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White chocolate vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are white chocolate and potato chips different?

  • White chocolate is richer in vitamin B12, while potato chips are higher in vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, copper, vitamin B3, manganese, and fiber.
  • Potato chips cover your daily need for vitamin E, 54% more than white chocolate.
  • Potato chips are lower in saturated fat.
  • Potato chips have a higher glycemic index (56) than white chocolate (41).

Candies, white chocolate and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted types were used in this article.

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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 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
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 +729.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +458.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +345.8%
Contains more IronIron +579.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +410%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80%
~equal in Phosphorus ~165mg

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 1.7% 3% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6120%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +849%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +165.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +413.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1078.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +142.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +542.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +27.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 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 +12%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.3%
Contains more WaterWater +46.2%
Contains more OtherOther +140%
~equal in Fats ~34.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 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 -43.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1101.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~9.84g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White chocolate Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.013g 12.17g 74%
Vitamin E 0.96mg 9.11mg 54%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.66mg 46%
Saturated fat 19.412g 10.96g 38%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 31.1mg 34%
Potassium 286mg 1275mg 29%
Copper 0.06mg 0.306mg 27%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg 23%
Histidine 153mg 22%
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 3.827mg 19%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.44mg 19%
Fiber 0.2g 4.8g 18%
Calcium 199mg 24mg 18%
Iron 0.24mg 1.63mg 17%
Magnesium 12mg 67mg 13%
Vitamin K 9.1µg 22.1µg 11%
Folate 7µg 45µg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.167mg 9%
Selenium 4.5µg 8.1µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.282mg 0.197mg 7%
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.608mg 0.402mg 4%
Fats 32.09g 34.6g 4%
Sodium 90mg 8mg 4%
Zinc 0.74mg 1.09mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 9.097g 9.84g 2%
Protein 5.87g 7g 2%
Phosphorus 176mg 165mg 2%
Carbs 59.24g 52.9g 2%
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg 1%
Choline 29.5mg 37.5mg 1%
Calories 539kcal 536kcal 0%
Net carbs 59.04g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 59g 0.22g N/A
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
White chocolate 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
22%
White chocolate
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
White chocolate
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.452g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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

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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.