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Potato Chips vs Pretzels
Per 100g, Potato Chips has 53.6g carbs and Pretzels has 82.1g (GI 56 vs 83). Potato Chips is the better-quality carb for steadier energy with 1.1g more fiber and 1.7g less sugar and a lower glycemic index.
Potato Chips is the better-quality carb
Side by side
per 100g| Metric | Potato Chips | Pretzels |
|---|---|---|
Calories — | 542.9 | 385.7 |
Total carbs — | 53.6g | 82.1g |
Net carbs — | 49.3g | 78.9g |
Fiber Higher wins | 4.3g | 3.2g |
Sugar Lower wins | 0.4g | 2.1g |
Protein Higher wins | 7.1g | 9.3g |
Glycemic index Lower wins | 56 | 83 |
Glycemic load Lower wins | 27.6 | 65.5 |
Highlighted cell wins each row for carb quality. Values normalised per 100g from USDA reference data.
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