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Sweet potato chips vs. Scrambled egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between sweet potato chips and scrambled egg

  • Sweet potato chips have more vitamin A, vitamin E, manganese, copper, fiber, and vitamin B6; however, scrambled egg is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B2.
  • Scrambled egg covers your daily cholesterol needs 142% more than sweet potato chips.
  • Sweet potato chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of sweet potato chips is 41, while the glycemic index of scrambled egg is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted and Fast foods, egg, scrambled.

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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 46% 18% 82% 80% 137% 14% 62% 4.6% 176% 11%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +364.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +529.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +514.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3037.2%
Contains more IronIron +22.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +213.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +971.4%
~equal in Calcium ~57mg

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 0% 395% 196% 0% 22% 37% 39% 93% 123% 0% 61% 28% 20%
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% 59% 19% 17% 20% 120% 3.9% 56% 44% 126% 23% 22% 99%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +572.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +922.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +894.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +181.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +172.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +223%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +393.4%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.08mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 32% 57% 5% 3%
Protein: 2.94 g
Fats: 32.35 g
Carbs: 56.82 g
Water: 4.51 g
Other: 3.38 g
14% 16% 2% 67%
Protein: 13.84 g
Fats: 16.18 g
Carbs: 2.08 g
Water: 66.7 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more FatsFats +99.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2631.7%
Contains more OtherOther +181.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +370.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1378.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 38% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.941 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.224 g
44% 42% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.153 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.969 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +55.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +520.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sweet potato chips Scrambled egg
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato chips Scrambled egg DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 426mg 142%
Vitamin A 1184µg 176µg 112%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.224g 1.969g 68%
Vitamin E 9.82mg 0.96mg 59%
Manganese 1.349mg 0.043mg 57%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.01µg 42%
Copper 0.412mg 0.067mg 38%
Selenium 2.1µg 22.5µg 37%
Fiber 8.8g 0g 35%
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.52mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.535mg 0.19mg 27%
Choline 36.6mg 180.6mg 26%
Fats 32.35g 16.18g 25%
Potassium 925mg 147mg 23%
Protein 2.94g 13.84g 22%
Carbs 56.82g 2.08g 18%
Calories 532kcal 212kcal 16%
Saturated fat 2.941g 6.153g 15%
Phosphorus 145mg 242mg 14%
Vitamin K 24.5µg 9µg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.088mg 0.21mg 12%
Vitamin B5 1.551mg 0.94mg 12%
Magnesium 65mg 14mg 12%
Zinc 0.53mg 1.66mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 9.155g 5.889g 8%
Sodium 35mg 187mg 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg 6%
Iron 2.12mg 2.59mg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 46IU 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg 4%
Folate 37µg 29µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.08mg 1%
Net carbs 48.02g 2.08g N/A
Calcium 59mg 57mg 0%
Sugar 8.82g 1.64g N/A
Tryptophan 0.098mg 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 0.26mg 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.17mg 0.836mg 0%
Leucine 0.287mg 1.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.205mg 0.913mg 0%
Methionine 0.09mg 0.427mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.278mg 0.75mg 0%
Valine 0.267mg 0.96mg 0%
Histidine 0.096mg 0.325mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato chips Scrambled egg
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
78%
Sweet potato chips
48%
Scrambled egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Sweet potato chips
46%
Scrambled egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 426mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.212g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Sweet potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174783/nutrients
  2. Scrambled egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173272/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.