Cheese vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between cheese and corn chips
- Cheese has more calcium, vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and zinc; however, corn chips have more vitamin E.
- Cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 73% more.
- Corn chips are lower in cholesterol.
- Corn chips have a higher glycemic index than cheese.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, cheddar and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain.
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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 | +414.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +182.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +134.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +275% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +166.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +89.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +757.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +236.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1133.3% |
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 | +10900% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +448.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +115.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +237.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +918.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +62.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1327.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +153% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +162.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 16.438g | 100% |
| Saturated fat | 18.867g | 4.331g | 66% |
| Calcium | 710mg | 138mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 0µg | 46% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 7.23mg | 43% |
| Selenium | 28.5µg | 7.6µg | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 455mg | 194mg | 37% |
| Vitamin A | 330µg | 3µg | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 0mg | 33% |
| Protein | 22.87g | 6.17g | 33% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.078mg | 27% |
| Zinc | 3.64mg | 1.29mg | 21% |
| Starch | 51.36g | 21% | |
| Carbs | 3.09g | 56.9g | 18% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4g | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.333mg | 13% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 1.2mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 72mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.101mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.167mg | 8% |
| Calories | 404kcal | 538kcal | 7% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 514mg | 6% |
| Folate | 27µg | 8µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 0.842mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.19mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 6.3µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.047mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 144mg | 2% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 12.1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 33.31g | 33.36g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.09g | 52.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.48g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | 0.088g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.246g | 9.134g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 0.235mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.939mg | 0.803mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.025mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 0.322mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.404mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 16.036g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
Other:
3.71 g
Protein:
6.17 g
Fats:
33.36 g
Carbs:
56.9 g
Water:
1.07 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +270.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3359.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1741.4% |
~equal in
Fats
~33.36g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.421 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
16.438 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1056.8% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~9.134g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.26 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0.12 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.1 g
Starch:
51.36 g
Sucrose:
0.27 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
~equal in
Fructose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
