Cheese sandwich vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cheese sandwich and potato chips
- Cheese sandwich has more phosphorus, selenium, manganese, calcium, and vitamin B2; however, potato chips have more vitamin C, vitamin B6, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for cheese sandwich is 36% higher.
- Potato chips have 9 times less calcium than cheese sandwich. Cheese sandwich has 204mg of calcium, while potato chips have 24mg.
- Potato chips are lower in sodium.
Food types used in this article are Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling 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 | +750% |
| Contains more IronIron | +60.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +131.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +146.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +24.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +316.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +91.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +114.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +116.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +54.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1973.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +152.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.8 g
Fats:
25 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
3.2 g
Other:
3.8 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +68.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +38.4% |
~equal in
Carbs
~52.9g
~equal in
Other
~3.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.166 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 | -62.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +32.8% |
~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.
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 839mg | 8mg | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 31.1mg | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 382mg | 165mg | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 4.129g | 10.96g | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.261mg | 0.66mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 306mg | 1275mg | 29% |
| Selenium | 24.3µg | 8.1µg | 29% |
| Manganese | 1.083mg | 0.44mg | 28% |
| Histidine | 0.219mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.166g | 12.17g | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.427mg | 0.197mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 204mg | 24mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.358mg | 0.167mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.16mg | 0.306mg | 16% |
| Fats | 25g | 34.6g | 15% |
| Iron | 2.62mg | 1.63mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 4.8g | 7% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 7% | |
| Protein | 9.8g | 7g | 6% |
| Folate | 64µg | 45µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.185mg | 3.827mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.622mg | 0.402mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 67mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 1.09mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 58.2g | 52.9g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Calories | 497kcal | 536kcal | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.351g | 9.84g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 55.1g | 48.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.298mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.383mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.698mg | 0.419mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.344mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.167mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.472mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.438mg | 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
32%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 831mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.831g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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