Banana Chips vs Potato Chips: Which Is More Unhealthy?

By Bharati Kumari
28 Oct 2023, 19:30 IST

Potato chips have gained notoriety, while banana chips are hailed as a healthy alternative. If you also think the same, then this comparison will shock you.

BANANA CHIPS

Banana chips are dehydrated pieces of bananas that are deep-fried and tossed with spices and preservatives.

CALORIES

100 grams of potato chips and banana chips, both of which contain around 500 calories. Neither of these is a good option for weight loss.

FAT

One cup of banana chips has as much as 21 grammes of saturated fat. Meanwhile, potato chips only have 8 grammes of the same.

FIBRE

1 cup of banana only contains 5.5 grammes of fibre, which isn't a lot more than potato chips' 3.2 g of fibre.

SUGAR

Banana chips and potato chips can have varied amounts of sugar depending on the spices and condiments used.

CONCLUSION

Neither of the two is healthy. However, baked chips are comparatively a much better option.