Potato chips vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between potato chips and taco
- Potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, copper, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, while taco has more vitamin B12.
- Potato chips cover your daily need for vitamin E, 57% more than taco.
- Potato chips contain 78 times more vitamin C than taco. While potato chips contain 31.1mg of vitamin C, taco contains only 0.4mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in taco is lower.
- Taco has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of taco is 39, while the glycemic index of potato chips is 56.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.
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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 | +109.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +510% |
| Contains more IronIron | +37% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +297.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +76.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +270.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13.6% |
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 | +7675% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1418.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +234% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +228.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +131.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +633.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +44.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +136.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +17.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +172.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +166.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +129.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2901.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +123.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +300.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 3.042g | 61% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 0.6mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.09mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.93µg | 39% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 12.7g | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 0.4mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 209mg | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 4.384g | 30% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.077mg | 25% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 8mg | 397mg | 17% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 226kcal | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 4.411g | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 1.65mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 19.85g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.06mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.05mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 28mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.249mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 8% | |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 32mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 89mg | 7% |
| Folate | 45µg | 19µg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 1.19mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 15.3µg | 6% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 1.75mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 3.9g | 4% |
| Protein | 7g | 8.86g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 9.2µg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 178mg | 2% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | N/A |
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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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.576g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 389mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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