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Scrambled egg vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Scrambled egg and Potato chips different?

  • Scrambled egg is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Choline, and Vitamin B2, however, Potato chips is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Scrambled egg is 142% higher.
  • Potato chips has less Cholesterol.

Fast foods, egg, scrambled and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted are the varieties 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 more Calcium +137.5%
Contains more Iron +58.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.7%
Contains more Zinc +52.3%
Contains more Selenium +177.8%
Contains more Magnesium +378.6%
Contains more Potassium +767.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Copper +356.7%
Contains more Manganese +923.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 98% 10% 104% 13% 25% 46% 23% 6% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains more Calcium +137.5%
Contains more Iron +58.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.7%
Contains more Zinc +52.3%
Contains more Selenium +177.8%
Contains more Magnesium +378.6%
Contains more Potassium +767.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Copper +356.7%
Contains more Manganese +923.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +849%
Contains more Vitamin C +842.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1722.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +247.4%
Contains more Folate +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +145.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 20% 34% 11% 20% 120% 4% 57% 44% 22% 127% 23%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +849%
Contains more Vitamin C +842.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1722.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +247.4%
Contains more Folate +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +145.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +97.7%
Contains more Water +3410.5%
Contains more Fats +113.8%
Contains more Carbs +2443.3%
Contains more Other +200%
14% 16% 2% 67%
Protein: 13.84 g
Fats: 16.18 g
Carbs: 2.08 g
Water: 66.7 g
Other: 1.2 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 Protein +97.7%
Contains more Water +3410.5%
Contains more Fats +113.8%
Contains more Carbs +2443.3%
Contains more Other +200%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +518.1%
44% 42% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.153 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.969 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +518.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Scrambled egg Potato chips
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 Scrambled egg Potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 2.08g 48.1g Potato chips
Protein 13.84g 7g Scrambled egg
Fats 16.18g 34.6g Potato chips
Carbs 2.08g 52.9g Potato chips
Calories 212kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Sugar 1.64g 0.22g Potato chips
Fiber 0g 4.8g Potato chips
Calcium 57mg 24mg Scrambled egg
Iron 2.59mg 1.63mg Scrambled egg
Magnesium 14mg 67mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 242mg 165mg Scrambled egg
Potassium 147mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 187mg 8mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.66mg 1.09mg Scrambled egg
Copper 0.067mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.043mg 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 22.5µg 8.1µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin A 679IU 0IU Scrambled egg
Vitamin A RAE 176µg 0µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin E 0.96mg 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 46IU 0IU Scrambled egg
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin C 3.3mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.167mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.197mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.94mg 0.402mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Folate 29µg 45µg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 1.01µg 0µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin K 9µg 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.108mg Scrambled egg
Threonine 0.657mg 0.253mg Scrambled egg
Isoleucine 0.836mg 0.283mg Scrambled egg
Leucine 1.185mg 0.419mg Scrambled egg
Lysine 0.913mg 0.424mg Scrambled egg
Methionine 0.427mg 0.11mg Scrambled egg
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0.31mg Scrambled egg
Valine 0.96mg 0.392mg Scrambled egg
Histidine 0.325mg 153mg Potato chips
Cholesterol 426mg 0mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 6.153g 10.96g Scrambled egg
Monounsaturated Fat 5.889g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 1.969g 12.17g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Scrambled egg 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
43%
Scrambled egg
59%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Scrambled egg
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.807g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 179mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 426mg)
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. Scrambled egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173272/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.

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