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

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Differences between cheese popcorn and potato chips

  • Cheese popcorn is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B12, and fiber; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, and copper.
  • Cheese popcorn's daily need coverage for sodium is 38% higher.
  • Potato chips have less sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 65% 34% 23% 84% 47% 55% 155% 116% 93% 65%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +35.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +370.8%
Contains more IronIron +37.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +118.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +62%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +48.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +388.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +118.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%

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.
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 1.7% 2.7% 76% 0% 31% 56% 27% 28% 54% 66% 21% 8.3% 8.3%
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 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6120%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +163.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +180.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +169.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +309.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +145.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 +32.9%
Contains more WaterWater +31.6%
~equal in Fats ~34.6g
~equal in Carbs ~52.9g
~equal in Other ~3.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.37 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 -41.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~9.84g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese popcorn Potato chips DV% diff.
Sodium 889mg 8mg 38%
Vitamin E 3.82mg 9.11mg 35%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 31.1mg 34%
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.66mg 33%
Potassium 261mg 1275mg 30%
Phosphorus 361mg 165mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 0µg 22%
Histidine 0.252mg 153mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 15.37g 12.17g 21%
Saturated fat 6.41g 10.96g 21%
Fiber 9.9g 4.8g 20%
Copper 0.14mg 0.306mg 18%
Vitamin B3 1.453mg 3.827mg 15%
Manganese 0.713mg 0.44mg 12%
Vitamin K 8.2µg 22.1µg 12%
Calcium 113mg 24mg 9%
Folate 11µg 45µg 9%
Iron 2.24mg 1.63mg 8%
Zinc 2.01mg 1.09mg 8%
Selenium 12µg 8.1µg 7%
Magnesium 91mg 67mg 6%
Protein 9.3g 7g 5%
Choline 15.3mg 37.5mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.124mg 0.167mg 4%
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.197mg 3%
Fats 33.2g 34.6g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.461mg 0.402mg 1%
Calories 526kcal 536kcal 1%
Vitamin A 8µg 0µg 1%
Carbs 51.6g 52.9g 0%
Net carbs 41.7g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 0.79g 0.22g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 9.7g 9.84g 0%
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.417mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.402mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 1.024mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.443mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.489mg 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese popcorn 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
29%
Cheese popcorn
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Cheese popcorn
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
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 richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
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

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. Cheese popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167960/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.