Potato chips vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are potato chips and doughnuts different?
- Potato chips are higher in vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, copper, fiber, and magnesium; however, doughnuts are richer in vitamin B1 and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin E for potato chips is 47% higher.
- Potato chips have less sodium.
- Potato chips have a lower glycemic index (56) than doughnuts (75).
Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +294.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +851.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +240% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +118% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +32.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24.7% |
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 | +357.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1220% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +125.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +133.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +104.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 3.915g | 55% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 1.99mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.05mg | 47% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 0mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 134mg | 34% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.09mg | 24% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 8mg | 477mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.39mg | 19% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 24.93g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 260mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 17mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 1.7g | 12% |
| Folate | 45µg | 92µg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 2.53mg | 11% |
| Starch | 25.91g | 11% | |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 9.8µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.301mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 2.91mg | 6% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 434kcal | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.333mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.5mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 10.1µg | 4% |
| Protein | 7g | 5.31g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 8.544g | 3% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 40mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 47.06g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.377mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 11.105g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 45.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 18.15g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 37.3mg | 0% |
| 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 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.239g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
Protein:
5.31 g
Fats:
24.93 g
Carbs:
47.06 g
Water:
20.82 g
Other:
1.88 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +38.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +91.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +995.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.915 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +210.9% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~11.105g
