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Cherry vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cherries and potato chips

  • Cherries have more vitamin A; however, potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin E for potato chips is 60% higher.
  • Cherries are lower in saturated fat.
  • Potato chips have a higher glycemic index than cherries.

Food types used in this article are Cherries, sour, red, raw 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.
Cherry
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 4.8% 15% 12% 35% 2.7% 6.4% 0.39% 15% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -62.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +644.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +637%
Contains more IronIron +409.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +194.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +990%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1000%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +292.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Cherry
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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 33% 21% 1.4% 0% 7.5% 9.2% 7.5% 8.6% 10% 0% 5.3% 6% 3.3%
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 CVitamin C +211%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12914.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +456.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +392.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +856.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +181.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +952.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +462.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +514.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cherry
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12% 86%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 12.18 g
Water: 86.13 g
Other: 0.39 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 WaterWater +4433.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +600%
Contains more FatsFats +11433.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +334.3%
Contains more OtherOther +823.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cherry
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28% 34% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.068 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.09 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 -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13422.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cherry Potato chips
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cherry Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 12.17g 81%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 9.11mg 60%
Fats 0.3g 34.6g 53%
Saturated fat 0.068g 10.96g 50%
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.66mg 47%
Potassium 173mg 1275mg 32%
Calories 50kcal 536kcal 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0.082g 9.84g 24%
Vitamin C 10mg 31.1mg 23%
Histidine 153mg 22%
Copper 0.104mg 0.306mg 22%
Phosphorus 15mg 165mg 21%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 3.827mg 21%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 22.1µg 17%
Iron 0.32mg 1.63mg 16%
Selenium 0µg 8.1µg 15%
Magnesium 9mg 67mg 14%
Carbs 12.18g 52.9g 14%
Manganese 0.112mg 0.44mg 14%
Fiber 1.6g 4.8g 13%
Protein 1g 7g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.197mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.167mg 11%
Zinc 0.1mg 1.09mg 9%
Folate 8µg 45µg 9%
Vitamin A 64µg 0µg 7%
Choline 6.1mg 37.5mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.402mg 5%
Fructose 3.51g 4%
Calcium 16mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 10.58g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 8.49g 0.22g N/A
Sodium 3mg 8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cherry 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
9%
Cherry
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Cherry
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.27g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry
Cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.892g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Cherry
Cherry is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173954/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.