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Potato chips vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Potato chips and Yolk?

  • Potato chips is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin C, and Potassium, yet Yolk is richer in Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin D.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 362% higher.

We used Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh 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 Magnesium +1240%
Contains more Potassium +1069.7%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Copper +297.4%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Contains more Calcium +437.5%
Contains more Iron +67.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.4%
Contains more Zinc +111%
Contains more Selenium +591.4%
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 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Contains more Magnesium +1240%
Contains more Potassium +1069.7%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Copper +297.4%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Contains more Calcium +437.5%
Contains more Iron +67.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.4%
Contains more Zinc +111%
Contains more Selenium +591.4%

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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Yolk
Contains more Vitamin E +253.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15845.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +3057.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +168%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +643.8%
Contains more Folate +224.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.176
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 87% 52% 162% 0% 44% 122% 1% 180% 81% 110% 244% 2%
Contains more Vitamin E +253.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15845.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +3057.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +168%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +643.8%
Contains more Folate +224.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.176

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +30.4%
Contains more Carbs +1373.5%
Contains more Other +111.8%
Contains more Protein +126.6%
Contains more Water +2653.2%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Fats +30.4%
Contains more Carbs +1373.5%
Contains more Other +111.8%
Contains more Protein +126.6%
Contains more Water +2653.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +189.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.3%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +189.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Yolk Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 3.59g Potato chips
Protein 7g 15.86g Yolk
Fats 34.6g 26.54g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 3.59g Potato chips
Calories 536kcal 322kcal Potato chips
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 0.22g 0.56g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 0g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 129mg Yolk
Iron 1.63mg 2.73mg Yolk
Magnesium 67mg 5mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 390mg Yolk
Potassium 1275mg 109mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 48mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 2.3mg Yolk
Copper 0.306mg 0.077mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.055mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 56µg Yolk
Vitamin A 0IU 1442IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 381µg Yolk
Vitamin E 9.11mg 2.58mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 0IU 218IU Yolk
Vitamin D 0µg 5.4µg Yolk
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.176mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.528mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.024mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 2.99mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.35mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 146µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.95µg Yolk
Vitamin K 22.1µg 0.7µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.177mg Yolk
Threonine 0.253mg 0.687mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.866mg Yolk
Leucine 0.419mg 1.399mg Yolk
Lysine 0.424mg 1.217mg Yolk
Methionine 0.11mg 0.378mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.681mg Yolk
Valine 0.392mg 0.949mg Yolk
Histidine 153mg 0.416mg Potato chips
Cholesterol 0mg 1085mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 9.551g Yolk
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.114g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 11.738g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 4.204g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Yolk
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
90%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.409g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.