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Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted vs. Spinach — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted and Spinach different?

  • Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, however, Spinach is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Iron, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Spinach is 393% higher.
  • Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted contains 10 times more Vitamin B3 than Spinach. While Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted contains 4.762mg of Vitamin B3, Spinach contains only 0.49mg.
  • Spinach has less Sodium.

Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted and Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 45% 6.3% 106% 48% 78% 30% 66% 69% 56% 14%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 62% 41% 41% 134% 58% 21% 24% 9.1% 122% 8.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +156.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +173.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +547.6%
Contains more IronIron +178.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +117.4%

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 72% 0% 209% 0% 53% 20% 89% 57% 123% 0% 55% 22% 6.6%
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 33% 629% 42% 0% 24% 54% 9.2% 8.7% 56% 0% 1234% 110% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +120.4%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +402.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +871.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +559.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +168.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2133.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +403.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +62.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 34% 54% 2% 4%
Protein: 6.39 g
Fats: 33.98 g
Carbs: 53.83 g
Water: 1.86 g
Other: 3.94 g
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 3.75 g
Water: 91.21 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +115.2%
Contains more FatsFats +12969.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1335.5%
Contains more OtherOther +117.7%
Contains more WaterWater +4803.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 62% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.963 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.282 g
27% 4% 69%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.043 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.109 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +315950%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7498.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted Spinach
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted Spinach Opinion
Calories 532kcal 23kcal Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Protein 6.39g 2.97g Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Fats 33.98g 0.26g Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Vitamin C 21.6mg 9.8mg Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Net carbs 50.73g 1.35g Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Carbs 53.83g 3.75g Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Magnesium 63mg 87mg Spinach
Calcium 21mg 136mg Spinach
Potassium 1196mg 466mg Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Iron 1.28mg 3.57mg Spinach
Sugar 0.33g 0.43g Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Fiber 3.1g 2.4g Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Copper 0.234mg 0.174mg Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Zinc 1.09mg 0.76mg Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Phosphorus 153mg 56mg Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Sodium 527mg 70mg Spinach
Vitamin A 0IU 10481IU Spinach
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 524µg Spinach
Vitamin E 10.45mg 2.08mg Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Manganese 0.43mg 0.935mg Spinach
Selenium 2.5µg 1.5µg Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Vitamin B1 0.213mg 0.095mg Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Vitamin B2 0.088mg 0.236mg Spinach
Vitamin B3 4.762mg 0.49mg Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Vitamin B5 0.956mg 0.145mg Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Vitamin B6 0.531mg 0.242mg Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Vitamin K 22.1µg 493.6µg Spinach
Folate 29µg 146µg Spinach
Trans Fat 0.084g 0g Spinach
Choline 12.1mg 19.7mg Spinach
Saturated Fat 3.4g 0.043g Spinach
Monounsaturated Fat 18.963g 0.006g Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Polyunsaturated fat 8.282g 0.109g Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.04mg Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Threonine 0.253mg 0.127mg Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.152mg Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Leucine 0.419mg 0.231mg Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Lysine 0.424mg 0.182mg Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Methionine 0.11mg 0.055mg Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.134mg Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Valine 0.392mg 0.168mg Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Histidine 153mg 0.066mg Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Omega-3 - ALA 0.34g Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.818g Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted Spinach
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
170%
Spinach
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
52%
Spinach

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach
Spinach contains less Sodium (difference - 457mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.357g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted
Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169677/nutrients
  2. Spinach - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168463/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.