Potato chips vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on the differences between potato chips and tempeh
- Potato chips have more vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, and selenium; however, tempeh is higher in manganese, copper, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B2.
- Potato chips cover your daily saturated fat needs 42% more than tempeh.
- Tempeh has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of potato chips is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Tempeh.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +209.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +362.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +65.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +83% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +195.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +114.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +45% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +44.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +207% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +87.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +81.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 4.3g | 52% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 2.539g | 38% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 10.8g | 37% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 1.3mg | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 0mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.215mg | 34% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.56mg | 28% |
| Protein | 7g | 20.29g | 27% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 412mg | 25% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.466mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 19% | |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 18% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 3.205g | 17% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 192kcal | 17% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 7.64g | 15% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 266mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 2.7mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.358mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 111mg | 9% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 2.64mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.078mg | 7% |
| Folate | 45µg | 24µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 81mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.278mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 7.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 1.14mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.194mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0.88mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 1.43mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0.893mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.92mg | 0% |
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:
20.29 g
Fats:
10.8 g
Carbs:
7.64 g
Water:
59.65 g
Other:
1.62 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +220.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +592.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +122.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +189.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3039.5% |
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
2.539 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.3 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +207% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +183% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.8% |
