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Potato chips vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Potato chips and Tomatillo

  • Potato chips has more Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Iron, however, Tomatillo is higher in Manganese.
  • Tomatillo covers your daily Manganese needs 6633% more than Potato chips.
  • Tomatillo contains 79 times less Saturated Fat than Potato chips. Potato chips contains 10.96g of Saturated Fat, while Tomatillo contains 0.139g.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Tomatillos, 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 Calcium +242.9%
Contains more Iron +162.9%
Contains more Magnesium +235%
Contains more Phosphorus +323.1%
Contains more Potassium +375.7%
Contains more Zinc +395.5%
Contains more Copper +287.3%
Contains more Selenium +1520%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Manganese +34672.7%
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 3% 24% 15% 17% 24% 1% 6% 27% 19957% 3%
Contains more Calcium +242.9%
Contains more Iron +162.9%
Contains more Magnesium +235%
Contains more Phosphorus +323.1%
Contains more Potassium +375.7%
Contains more Zinc +395.5%
Contains more Copper +287.3%
Contains more Selenium +1520%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Manganese +34672.7%

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 +2297.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +279.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +462.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +168%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1078.6%
Contains more Folate +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +118.8%
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 7% 8% 0% 39% 11% 9% 35% 9% 13% 6% 0% 26%
Contains more Vitamin E +2297.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +279.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +462.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +168%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1078.6%
Contains more Folate +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +629.2%
Contains more Fats +3292.2%
Contains more Carbs +805.8%
Contains more Other +554.5%
Contains more Water +4722.6%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
6% 92%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 5.84 g
Water: 91.63 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more Protein +629.2%
Contains more Fats +3292.2%
Contains more Carbs +805.8%
Contains more Other +554.5%
Contains more Water +4722.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6248.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2818.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
20% 22% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.139 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.417 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6248.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2818.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Tomatillo Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 3.94g Potato chips
Protein 7g 0.96g Potato chips
Fats 34.6g 1.02g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 5.84g Potato chips
Calories 536kcal 32kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g 3.93g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 1.9g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 7mg Potato chips
Iron 1.63mg 0.62mg Potato chips
Magnesium 67mg 20mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 39mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 268mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 1mg Tomatillo
Zinc 1.09mg 0.22mg Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg 0.079mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 153mg Tomatillo
Selenium 8.1µg 0.5µg Potato chips
Vitamin A 0IU 114IU Tomatillo
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Tomatillo
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.38mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 11.7mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.044mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.035mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 1.85mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.15mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.056mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 7µg Potato chips
Vitamin K 22.1µg 10.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 0.139g Tomatillo
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 0.155g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.417g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato chips Tomatillo
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
13%
Tomatillo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
2007%
Tomatillo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.821g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.71g)
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. Tomatillo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168566/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.