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Potato chips vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between potato chips and agave nectar

  • The amount of vitamin E, potassium, copper, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, iron, manganese, and fiber in potato chips is higher than in agave nectar.
  • Potato chips cover your daily need for saturated fat, 55% more than agave nectar.
  • Potato chips contain 319 times more potassium than agave nectar. While potato chips contain 1275mg of potassium, agave nectar contains only 4mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in agave nectar is lower.
  • Agave nectar has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of agave nectar is 13, while the glycemic index of potato chips is 56.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Sweetener, syrup, agave.

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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 0.71% 0.3% 0.35% 3.4% 3% 0.27% 0.43% 0.52% 0.65% 9.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +6600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31775%
Contains more IronIron +1711.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +3300%
Contains more ZincZinc +10800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8700%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +376.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%

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 57% 2.7% 20% 0% 31% 38% 13% 0% 54% 0% 56% 23% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +829.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +455.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +182.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +182%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~22.5µg

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
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +7677.8%
Contains more FatsFats +7588.9%
Contains more OtherOther +2300%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1107.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Agave nectar DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0g 81%
Fructose 55.6g 70%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.98mg 54%
Fats 34.6g 0.45g 53%
Saturated fat 10.96g 0g 50%
Potassium 1275mg 4mg 37%
Copper 0.306mg 0.009mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.234mg 33%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 0g 25%
Phosphorus 165mg 1mg 23%
Histidine 153mg 22%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.689mg 20%
Iron 1.63mg 0.09mg 19%
Manganese 0.44mg 0.005mg 19%
Fiber 4.8g 0.2g 18%
Magnesium 67mg 1mg 16%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 17mg 16%
Protein 7g 0.09g 14%
Selenium 8.1µg 1.7µg 12%
Calories 536kcal 310kcal 11%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.01mg 10%
Carbs 52.9g 76.37g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 8%
Folate 45µg 30µg 4%
Choline 37.5mg 13.3mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.122mg 4%
Calcium 24mg 1mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.165mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 8µg 1%
Net carbs 48.1g 76.17g N/A
Sugar 0.22g 68.03g N/A
Sodium 8mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 22.5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Agave nectar
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
23%
Agave nectar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
2%
Agave nectar

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 67.81g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Agave nectar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170277/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.