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Potato chips vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Potato chips and Tamarind

  • Potato chips has more Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin K, and Selenium, while Tamarind has more Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Potato chips covers your daily need of Vitamin E 60% more than Tamarind.
  • Potato chips contains 40 times more Saturated Fat than Tamarind. While Potato chips contains 10.96g of Saturated Fat, Tamarind contains only 0.272g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Tamarinds, raw.

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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 Phosphorus +46%
Contains more Potassium +103%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Zinc +990%
Contains more Copper +255.8%
Contains more Selenium +523.1%
Contains more Calcium +208.3%
Contains more Iron +71.8%
Contains more Magnesium +37.3%
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 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Contains more Phosphorus +46%
Contains more Potassium +103%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Zinc +990%
Contains more Copper +255.8%
Contains more Selenium +523.1%
Contains more Calcium +208.3%
Contains more Iron +71.8%
Contains more Magnesium +37.3%

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 +9010%
Contains more Vitamin C +788.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Folate +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +689.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.3%
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 2% 2% 0% 12% 108% 36% 37% 9% 16% 11% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +9010%
Contains more Vitamin C +788.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Folate +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +689.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Fats +5666.7%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +18.1%
Contains more Water +1552.6%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Fats +5666.7%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +18.1%
Contains more Water +1552.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5336.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20527.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5336.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20527.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Tamarind Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 57.4g Tamarind
Protein 7g 2.8g Potato chips
Fats 34.6g 0.6g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 62.5g Tamarind
Calories 536kcal 239kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g 38.8g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 5.1g Tamarind
Calcium 24mg 74mg Tamarind
Iron 1.63mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Magnesium 67mg 92mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 165mg 113mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 628mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 28mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 0.1mg Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg 0.086mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 1.3µg Potato chips
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Tamarind
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 3.5mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.152mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 1.938mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.143mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.066mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 14µg Potato chips
Vitamin K 22.1µg 2.8µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.018mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg 0.139mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg 0.014mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 0.272g Tamarind
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 0.181g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.059g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato chips Tamarind
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
20%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.688g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.