Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between snacks, potato chips, plain, salted and chocolate
- Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted has more vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and potassium, while chocolate has more copper, iron, manganese, and magnesium.
- Chocolate covers your daily need for copper, 88% more than snacks, potato chips, plain, salted.
- Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted contains 22 times more sodium than chocolate. While snacks, potato chips, plain, salted contains 527mg of sodium, chocolate contains only 24mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +114% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +131.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +166.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +526.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +339.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +230% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20% |
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 | +1835.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +752% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +76% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +556.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +221.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1164.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +172.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.39 g
Fats:
33.98 g
Carbs:
53.83 g
Water:
1.86 g
Other:
3.94 g
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +91.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +131.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.6% |
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Fats
~31.28g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.4 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.963 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.282 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +98.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +658.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.33 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
46.25 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.65 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +13915.2% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.234mg | 1.028mg | 88% |
| Iron | 1.28mg | 8.02mg | 84% |
| Saturated fat | 3.4g | 18.519g | 69% |
| Vitamin E | 10.45mg | 0.54mg | 66% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.282g | 1.092g | 48% |
| Manganese | 0.43mg | 1.419mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.531mg | 0.042mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.762mg | 0.725mg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 21.6mg | 24% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.963g | 9.54g | 24% |
| Sodium | 527mg | 24mg | 22% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
| Magnesium | 63mg | 146mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 1196mg | 559mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.213mg | 0.025mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 7g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.956mg | 0.297mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 8.1µg | 12% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 153mg | 206mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 2.01mg | 8% |
| Folate | 29µg | 7% | |
| Fats | 33.98g | 31.28g | 4% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 56mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.088mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Protein | 6.39g | 4.88g | 3% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 53.83g | 61.17g | 2% |
| Calories | 532kcal | 546kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 50.73g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.33g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.084g | 0.112g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.34g | 0.085g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.818g | 0.947g | N/A |
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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
54%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
116%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.119g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 503mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals