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Kellogg's Corn Flakes vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Kellogg's Corn Flakes and Potato chips

  • Kellogg's Corn Flakes are higher in Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Potato chips is richer in Vitamin E .
  • Kellogg's Corn Flakes' daily need coverage for Iron is 341% higher.
  • Kellogg's Corn Flakes have less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Corn Flakes 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 Iron +1673%
Contains more Calcium +380%
Contains more Magnesium +71.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.8%
Contains more Potassium +658.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Copper +54.5%
Contains more Manganese +161.9%
Equal in Zinc - 1.09
Equal in Selenium - 8.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1084% 28% 44% 15% 96% 28% 66% 22% 46%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains more Iron +1673%
Contains more Calcium +380%
Contains more Magnesium +71.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.8%
Contains more Potassium +658.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Copper +54.5%
Contains more Manganese +161.9%
Equal in Zinc - 1.09
Equal in Selenium - 8.1

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +702.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +671.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +367.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.2%
Contains more Folate +693.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +7491.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.5%
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 108% 3% 108% 70% 335% 351% 336% 14% 414% 268% 625% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +702.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +671.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +367.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.2%
Contains more Folate +693.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +7491.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +59%
Contains more Water +97.9%
Contains more Other +17.8%
Contains more Fats +8550%
Equal in Protein - 7
8% 84% 4% 4%
Protein: 7.5 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 84.1 g
Water: 3.76 g
Other: 4.24 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 Carbs +59%
Contains more Water +97.9%
Contains more Other +17.8%
Contains more Fats +8550%
Equal in Protein - 7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14586.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6109.2%
31% 18% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.196 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14586.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6109.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Corn Flakes Potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 80.8g 48.1g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Protein 7.5g 7g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Fats 0.4g 34.6g Potato chips
Carbs 84.1g 52.9g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Calories 357kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Sugar 9.5g 0.22g Potato chips
Fiber 3.3g 4.8g Potato chips
Calcium 5mg 24mg Potato chips
Iron 28.9mg 1.63mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Magnesium 39mg 67mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 102mg 165mg Potato chips
Potassium 168mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 729mg 8mg Potato chips
Zinc 1mg 1.09mg Potato chips
Copper 0.198mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.168mg 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.3µg 8.1µg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin A 1786IU 0IU Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin A RAE 490µg 0µg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin E 0.12mg 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 143IU 0IU Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin D 3.6µg 0µg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin C 21mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 1.34mg 0.167mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B2 1.52mg 0.197mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B3 17.9mg 3.827mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B5 0.229mg 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 1.79mg 0.66mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Folate 357µg 45µg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B12 5µg 0µg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin K 0µg 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.227mg 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.25mg 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 1.044mg 0.419mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Lysine 0.079mg 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.136mg 0.11mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Phenylalanine 0.374mg 0.31mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Valine 0.306mg 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 0.17mg 153mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 0.116g 10.96g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Monounsaturated Fat 0.067g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.196g 12.17g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kellogg's Corn Flakes 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
219%
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
59%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 721mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Kellogg's Corn Flakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.844g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Kellogg's Corn Flakes is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Kellogg's Corn Flakes is relatively richer in vitamins
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. 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.

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