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Potato chips vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Potato chips and Maple syrup

  • Potato chips has more Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, Maple syrup has more Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Maple syrup is 107% higher.
  • Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Syrups, maple.

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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 Iron +1381.8%
Contains more Magnesium +219%
Contains more Phosphorus +8150%
Contains more Potassium +501.4%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Copper +1600%
Contains more Selenium +1250%
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Zinc +34.9%
Contains more Manganese +560.9%
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 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Contains more Iron +1381.8%
Contains more Magnesium +219%
Contains more Phosphorus +8150%
Contains more Potassium +501.4%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Copper +1600%
Contains more Selenium +1250%
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Zinc +34.9%
Contains more Manganese +560.9%

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4624.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1016.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32900%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +544.7%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 294% 2% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4624.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1016.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32900%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +544.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17400%
Contains more Fats +57566.7%
Contains more Other +666%
Contains more Carbs +26.7%
Contains more Water +1604.7%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Protein +17400%
Contains more Fats +57566.7%
Contains more Other +666%
Contains more Carbs +26.7%
Contains more Water +1604.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89354.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71488.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89354.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71488.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Maple syrup Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 67.04g Maple syrup
Protein 7g 0.04g Potato chips
Fats 34.6g 0.06g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 67.04g Maple syrup
Calories 536kcal 260kcal Potato chips
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup
Sugar 0.22g 60.46g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 0g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 102mg Maple syrup
Iron 1.63mg 0.11mg Potato chips
Magnesium 67mg 21mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 2mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 212mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 12mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 1.47mg Maple syrup
Copper 0.306mg 0.018mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 2.908mg Maple syrup
Selenium 8.1µg 0.6µg Potato chips
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.066mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 1.27mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.081mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.036mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.002mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 0µg Potato chips
Vitamin K 22.1µg 0µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 0.007g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 0.011g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.017g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Maple syrup
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
26%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.953g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.