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Potato chips vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Potato chips and Turmeric

  • Potato chips has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E , however, Turmeric has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Turmeric is 842% higher.
  • Turmeric has 44 times less Vitamin C than Potato chips. Potato chips has 31.1mg of Vitamin C, while Turmeric has 0.7mg.
  • Turmeric is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Spices, turmeric, ground.

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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 less Sodium -70.4%
Contains more Selenium +30.6%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +3274.2%
Contains more Magnesium +210.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.2%
Contains more Potassium +63.1%
Contains more Zinc +312.8%
Contains more Copper +324.8%
Contains more Manganese +4400%
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 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Contains less Sodium -70.4%
Contains more Selenium +30.6%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +3274.2%
Contains more Magnesium +210.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.2%
Contains more Potassium +63.1%
Contains more Zinc +312.8%
Contains more Copper +324.8%
Contains more Manganese +4400%

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 +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +4342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +187.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +516.8%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.8%
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 0% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 0% 34%
Contains more Vitamin E +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +4342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +187.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +516.8%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +964.6%
Contains more Protein +38.3%
Contains more Carbs +26.9%
Contains more Water +576.3%
Contains more Other +96.7%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more Fats +964.6%
Contains more Protein +38.3%
Contains more Carbs +26.9%
Contains more Water +576.3%
Contains more Other +96.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2091.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1509.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.2%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2091.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1509.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Turmeric Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 44.44g Potato chips
Protein 7g 9.68g Turmeric
Fats 34.6g 3.25g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 67.14g Turmeric
Calories 536kcal 312kcal Potato chips
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 0.22g 3.21g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 22.7g Turmeric
Calcium 24mg 168mg Turmeric
Iron 1.63mg 55mg Turmeric
Magnesium 67mg 208mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 165mg 299mg Turmeric
Potassium 1275mg 2080mg Turmeric
Sodium 8mg 27mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 4.5mg Turmeric
Copper 0.306mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Manganese 0.44mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 8.1µg 6.2µg Potato chips
Vitamin E 9.11mg 4.43mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0.7mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.058mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.15mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 1.35mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.107mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 20µg Potato chips
Vitamin K 22.1µg 13.4µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.253mg 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.419mg 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.424mg 0.38mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg 0.14mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0.392mg 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 153mg 0.15mg Potato chips
Trans Fat 0.056g Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 1.838g Turmeric
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 0.449g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.756g Potato chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Turmeric
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
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.