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

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A recap on differences between Potato salad and Potato chips

  • Potato salad has less Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Manganese.
  • Potato chips covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 48% more than Potato salad.

Food varieties used in this article are Potato salad, home-prepared 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.
Contains more Calcium +26.3%
Contains more Iron +150.8%
Contains more Magnesium +346.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +217.3%
Contains more Potassium +402%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Zinc +251.6%
Contains more Copper +159.3%
Contains more Manganese +335.6%
Contains more Selenium +97.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains more Calcium +26.3%
Contains more Iron +150.8%
Contains more Magnesium +346.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +217.3%
Contains more Potassium +402%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Zinc +251.6%
Contains more Copper +159.3%
Contains more Manganese +335.6%
Contains more Selenium +97.6%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +211%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +228.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +368.1%
Contains more Folate +542.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +211%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +228.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +368.1%
Contains more Folate +542.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +3900%
Contains more Protein +161.2%
Contains more Fats +322%
Contains more Carbs +373.6%
Contains more Other +84.6%
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 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 Water +3900%
Contains more Protein +161.2%
Contains more Fats +322%
Contains more Carbs +373.6%
Contains more Other +84.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +296.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +225.7%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +296.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +225.7%

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 Potato chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 48.1g Potato chips
Protein 2.68g 7g Potato chips
Fats 8.2g 34.6g Potato chips
Carbs 11.17g 52.9g Potato chips
Calories 143kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 4.8g Potato chips
Calcium 19mg 24mg Potato chips
Iron 0.65mg 1.63mg Potato chips
Magnesium 15mg 67mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 52mg 165mg Potato chips
Potassium 254mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 529mg 8mg Potato chips
Zinc 0.31mg 1.09mg Potato chips
Copper 0.118mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.101mg 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 4.1µg 8.1µg Potato chips
Vitamin A 157IU 0IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 10mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.167mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.197mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.402mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Folate 7µg 45µg Potato chips
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.116mg 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.202mg 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.171mg 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.066mg 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.172mg 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 0.062mg 153mg Potato chips
Cholesterol 68mg 0mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 1.429g 10.96g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 12.17g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato salad Potato chips
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
14%
Potato salad
59%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.531g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 521mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins

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. 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.