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Potato chips vs. Tagliatelle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between potato chips and tagliatelle

  • Potato chips have more vitamin B6, vitamin C, and potassium; however, tagliatelle has more vitamin B1, folate, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for potato chips is 53% higher.
  • Tagliatelle is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased.

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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 33% 4.5% 16% 126% 76% 33% 70% 3.4% 71% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +612.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +105.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~163mg

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 0% 4.7% 0% 0% 176% 101% 63% 32% 21% 39% 0% 132% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +609.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +122.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +291.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
11% 2% 55% 31%
Protein: 11.31 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 54.73 g
Water: 31 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more FatsFats +1404.3%
Contains more OtherOther +445.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +61.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1531.6%
~equal in Carbs ~54.73g

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
21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.328 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.271 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.942 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3531%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1191.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Tagliatelle DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.942g 75%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 61%
Fats 34.6g 2.3g 50%
Saturated fat 10.96g 0.328g 48%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.705mg 45%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.093mg 44%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg 35%
Folate 45µg 176µg 33%
Potassium 1275mg 179mg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 0.271g 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Histidine 153mg 0.226mg 22%
Iron 1.63mg 3.35mg 22%
Fiber 4.8g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.439mg 19%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 18%
Selenium 8.1µg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Calories 536kcal 288kcal 12%
Protein 7g 11.31g 9%
Copper 0.306mg 0.228mg 9%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Magnesium 67mg 46mg 5%
Manganese 0.44mg 0.547mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.535mg 3%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 3.35mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Sodium 8mg 26mg 1%
Carbs 52.9g 54.73g 1%
Zinc 1.09mg 1.22mg 1%
Calcium 24mg 15mg 1%
Net carbs 48.1g 54.73g N/A
Sugar 0.22g N/A
Phosphorus 165mg 163mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.143mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0.295mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0.763mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.542mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0.476mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Tagliatelle
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
44%
Tagliatelle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
43%
Tagliatelle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.632g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $4)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Tagliatelle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169727/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.