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Potato salad vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Potato salad and Corn chips?

  • Potato salad is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5, yet Corn chips are higher in Phosphorus, Magnesium, Calcium, Fiber, Manganese, and Zinc.
  • Potato salad's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 23% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Corn chips are lower.

We used Potato salad, home-prepared and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +380%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +626.3%
Contains more IronIron +84.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +316.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +273.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +229.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +85.4%
~equal in Sodium ~514mg

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 33% 9.4% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
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 0% 4.1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +181.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.842mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +7002.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +130.2%
Contains more FatsFats +306.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +409.4%
Contains more OtherOther +28.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
14% 31% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -67%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +268.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +339.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Corn chips Opinion
Calories 143kcal 538kcal Corn chips
Protein 2.68g 6.17g Corn chips
Fats 8.2g 33.36g Corn chips
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Potato salad
Net carbs 9.87g 52.9g Corn chips
Carbs 11.17g 56.9g Corn chips
Cholesterol 68mg 0mg Corn chips
Magnesium 15mg 72mg Corn chips
Calcium 19mg 138mg Corn chips
Potassium 254mg 144mg Potato salad
Iron 0.65mg 1.2mg Corn chips
Sugar 0.27g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 4g Corn chips
Copper 0.118mg 0.101mg Potato salad
Zinc 0.31mg 1.29mg Corn chips
Starch 51.36g Corn chips
Phosphorus 52mg 194mg Corn chips
Sodium 529mg 514mg Corn chips
Vitamin A 157IU 69IU Potato salad
Vitamin A 32µg 3µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 7.23mg Corn chips
Manganese 0.101mg 0.333mg Corn chips
Selenium 4.1µg 7.6µg Corn chips
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.047mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.078mg Corn chips
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 0.842mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.19mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.167mg Corn chips
Vitamin K 6.3µg Corn chips
Folate 7µg 8µg Corn chips
Trans Fat 0.088g Potato salad
Choline 12.1mg Corn chips
Saturated Fat 1.429g 4.331g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 9.134g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 16.438g Corn chips
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.046mg Corn chips
Threonine 0.116mg 0.246mg Corn chips
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.235mg Corn chips
Leucine 0.202mg 0.803mg Corn chips
Lysine 0.171mg 0.185mg Corn chips
Methionine 0.066mg 0.137mg Corn chips
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.322mg Corn chips
Valine 0.172mg 0.331mg Corn chips
Histidine 0.062mg 0.2mg Corn chips
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g Corn chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Corn chips
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g Corn chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Corn 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
12%
Potato salad
21%
Corn chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
45%
Corn chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.902g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn chips
Corn chips contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn chips
Corn chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/nutrients
  2. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/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.