Blue cheese vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between blue cheese and potato chips
- Blue cheese has more vitamin B12, calcium, and phosphorus; however, potato chips are higher in vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, and copper.
- Potato chips cover your daily vitamin E needs 59% more than blue cheese.
- Potato chips have less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, blue and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +2100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +144% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +134.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +79% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +191.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +398% |
| Contains more IronIron | +425.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +665% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4788.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +93.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +330.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3544% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +475.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +276.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +297.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +820.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +143.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.4 g
Fats:
28.74 g
Carbs:
2.34 g
Water:
42.41 g
Other:
5.11 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +205.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2132.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2160.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.8 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +26.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1421.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.8g | 12.17g | 76% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 9.11mg | 59% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.22µg | 0µg | 51% |
| Calcium | 528mg | 24mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 1146mg | 8mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.66mg | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 31.1mg | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 18.669g | 10.96g | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 387mg | 165mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 256mg | 1275mg | 30% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.306mg | 30% |
| Protein | 21.4g | 7g | 29% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.729mg | 0.402mg | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 0mg | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 198µg | 0µg | 22% |
| Histidine | 0.758mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.8g | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.44mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.016mg | 3.827mg | 18% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 1.63mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 2.34g | 52.9g | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 22.1µg | 16% |
| Zinc | 2.66mg | 1.09mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.197mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 8.1µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.167mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 67mg | 10% |
| Fats | 28.74g | 34.6g | 9% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 536kcal | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.778g | 9.84g | 5% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 37.5mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Folate | 36µg | 45µg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 2.34g | 48.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 0.22g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.312mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.785mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.124mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.919mg | 0.419mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.852mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.584mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.087mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.556mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
41%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1138mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.709g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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