
Contains more Potassium +386.6%
Contains more Zinc +275.9%
Contains more Copper +500%
Contains more Manganese +151.4%
Contains more Selenium +3950%
Contains less Sodium -75%

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
9
:
1
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Vitamin E +7491.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +247.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +685.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +159.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +202.8%
Contains more Folate +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +636.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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%
Summer squash
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 57% 12% 33% 10% 10% 51% 22% 0% 8%
Contains more Vitamin E +7491.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +247.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +685.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +159.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +202.8%
Contains more Folate +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +636.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato chips
Potato chips
4
:
1
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Protein +478.5%
Contains more Fats +19122.2%
Contains more Carbs +1479.1%
Contains more Other +480.6%
Contains more Water +4881.1%
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
Summer squash
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +478.5%
Contains more Fats +19122.2%
Contains more Carbs +1479.1%
Contains more Other +480.6%
Contains more Water +4881.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato chips
Potato chips
2
:
1
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13574.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Potato chips
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Summer squash
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13574.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Summer squash Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 2.25g Potato chips
Protein 7g 1.21g Potato chips
Fats 34.6g 0.18g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 3.35g Potato chips
Calories 536kcal 16kcal Potato chips
Fructose 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 0.22g 2.2g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 1.1g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 15mg Potato chips
Iron 1.63mg 0.35mg Potato chips
Magnesium 67mg 17mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 38mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 262mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 2mg Summer squash
Zinc 1.09mg 0.29mg Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg 0.051mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.175mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 0.2µg Potato chips
Vitamin A 0IU 200IU Summer squash
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Summer squash
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.12mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 17mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.048mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.142mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.487mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.155mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.218mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 29µg Potato chips
Vitamin K 22.1µg 3µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.011mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg 0.028mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.042mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg 0.069mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg 0.065mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg 0.017mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.041mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg 0.053mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg 0.025mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 0.044g Summer squash
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 0.016g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.089g Potato chips

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Summer squash
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
18%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.916g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips 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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/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.