Cheeseburger vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cheeseburgers and potato chips
- Cheeseburgers have more vitamin B12 and selenium; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, copper, and vitamin K.
- Potato chips cover your daily vitamin E needs 57% more than cheeseburgers.
- Potato chips contain less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 | +395.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +66.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +128.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +142% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +157.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +550.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +175.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +39.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +75.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +84.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1651.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +189.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +426.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +29.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.658g | 12.17g | 70% |
| Vitamin E | 0.52mg | 9.11mg | 57% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 31.1mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.66mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.76µg | 0µg | 32% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 1275mg | 32% |
| Fats | 14.72g | 34.6g | 31% |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.306mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 515mg | 8mg | 22% |
| Histidine | 0.445mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 19.6µg | 8.1µg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 6.473g | 10.96g | 20% |
| Protein | 16.51g | 7g | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 22.1µg | 15% |
| Iron | 2.71mg | 1.63mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.197mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 1.09mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 4.8g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.413g | 9.84g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.293mg | 0.167mg | 11% |
| Calories | 308kcal | 536kcal | 11% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 24mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 67mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.217mg | 3.827mg | 9% |
| Starch | 19.87g | 8% | |
| Carbs | 28.03g | 52.9g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Folate | 70µg | 45µg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.316mg | 0.44mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.402mg | 3% |
| Choline | 28.9mg | 37.5mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.94g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 161mg | 165mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.03g | 48.1g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 0.22g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.57g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.155mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.571mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.755mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.316mg | 0.419mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.784mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.377mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.755mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.881mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.322g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +135.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1933.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +135.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +88.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.658 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 | -40.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +81.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +634% |
