Water vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between water and potato chips
- The amount of potassium, copper, phosphorus, iron, fiber, manganese, magnesium, and zinc in potato chips is higher than in water.
- Potato chips cover your daily need for potassium, 38% more than water.
- Water has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of water is 0, while the glycemic index of potato chips is 56.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, water, tap, well 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 less SodiumSodium | -37.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +6600% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +700% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1812.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10800% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
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.
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 81% | |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 61% | |
| Fats | 0g | 34.6g | 53% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 51% | |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 50% | |
| Potassium | 0mg | 1275mg | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 35% | |
| Copper | 0.016mg | 0.306mg | 32% |
| Calories | 0kcal | 536kcal | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 25% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 24% | |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 165mg | 24% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 0mg | 1.63mg | 20% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.44mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.8g | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 18% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 52.9g | 18% |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 67mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 14% | |
| Protein | 0g | 7g | 14% |
| Folate | 45µg | 11% | |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 1.09mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 8% | |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 3mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 48.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 8mg | 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
99.9 g
Other:
0.1 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +5157.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +3500% |
