Potato chips vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between potato chips and sugar substitute
- Potato chips have more vitamin B6, potassium, copper, phosphorus, iron, manganese, fiber, and magnesium; however, sugar substitute is richer in calcium.
- Sugar substitute covers your daily calcium needs 86% more than potato chips.
- Sugar substitute has 44 times less vitamin B6 than potato chips. Potato chips have 0.66mg of vitamin B6, while sugar substitute has 0.015mg.
- Potato chips contain less sodium.
- Potato chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of sugar substitute is 40.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.
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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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1016.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3169.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +918.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4271.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2625% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1962.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3562.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1013.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1213.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +402.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +4300% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
Protein:
2.06 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +239.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +60.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +381.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 24mg | 879mg | 86% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 81% | |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 61% | |
| Fats | 34.6g | 0g | 53% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 50% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.015mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 39mg | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 35% | |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.007mg | 33% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 25% | |
| Sodium | 8mg | 572mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 24% | |
| Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 8mg | 22% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 18% | |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 0.16mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.022mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 0.6g | 17% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 6mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.015mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.015mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 84.77g | 11% |
| Folate | 45µg | 11% | |
| Protein | 7g | 2.06g | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.04mg | 10% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 347kcal | 9% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.08mg | 6% |
| Starch | 3.52g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 84.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 4.03g | N/A |
| 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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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 564mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins