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Potato Chip Candy - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Potato Chip Candy Recipe

Potato Chip Candy has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Niacin, Folate and Pantothenic Acid.

The food contains 3.9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 6.3 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's high MUFA and high PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 99, for Potato Chip Candy, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat75%
 Calories from Carbs9%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Very low in Sodium
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A46.8 IU0.9%Mid 40%Average
Retinol12.7 mcg
Vitamin C15.1 mg25.1%Top 30%High
Vitamin D0.79 IU0.2%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin5.6 mg27.8%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.79 mg39.7%Top 10%Very High
Folate105.6 mcg26.4%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid4 mg39.7%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium37.3 mg3.7%Mid 40%Average
Iron2.4 mg13.2%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium88.1 mg22%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus196 mg19.6%Top 30%High
Potassium0.79 mg0.02%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium14.3 mg0.6%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc2.4 mg15.9%Top 10%Very High
Copper0.79 mg39.7%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0.79 mg39.7%Top 10%Very High
Selenium7.9 mcg11.3%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate3.1 g1%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber1.6 g6.3%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0.7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5 g10%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0.8 mg
Leucine0.8 mg
Lysine0.8 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.8 mg
Tyrosine0.8 mg
Valine0.8 mg
Arginine0.8 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid1.6 mg
Glutamic Acid1.6 mg
Glycine0.8 mg
Proline0.8 mg
Serine0.8 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11 g17%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.2 g11.1%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat17.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat15.9 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 155 Calories from Fat 125

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 13.9 g 21.4%

Saturated Fat 2.8 g 14%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 5 mg 1.7%

Sodium 18 mg 0.8%

Total Carbohydrates 3.9 g 1.3%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 0.9 g

Protein 6.3 g 12.6%

Vitamin A 1.2% Vitamin C 31.7%

Calcium 4.7% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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