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Potato chips vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato chips and White chocolate different?

  • Potato chips is 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 covers your daily need of Vitamin E 54% more than White chocolate.
  • Potato chips contains 62 times more Vitamin C than White chocolate. Potato chips contains 31.1mg of Vitamin C, while White chocolate contains 0.5mg.
  • Potato chips is lower in Saturated Fat.

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 Iron +579.2%
Contains more Magnesium +458.3%
Contains more Potassium +345.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Zinc +47.3%
Contains more Copper +410%
Contains more Manganese +5400%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains more Calcium +729.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 176
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 60% 9% 9% 76% 26% 12% 21% 20% 2% 25%
Contains more Iron +579.2%
Contains more Magnesium +458.3%
Contains more Potassium +345.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Zinc +47.3%
Contains more Copper +410%
Contains more Manganese +5400%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains more Calcium +729.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 176

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 +849%
Contains more Vitamin C +6120%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +165.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +413.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1078.6%
Contains more Folate +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 2% 20% 0% 2% 16% 66% 14% 37% 13% 6% 70% 23%
Contains more Vitamin E +849%
Contains more Vitamin C +6120%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +165.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +413.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1078.6%
Contains more Folate +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.3%
Contains more Water +46.2%
Contains more Other +140%
Contains more Carbs +12%
Equal in Fats - 32.09
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% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +19.3%
Contains more Water +46.2%
Contains more Other +140%
Contains more Carbs +12%
Equal in Fats - 32.09

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1101.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.097
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.013 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1101.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.097

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips White chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 59.04g White chocolate
Protein 7g 5.87g Potato chips
Fats 34.6g 32.09g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 59.24g White chocolate
Calories 536kcal 539kcal White chocolate
Sugar 0.22g 59g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 0.2g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 199mg White chocolate
Iron 1.63mg 0.24mg Potato chips
Magnesium 67mg 12mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 176mg White chocolate
Potassium 1275mg 286mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 90mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 0.74mg Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg 0.06mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.008mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 4.5µg Potato chips
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU White chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg White chocolate
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.96mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0.5mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.063mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.282mg White chocolate
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.745mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.608mg White chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.056mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 7µg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg White chocolate
Vitamin K 22.1µg 9.1µg 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
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 19.412g Potato chips
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 9.097g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 1.013g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips White chocolate
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
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.452g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.