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Tart vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tart and potato chips

  • Tart has more vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin A; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin E, potassium, vitamin C, copper, vitamin B6, and vitamin K.
  • Potato chips cover your daily vitamin E needs 57% more than tart.
  • Tart contains less saturated fat.
  • Potato chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of tart is 45.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Breakfast tart, low fat and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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.
Tart
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 13% 5.8% 128% 24% 7.6% 40% 47% 0% 70%
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 +83.3%
Contains more IronIron +109.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +59.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1831.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +319.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +289.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%

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.
Tart
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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 13% 95% 11% 0% 71% 127% 71% 0% 88% 0% 1% 75% 4.6%
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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +178.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +718.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1618.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5425%
Contains more CholineCholine +346.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.827mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tart
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4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 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 CarbsCarbs +45.2%
Contains more WaterWater +533.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +75.4%
Contains more FatsFats +477.6%
Contains more OtherOther +205.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tart
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25% 60% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.393 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.878 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 -87.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +194.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1286.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tart Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.878g 12.17g 75%
Vitamin E 0.53mg 9.11mg 57%
Fats 5.99g 34.6g 44%
Saturated fat 1.393g 10.96g 43%
Potassium 66mg 1275mg 36%
Vitamin A 285µg 0µg 32%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 31.1mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.549mg 0.197mg 27%
Copper 0.073mg 0.306mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.66mg 22%
Histidine 153mg 22%
Iron 3.42mg 1.63mg 22%
Manganese 0.44mg 19%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 22.1µg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 3.338g 9.84g 16%
Sodium 361mg 8mg 15%
Folate 100µg 45µg 14%
Fiber 1.5g 4.8g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.285mg 0.167mg 10%
Phosphorus 93mg 165mg 10%
Selenium 12.9µg 8.1µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 8%
Carbs 76.8g 52.9g 8%
Calories 372kcal 536kcal 8%
Zinc 0.28mg 1.09mg 7%
Protein 3.99g 7g 6%
Choline 8.4mg 37.5mg 5%
Magnesium 44mg 67mg 5%
Calcium 44mg 24mg 2%
Net carbs 75.3g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 4.87g 0.22g N/A
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 3.827mg 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tart 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
43%
Tart
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Tart
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tart
Tart is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.567g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tart
Tart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Tart
Tart is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.