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Potato chips vs. Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Potato chips and Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp?

  • Potato chips is richer in Vitamin E , yet Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Zinc.
  • Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 208% higher.
  • Potato chips has 23 times more Vitamin E than Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp. Potato chips has 9.11mg of Vitamin E , while Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp has 0.4mg.

We used Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp types in this comparison.

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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 +501.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Copper +53%
Contains more Iron +452.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.6%
Contains more Zinc +588.1%
Contains more Selenium +145.7%
Equal in Calcium - 24
Equal in Magnesium - 72
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 8% 338% 52% 102% 19% 78% 205% 67% 0% 109%
Contains more Potassium +501.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Copper +53%
Contains more Iron +452.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.6%
Contains more Zinc +588.1%
Contains more Selenium +145.7%
Equal in Calcium - 24
Equal in Magnesium - 72

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 +2177.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1741.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +648.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +610.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +336.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157.6%
Contains more Folate +640%
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 150% 8% 99% 0% 313% 324% 314% 0% 393% 250% 625% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +2177.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1741.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +648.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +610.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +336.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157.6%
Contains more Folate +640%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +592%
Contains more Other +24.1%
Contains more Carbs +56.9%
Contains more Water +31.6%
Equal in Protein - 6.6
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
7% 5% 83% 3% 3%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 83 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 2.9 g
Contains more Fats +592%
Contains more Other +24.1%
Contains more Carbs +56.9%
Contains more Water +31.6%
Equal in Protein - 6.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +478.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +615.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
21% 40% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.7 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +478.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +615.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%

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 Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 78.6g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Protein 7g 6.6g Potato chips
Fats 34.6g 5g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 83g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Calories 536kcal 390kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g 34.7g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 4.4g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 24mg
Iron 1.63mg 9mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Magnesium 67mg 72mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Phosphorus 165mg 237mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Potassium 1275mg 212mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 596mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 7.5mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Copper 0.306mg 0.2mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 19.9µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin A 0IU 2500IU Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 740µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.4mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 0IU 133IU Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin D 0µg 3.3µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 1.25mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 1.4mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 16.7mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B5 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 1.7mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Folate 45µg 333µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B12 0µg 5µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin K 22.1µg 1.2µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg Potato chips
Trans Fat 0.5g Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 0.9g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 1.7g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 1.7g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
206%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
97%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 588mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174628/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.