Potato chips vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between potato chips and walnut?
- Potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin B3, yet walnut is richer in copper, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, and zinc.
- Walnut's daily need coverage for copper is 142% higher.
- Potato chips have 24 times more vitamin C than walnut. Potato chips have 31.1mg of vitamin C, while walnut has 1.3mg.
- Walnut contains less saturated fat.
- Walnut has a lower glycemic index than potato chips.
We used Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Nuts, walnuts, english types in this comparison.
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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 | +189.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +65.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +135.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +308.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +78.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +418.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +183.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +109.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +675.9% |
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 | +2292.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1201.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +240.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +718.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +104.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +41.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +117.8% |
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:
15.23 g
Fats:
65.21 g
Carbs:
13.71 g
Water:
4.07 g
Other:
1.78 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +285.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +102.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +117.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +88.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +114.2% |
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
6.126 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
47.174 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +287.6% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~8.933g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 47.174g | 233% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 1.586mg | 142% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 3.414mg | 129% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 0.7mg | 56% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 65.21g | 47% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 1.3mg | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 346mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 441mg | 25% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.391mg | 22% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 158mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 6.126g | 22% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 3.09mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 1.125mg | 17% |
| Protein | 7g | 15.23g | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 2.7µg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 2.91mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.341mg | 15% |
| Folate | 45µg | 98µg | 13% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 13.71g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.537mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 6.7g | 8% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 98mg | 7% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 654kcal | 6% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 4.9µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.15mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.57mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 8.933g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 7.01g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 2.61g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.06g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 8mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 39.2mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0.596mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0.625mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 1.17mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.236mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0.711mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.753mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.09g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
56%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
152%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Walnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.834g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.39g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.