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.
| 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.
| 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% |
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:
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
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
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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 |
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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%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 645mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.907g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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