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Potato flour vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between potato flour and potato chips

  • Potato flour has more vitamin B6; however, potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin K, selenium, copper, vitamin B2, potassium, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin E for potato chips is 59% higher.
  • Potato flour is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Potato flour and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 20% 88% 52% 66% 15% 72% 7.2% 41% 6%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +170.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.4%
Contains more IronIron +18.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +101.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +636.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~67mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~165mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 0% 5% 0% 57% 12% 66% 28% 177% 0% 0% 19% 22%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +718.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3544%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +286.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.827mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~37.5mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 83% 7% 3%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 83.1 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 3.14 g
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.1%
Contains more WaterWater +243.2%
Contains more FatsFats +10076.5%
Contains more OtherOther +14.6%
~equal in Protein ~7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 3% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.15 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +122900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8013.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato flour Potato chips
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato flour Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.15g 12.17g 80%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 9.11mg 59%
Fats 0.34g 34.6g 53%
Saturated fat 0.09g 10.96g 49%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 31.1mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 0.008g 9.84g 25%
Histidine 0.166mg 153mg 22%
Vitamin K 0µg 22.1µg 18%
Selenium 1.1µg 8.1µg 13%
Copper 0.197mg 0.306mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.197mg 11%
Carbs 83.1g 52.9g 10%
Calories 357kcal 536kcal 9%
Vitamin B6 0.769mg 0.66mg 8%
Potassium 1001mg 1275mg 8%
Manganese 0.313mg 0.44mg 6%
Zinc 0.54mg 1.09mg 5%
Folate 25µg 45µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.228mg 0.167mg 5%
Calcium 65mg 24mg 4%
Fiber 5.9g 4.8g 4%
Iron 1.38mg 1.63mg 3%
Vitamin B3 3.507mg 3.827mg 2%
Sodium 55mg 8mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.474mg 0.402mg 1%
Protein 6.9g 7g 0%
Net carbs 77.2g 48.1g N/A
Magnesium 65mg 67mg 0%
Sugar 3.52g 0.22g N/A
Phosphorus 168mg 165mg 0%
Choline 39.5mg 37.5mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.115mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.28mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.299mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.425mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.413mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.316mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.356mg 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato flour Potato chips
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
31%
Potato flour
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Potato flour
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato flour
Potato flour is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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 flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168446/nutrients
  2. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.