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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 17% 13% 97% 22% 45% 104% 24% 5.6% 123%
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 +137.5%
Contains more IronIron +58.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +52.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +177.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +378.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +767.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +356.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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 11% 41% 19% 33% 20% 120% 3.9% 56% 44% 126% 23% 22% 99%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +164%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +133.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +381.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +842.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +849%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1722.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +145.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +55.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +97.7%
Contains more WaterWater +3410.5%
Contains more FatsFats +113.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2443.3%
Contains more OtherOther +200%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 42% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.153 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.969 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 -43.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +67.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scrambled egg Potato chips Opinion
Calories 212kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Protein 13.84g 7g Scrambled egg
Fats 16.18g 34.6g Potato chips
Vitamin C 3.3mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Net carbs 2.08g 48.1g Potato chips
Carbs 2.08g 52.9g Potato chips
Cholesterol 426mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 46IU 0IU Scrambled egg
Magnesium 14mg 67mg Potato chips
Calcium 57mg 24mg Scrambled egg
Potassium 147mg 1275mg Potato chips
Iron 2.59mg 1.63mg Scrambled egg
Sugar 1.64g 0.22g Potato chips
Fiber 0g 4.8g Potato chips
Copper 0.067mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.66mg 1.09mg Scrambled egg
Phosphorus 242mg 165mg Scrambled egg
Sodium 187mg 8mg Potato chips
Vitamin A 679IU 0IU Scrambled egg
Vitamin A 176µg 0µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin E 0.96mg 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg Scrambled egg
Manganese 0.043mg 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 22.5µg 8.1µg Scrambled egg
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
Vitamin B12 1.01µg 0µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin K 9µg 22.1µg Potato chips
Folate 29µg 45µg Potato chips
Choline 180.6mg 37.5mg Scrambled egg
Saturated Fat 6.153g 10.96g Scrambled egg
Monounsaturated Fat 5.889g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 1.969g 12.17g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Scrambled egg 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
47%
Scrambled egg
56%
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 Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 426mg)
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 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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.