Potato chips vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are potato chips and white chocolate different?
- Potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, copper, vitamin B3, manganese, and fiber, while white chocolate is higher in vitamin B12.
- Potato chips cover your daily need for vitamin E, 54% more than white chocolate.
- Potato chips contain 62 times more vitamin C than white chocolate. Potato chips contain 31.1mg of vitamin C, while white chocolate contains 0.5mg.
- Potato chips are lower in saturated fat.
- Potato chips have a higher glycemic index (56) than white chocolate (41).
Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Candies, white chocolate types were used in this article.
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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 | +458.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +345.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +579.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +410% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +47.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5400% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +729.2% |
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 | +6120% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +849% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +165.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +413.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1078.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +142.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +542.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +27.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
5.87 g
Fats:
32.09 g
Carbs:
59.24 g
Water:
1.3 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +46.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +140% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12% |
~equal in
Fats
~32.09g
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
19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.013 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1101.4% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~9.097g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 1.013g | 74% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 0.96mg | 54% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.056mg | 46% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 19.412g | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 0.5mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 286mg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.06mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.56µg | 23% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 0.745mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.008mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 0.2g | 18% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 199mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 0.24mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 12mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 9.1µg | 11% |
| Folate | 45µg | 7µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.063mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 4.5µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.282mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 21mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.608mg | 4% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 32.09g | 4% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 90mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.74mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 9.097g | 2% |
| Protein | 7g | 5.87g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 176mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 59.24g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 29.5mg | 1% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 539kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 59.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 59g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.452g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins