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Cheese vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cheese and potato chips

  • Cheese has more calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and selenium; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin C.
  • Cheese covers your daily calcium needs 69% more than potato chips.
  • Potato chips contain less cholesterol.
  • Potato chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of cheese is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cheddar 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.
Cheese
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
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 +2858.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +233.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +175.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +251.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +148.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1577.6%
Contains more IronIron +1064.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +920%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1529.6%

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.
Cheese
4
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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1183.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +475.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6386.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +820.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +127.3%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.402mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
3
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 +226.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1848.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1612%
~equal in Fats ~34.6g
~equal in Other ~3.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
0
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 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 -41.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +756.4%
~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 Potato chips
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 12.17g 72%
Calcium 710mg 24mg 69%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 9.11mg 56%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg 46%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.66mg 46%
Phosphorus 455mg 165mg 41%
Selenium 28.5µg 8.1µg 37%
Vitamin A 330µg 0µg 37%
Saturated fat 18.867g 10.96g 36%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg 35%
Potassium 76mg 1275mg 35%
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg 33%
Protein 22.87g 7g 32%
Copper 0.03mg 0.306mg 31%
Sodium 653mg 8mg 28%
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 3.827mg 24%
Zinc 3.64mg 1.09mg 23%
Histidine 0.547mg 153mg 22%
Fiber 0g 4.8g 19%
Iron 0.14mg 1.63mg 19%
Manganese 0.027mg 0.44mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.197mg 18%
Carbs 3.09g 52.9g 17%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 22.1µg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.167mg 12%
Magnesium 27mg 67mg 10%
Calories 404kcal 536kcal 7%
Folate 27µg 45µg 5%
Choline 16.5mg 37.5mg 4%
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Fats 33.31g 34.6g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 9.84g 1%
Net carbs 3.09g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 0.48g 0.22g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.402mg 0%
Trans fat 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0.392mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
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
35%
Cheese
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 645mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.907g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.