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Cream of Rice vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cream of Rice and Potato chips different?

  • Cream of Rice is higher in Iron, however, Potato chips is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin C, Copper, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Potato chips is 61% higher.
  • Cream of Rice contains 2 times more Iron than Potato chips. While Cream of Rice contains 3.96mg of Iron, Potato chips contains only 1.63mg.
  • Cream of Rice has less Saturated Fat.

Cereals, CREAM OF RICE, cooked with water, with salt and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Iron +142.9%
Contains more Calcium +2300%
Contains more Magnesium +2133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +870.6%
Contains more Potassium +6275%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Zinc +581.3%
Contains more Copper +800%
Contains more Manganese +205.6%
Contains more Selenium +170%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 149% 3% 8% 2% 23% 5% 12% 19% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains more Iron +142.9%
Contains more Calcium +2300%
Contains more Magnesium +2133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +870.6%
Contains more Potassium +6275%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Zinc +581.3%
Contains more Copper +800%
Contains more Manganese +205.6%
Contains more Selenium +170%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +45450%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +994.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +268.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +428.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2344.4%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 18% 5% 20% 5% 7% 3% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin E +45450%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +994.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +268.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +428.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2344.4%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +4505.3%
Contains more Protein +677.8%
Contains more Fats +34500%
Contains more Carbs +360%
Contains more Other +∞%
12% 88%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 11.5 g
Water: 87.5 g
Other: 0 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 Water +4505.3%
Contains more Protein +677.8%
Contains more Fats +34500%
Contains more Carbs +360%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31641.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44974.1%
26% 40% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.027 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31641.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44974.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cream of Rice Potato chips
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Cream of Rice Potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 48.1g Potato chips
Protein 0.9g 7g Potato chips
Fats 0.1g 34.6g Potato chips
Carbs 11.5g 52.9g Potato chips
Calories 52kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.04g 0.22g Cream of Rice
Fiber 0.1g 4.8g Potato chips
Calcium 1mg 24mg Potato chips
Iron 3.96mg 1.63mg Cream of Rice
Magnesium 3mg 67mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 17mg 165mg Potato chips
Potassium 20mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 173mg 8mg Potato chips
Zinc 0.16mg 1.09mg Potato chips
Copper 0.034mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.144mg 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 3µg 8.1µg Potato chips
Vitamin E 0.02mg 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.167mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.197mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 1.039mg 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.076mg 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Folate 3µg 45µg Potato chips
Vitamin K 0µg 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.044mg 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.015mg 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.073mg 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.037mg 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.026mg 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.057mg 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 0.026mg 153mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 0.02g 10.96g Cream of Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 12.17g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cream of Rice Potato chips
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
5%
Cream of Rice
59%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cream of Rice
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Cream of Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173914/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.