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Feta vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between feta and potato chips

  • Feta has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, and phosphorus; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin E, potassium, vitamin C, and copper.
  • Feta covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 70% more than potato chips.
  • Potato chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of feta is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, feta 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.
Feta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
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 +1954.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +164.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +104.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +85.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +252.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1956.5%
Contains more IronIron +150.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +856.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1471.4%

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.
Feta
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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 0% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
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 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 +328.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +140.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4961.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +286.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1127.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +40.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +143.5%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.167mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
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14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 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 +103%
Contains more WaterWater +2806.3%
Contains more OtherOther +44.4%
Contains more FatsFats +62.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1193.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 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 -26.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +112.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1959.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 12.17g 77%
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0µg 70%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 9.11mg 60%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.197mg 50%
Calcium 493mg 24mg 47%
Sodium 917mg 8mg 40%
Potassium 62mg 1275mg 36%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg 35%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Copper 0.032mg 0.306mg 30%
Phosphorus 337mg 165mg 25%
Histidine 0.397mg 153mg 22%
Fats 21.28g 34.6g 20%
Fiber 0g 4.8g 19%
Saturated fat 14.946g 10.96g 18%
Manganese 0.028mg 0.44mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.66mg 18%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 3.827mg 18%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 22.1µg 17%
Carbs 4.09g 52.9g 16%
Zinc 2.88mg 1.09mg 16%
Calories 264kcal 536kcal 14%
Protein 14.21g 7g 14%
Vitamin A 125µg 0µg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.623g 9.84g 13%
Selenium 15µg 8.1µg 13%
Iron 0.65mg 1.63mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.402mg 11%
Magnesium 19mg 67mg 11%
Choline 15.4mg 37.5mg 4%
Folate 32µg 45µg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.167mg 1%
Net carbs 4.09g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 0.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Feta 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
54%
Feta
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 909mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.986g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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.
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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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.