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Cream cheese vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cream cheese and potato chips different?

  • Cream cheese is richer in vitamin A, while potato chips are higher in vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, copper, vitamin B3, and fiber.
  • Potato chips cover your daily need for vitamin E, 55% more than cream cheese.
  • Potato chips have a higher glycemic index (56) than cream cheese (0).

Cheese, cream and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted types were used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +304.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +644.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +865.9%
Contains more IronIron +1381.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1600%
Contains more ZincZinc +118%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3900%
~equal in Selenium ~8.1µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +959.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +626.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1078.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +952.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +37.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +2669.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +858.3%
Contains more OtherOther +183.5%
~equal in Fats ~34.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
33% 30% 37%
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 -45.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +720.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 12.17g 71%
Vitamin E 0.86mg 9.11mg 55%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.66mg 46%
Saturated fat 20.213g 10.96g 42%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg 35%
Cholesterol 101mg 0mg 34%
Vitamin A 308µg 0µg 34%
Potassium 132mg 1275mg 34%
Copper 0.018mg 0.306mg 32%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 3.827mg 23%
Histidine 0.175mg 153mg 22%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.44mg 19%
Iron 0.11mg 1.63mg 19%
Fiber 0g 4.8g 19%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 22.1µg 17%
Carbs 5.52g 52.9g 16%
Magnesium 9mg 67mg 14%
Sodium 314mg 8mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.167mg 12%
Folate 9µg 45µg 9%
Calories 350kcal 536kcal 9%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Phosphorus 107mg 165mg 8%
Calcium 97mg 24mg 7%
Zinc 0.5mg 1.09mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.197mg 3%
Choline 27.2mg 37.5mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 8.907g 9.84g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.402mg 2%
Protein 6.15g 7g 2%
Selenium 8.6µg 8.1µg 1%
Fats 34.44g 34.6g 0%
Net carbs 5.52g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 3.76g 0.22g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0.392mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Potato chips
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
21%
Cream cheese
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.253g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)

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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/nutrients
  2. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.