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Mozzarella vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mozzarella and potato chips different?

  • Mozzarella is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12, while potato chips are higher in vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, copper, vitamin B3, and fiber.
  • Mozzarella covers your daily need for calcium, 71% more than potato chips.
  • Potato chips have a higher glycemic index (56) than mozzarella (27).

Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium 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 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
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 +2945.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +187.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +217.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +93.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +157.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1242.1%
Contains more IronIron +552%
Contains more CopperCopper +1033.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%

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% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5973.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +735%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3089.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +725%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1127.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +103.8%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 12.17g 78%
Calcium 731mg 24mg 71%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 9.11mg 60%
Phosphorus 524mg 165mg 51%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.66mg 45%
Protein 27.5g 7g 41%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg 38%
Potassium 95mg 1275mg 35%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg 35%
Copper 0.027mg 0.306mg 31%
Fats 17.1g 34.6g 27%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 3.827mg 23%
Histidine 153mg 22%
Manganese 0.44mg 19%
Fiber 0g 4.8g 19%
Zinc 3.13mg 1.09mg 19%
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 22.1µg 17%
Iron 0.25mg 1.63mg 17%
Carbs 3.1g 52.9g 17%
Vitamin A 137µg 0µg 15%
Selenium 15.7µg 8.1µg 14%
Calories 280kcal 536kcal 13%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.167mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 9.84g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.197mg 11%
Magnesium 26mg 67mg 10%
Folate 9µg 45µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 8%
Choline 18.4mg 37.5mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU 2%
Net carbs 3.1g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 1.23g 0.22g N/A
Sodium 16mg 8mg 0%
Saturated fat 10.867g 10.96g 0%
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 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 ProteinProtein +292.9%
Contains more WaterWater +2526.3%
Contains more FatsFats +102.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1606.5%
Contains more OtherOther +50%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +103.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2291%
~equal in Saturated fat ~10.96g

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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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.