Quinoa vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are quinoa and potato chips different?
- Quinoa is richer in manganese, while potato chips are higher in vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B3, vitamin K, copper, and selenium.
- Potato chips cover your daily need for vitamin E, 57% more than quinoa.
- Quinoa is lower in saturated fat.
Quinoa, cooked and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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 less SodiumSodium | -12.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +43.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +41.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +641.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +189.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1346% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +56.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +79.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +828.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +436.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +63% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 12.17g | 74% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 9.11mg | 57% |
| Fats | 1.92g | 34.6g | 50% |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 10.96g | 49% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.66mg | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 31.1mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 1275mg | 32% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 9.84g | 23% |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Calories | 120kcal | 536kcal | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 3.827mg | 21% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 22.1µg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.306mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 52.9g | 11% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 8.1µg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 4.8g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 8% | |
| Manganese | 0.631mg | 0.44mg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.197mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.167mg | 5% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 7g | 5% |
| Choline | 23mg | 37.5mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 165mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 1.63mg | 2% |
| Folate | 42µg | 45µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 67mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 48.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 0.22g | N/A |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 1.09mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 0.419mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.4 g
Fats:
1.92 g
Carbs:
21.3 g
Water:
71.61 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +3668.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +59.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1702.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +148.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +367.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.078 g
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 | -97.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1763.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1028.9% |
