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Potato chips vs. Cheese popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Potato chips and Cheese popcorn

  • Potato chips is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Copper, however, Cheese popcorn is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Fiber.
  • Cheese popcorn's daily need coverage for Sodium is 38% higher.
  • Potato chips has 62 times more Vitamin C than Cheese popcorn. While Potato chips has 31.1mg of Vitamin C, Cheese popcorn has only 0.5mg.
  • Cheese popcorn has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor.

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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 more Potassium +388.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Copper +118.6%
Contains more Calcium +370.8%
Contains more Iron +37.4%
Contains more Magnesium +35.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.8%
Contains more Zinc +84.4%
Contains more Manganese +62%
Contains more Selenium +48.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 85% 65% 155% 24% 116% 55% 47% 93% 66%
Contains more Potassium +388.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Copper +118.6%
Contains more Calcium +370.8%
Contains more Iron +37.4%
Contains more Magnesium +35.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.8%
Contains more Zinc +84.4%
Contains more Manganese +62%
Contains more Selenium +48.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +6120%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.9%
Contains more Folate +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +169.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 77% 0% 2% 31% 56% 28% 28% 55% 9% 67% 21%
Contains more Vitamin E +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +6120%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.9%
Contains more Folate +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +169.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +32.9%
Contains more Water +31.6%
Equal in Fats - 33.2
Equal in Carbs - 51.6
Equal in Other - 3.4
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
9% 33% 52% 3% 3%
Protein: 9.3 g
Fats: 33.2 g
Carbs: 51.6 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Protein +32.9%
Contains more Water +31.6%
Equal in Fats - 33.2
Equal in Carbs - 51.6
Equal in Other - 3.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.7
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 6.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.37 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.7

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Cheese popcorn Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 41.7g Potato chips
Protein 7g 9.3g Cheese popcorn
Fats 34.6g 33.2g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 51.6g Potato chips
Calories 536kcal 526kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g 0.79g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 9.9g Cheese popcorn
Calcium 24mg 113mg Cheese popcorn
Iron 1.63mg 2.24mg Cheese popcorn
Magnesium 67mg 91mg Cheese popcorn
Phosphorus 165mg 361mg Cheese popcorn
Potassium 1275mg 261mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 889mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 2.01mg Cheese popcorn
Copper 0.306mg 0.14mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.713mg Cheese popcorn
Selenium 8.1µg 12µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin A 0IU 140IU Cheese popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 8µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin E 9.11mg 3.82mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0.5mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.124mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.241mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 1.453mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.461mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.235mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 11µg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.53µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin K 22.1µg 8.2µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.094mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg 0.417mg Cheese popcorn
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.402mg Cheese popcorn
Leucine 0.419mg 1.024mg Cheese popcorn
Lysine 0.424mg 0.443mg Cheese popcorn
Methionine 0.11mg 0.191mg Cheese popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.405mg Cheese popcorn
Valine 0.392mg 0.489mg Cheese popcorn
Histidine 153mg 0.252mg Potato chips
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 6.41g Cheese popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 9.7g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 15.37g Cheese popcorn

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Low Calories 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
59%
Potato chips
31%
Cheese popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
74%
Cheese popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 881mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/nutrients
  2. Cheese popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167960/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.