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Vegetable oil vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Vegetable oil and Potato chips?

  • Vegetable oil is richer in Vitamin E , yet Potato chips is richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Fiber, Manganese, and Iron.
  • Potato chips's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 51% higher.
  • Vegetable oil has 2 times more Vitamin E than Potato chips. Vegetable oil has 14.78mg of Vitamin E , while Potato chips has 9.11mg.

We used Oil, corn, peanut, and olive and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted types in this comparison.

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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 less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +1153.8%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +5350%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +1153.8%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +5350%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 22.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 296% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 53%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin E +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 22.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +189%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 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 Fats +189%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +388.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +171.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.7%
15% 50% 35%
Saturated Fat: 14.367 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 48.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 33.033 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +388.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +171.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vegetable oil Potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 0g 48.1g Potato chips
Protein 0g 7g Potato chips
Fats 100g 34.6g Vegetable oil
Carbs 0g 52.9g Potato chips
Calories 884kcal 536kcal Vegetable oil
Sugar 0g 0.22g Vegetable oil
Fiber 0g 4.8g Potato chips
Calcium 0mg 24mg Potato chips
Iron 0.13mg 1.63mg Potato chips
Magnesium 0mg 67mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 0mg 165mg Potato chips
Potassium 0mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 0mg 8mg Vegetable oil
Zinc 0.02mg 1.09mg Potato chips
Copper 0mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Manganese 0mg 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 0µg 8.1µg Potato chips
Vitamin E 14.78mg 9.11mg Vegetable oil
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.167mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.197mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Folate 0µg 45µg Potato chips
Vitamin K 21µg 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 14.367g 10.96g Potato chips
Monounsaturated Fat 48.033g 9.84g Vegetable oil
Polyunsaturated fat 33.033g 12.17g Vegetable oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vegetable oil Potato chips
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Vegetable oil
59%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Vegetable oil
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.407g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Vegetable oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167737/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.