Potato chips vs. Flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between potato chips and flour
- Potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and potassium; however, flour is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, iron, folate, and vitamin B2.
- Potato chips' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 60% more.
- Flour contains less saturated fat.
- Flour has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of flour is 72, while the glycemic index of potato chips is 56.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +204.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1091.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +112.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +184.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +55% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +318.5% |
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 | +15083.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +7266.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +260.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +370.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +54.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +306.7% |
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:
10.33 g
Fats:
0.98 g
Carbs:
76.31 g
Water:
11.92 g
Other:
0.46 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +3430.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +682.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +527.4% |
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
0.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.413 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11210.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2846.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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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 | 0.413g | 78% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 0.06mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.785mg | 52% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 0.98g | 52% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 0.155g | 49% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.044mg | 47% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 33.9µg | 47% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 4.64mg | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 0mg | 35% |
| Folate | 45µg | 183µg | 35% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 107mg | 34% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 0.087g | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.494mg | 23% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.23mg | 22% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 0.3µg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.144mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 5.904mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.682mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 22mg | 11% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 364kcal | 9% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 76.31g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 108mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 2.7g | 8% |
| Protein | 7g | 10.33g | 7% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 10.4mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.7mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.438mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 73.61g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Sodium | 8mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0.357mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.415mg | 0% |
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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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.805g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flour is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.