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Wasabi vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Wasabi and Potato chips

  • Wasabi is higher in Vitamin C, Fiber, and Calcium, however, Potato chips is richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, and Folate.
  • Potato chips's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 30% higher.
  • Wasabi has 5 times more Calcium than Potato chips. While Wasabi has 128mg of Calcium, Potato chips has only 24mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Wasabi, root, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Zinc +48.6%
Contains more Iron +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.3%
Contains more Potassium +124.5%
Contains less Sodium -52.9%
Contains more Copper +97.4%
Contains more Manganese +12.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 67
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 39% 50% 35% 51% 3% 45% 52% 51% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Zinc +48.6%
Contains more Iron +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.3%
Contains more Potassium +124.5%
Contains less Sodium -52.9%
Contains more Copper +97.4%
Contains more Manganese +12.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 67

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.
Wasabi
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +415.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.9%
Contains more Folate +150%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 140% 33% 27% 14% 13% 64% 14% 0% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +415.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.9%
Contains more Folate +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +3537.4%
Contains more Protein +45.8%
Contains more Fats +5392.1%
Contains more Carbs +124.7%
Contains more Other +87.5%
5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 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 Water +3537.4%
Contains more Protein +45.8%
Contains more Fats +5392.1%
Contains more Carbs +124.7%
Contains more Other +87.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wasabi Potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 15.74g 48.1g Potato chips
Protein 4.8g 7g Potato chips
Fats 0.63g 34.6g Potato chips
Carbs 23.54g 52.9g Potato chips
Calories 109kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g Wasabi
Fiber 7.8g 4.8g Wasabi
Calcium 128mg 24mg Wasabi
Iron 1.03mg 1.63mg Potato chips
Magnesium 69mg 67mg Wasabi
Phosphorus 80mg 165mg Potato chips
Potassium 568mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 17mg 8mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.62mg 1.09mg Wasabi
Copper 0.155mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.391mg 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg Potato chips
Vitamin A 35IU 0IU Wasabi
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Wasabi
Vitamin E 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 41.9mg 31.1mg Wasabi
Vitamin B1 0.131mg 0.167mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.197mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 0.743mg 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Folate 18µg 45µg Potato chips
Vitamin K 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 10.96g Wasabi
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g Potato chips

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Wasabi 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
25%
Wasabi
59%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Wasabi
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Wasabi
Wasabi is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
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)
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.

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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.