Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Potato chips vs. Succotash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

What are the main differences between potato chips and succotash?

  • Potato chips are richer in vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B3, selenium, copper, vitamin B2, and phosphorus, yet succotash is richer in manganese.
  • Potato chips' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 54% higher.
  • Potato chips have 14 times more selenium than succotash. Potato chips have 8.1µg of selenium, while succotash has 0.6µg.
  • Succotash contains less saturated fat.

We used Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Succotash, (corn and limas), raw types in this comparison.

Infographic

Potato chips vs Succotash infographic
Infographic link

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 34% 5.4% 33% 69% 62% 17% 48% 0.52% 90% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +245.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +64.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1250%
Contains more IronIron +12.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56.4%

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.
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 50% 5% 0% 0% 52% 19% 30% 7.7% 30% 0% 0% 30% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +106%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +140.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +141.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +214.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +407.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.6%
~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
5% 20% 73%
Protein: 5.03 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 73.1 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.2%
Contains more FatsFats +3292.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +170%
Contains more OtherOther +185.7%
Contains more WaterWater +3747.4%

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
22% 23% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.19 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.198 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.489 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4869.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2388.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Succotash DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.489g 78%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 61%
Fats 34.6g 1.02g 52%
Saturated fat 10.96g 0.19g 49%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.13mg 41%
Potassium 1275mg 369mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 0.198g 24%
Calories 536kcal 99kcal 22%
Histidine 153mg 0.16mg 22%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 15.1mg 18%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 18%
Selenium 8.1µg 0.6µg 14%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 1.587mg 14%
Copper 0.306mg 0.186mg 13%
Carbs 52.9g 19.59g 11%
Manganese 0.44mg 0.688mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.082mg 9%
Phosphorus 165mg 113mg 7%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Magnesium 67mg 48mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.128mg 5%
Fiber 4.8g 3.8g 4%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.61mg 4%
Protein 7g 5.03g 4%
Iron 1.63mg 1.83mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.208mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg 2%
Folate 45µg 40µg 1%
Calcium 24mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 48.1g 15.79g N/A
Sugar 0.22g N/A
Sodium 8mg 4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.056mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0.209mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.284mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0.443mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0.295mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.068mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.243mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0.306mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

People also compare

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
17%
Succotash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
36%
Succotash

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Succotash
Succotash is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Succotash
Succotash contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Succotash
Succotash is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Succotash
Succotash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Succotash
Succotash is cheaper (difference - $2)
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?
?
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. Succotash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169300/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.