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Potato chips vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato chips and Taro different?

  • Potato chips has more Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Vitamin K, Copper, Iron, and Selenium than Taro.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Potato chips is 55% higher.
  • Potato chips contains 22 times more Vitamin K than Taro. While Potato chips contains 22.1µg of Vitamin K, Taro contains only 1µg.
  • Taro has less Saturated Fat.

Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Taro, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +196.4%
Contains more Magnesium +103%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.4%
Contains more Potassium +115.7%
Contains less Sodium -27.3%
Contains more Zinc +373.9%
Contains more Copper +77.9%
Contains more Manganese +14.9%
Contains more Selenium +1057.1%
Contains more Calcium +79.2%
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 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Iron +196.4%
Contains more Magnesium +103%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.4%
Contains more Potassium +115.7%
Contains less Sodium -27.3%
Contains more Zinc +373.9%
Contains more Copper +77.9%
Contains more Manganese +14.9%
Contains more Selenium +1057.1%
Contains more Calcium +79.2%

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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Taro
Contains more Vitamin E +282.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +591.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +688%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +537.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.2%
Contains more Folate +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2110%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +282.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +591.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +688%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +537.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.2%
Contains more Folate +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2110%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +366.7%
Contains more Fats +17200%
Contains more Carbs +99.9%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Water +3617.9%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +366.7%
Contains more Fats +17200%
Contains more Carbs +99.9%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Water +3617.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14562.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14562.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Taro Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 22.36g Potato chips
Protein 7g 1.5g Potato chips
Fats 34.6g 0.2g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 26.46g Potato chips
Calories 536kcal 112kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g 0.4g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 4.1g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 43mg Taro
Iron 1.63mg 0.55mg Potato chips
Magnesium 67mg 33mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 84mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 591mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 11mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 0.23mg Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg 0.172mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.383mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 0.7µg Potato chips
Vitamin A 0IU 76IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Taro
Vitamin E 9.11mg 2.38mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 4.5mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.095mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.025mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.6mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.303mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.283mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 22µg Potato chips
Vitamin K 22.1µg 1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.023mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg 0.069mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.054mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg 0.111mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg 0.067mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg 0.02mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.082mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg 0.082mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg 0.034mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 0.041g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 0.016g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.083g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Taro
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
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.919g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
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)

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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.