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Potato chips vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Potato chips and American cheese

  • Potato chips has more Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Potassium, however, American cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from American cheese is 102% higher.
  • Potato chips is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.

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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.
Potato chips
Potato chips
6
:
4
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Iron +158.7%
Contains more Magnesium +157.7%
Contains more Potassium +865.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +565.2%
Contains more Manganese +973.2%
Contains more Calcium +4254.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +288.5%
Contains more Zinc +128.4%
Contains more Selenium +149.4%
Potato chips
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Contains more Iron +158.7%
Contains more Magnesium +157.7%
Contains more Potassium +865.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +565.2%
Contains more Manganese +973.2%
Contains more Calcium +4254.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +288.5%
Contains more Zinc +128.4%
Contains more Selenium +149.4%

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.
Potato chips
Potato chips
7
:
5
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Vitamin E +1038.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1013.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4935.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1122.2%
Contains more Folate +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +750%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.403
Potato chips
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%
American cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1038.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1013.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4935.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1122.2%
Contains more Folate +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +750%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.403

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato chips
Potato chips
2
:
3
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Carbs +1329.7%
Contains more Protein +159%
Contains more Water +1984.7%
Contains more Other +88.1%
Equal in Fats - 31.79
Potato chips
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
American cheese
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more Carbs +1329.7%
Contains more Protein +159%
Contains more Water +1984.7%
Contains more Other +88.1%
Equal in Fats - 31.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato chips
Potato chips
3
:
0
American cheese
American cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +846.3%
Potato chips
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +846.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato chips American cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Potato chips American cheese Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 3.7g Potato chips
Protein 7g 18.13g American cheese
Fats 34.6g 31.79g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 3.7g Potato chips
Calories 536kcal 371kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g 2.26g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 0g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 1045mg American cheese
Iron 1.63mg 0.63mg Potato chips
Magnesium 67mg 26mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 641mg American cheese
Potassium 1275mg 132mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 1671mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 2.49mg American cheese
Copper 0.306mg 0.046mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.041mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 20.2µg American cheese
Vitamin A 0IU 945IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 250µg American cheese
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.8mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg American cheese
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.015mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.234mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.076mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.403mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.054mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 8µg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg American cheese
Vitamin K 22.1µg 2.6µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.232mg American cheese
Threonine 0.253mg 0.772mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.938mg American cheese
Leucine 0.419mg 1.716mg American cheese
Lysine 0.424mg 1.516mg American cheese
Methionine 0.11mg 0.475mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.939mg American cheese
Valine 0.392mg 1.187mg American cheese
Histidine 153mg 0.546mg Potato chips
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg Potato chips
Trans Fat 1.144g Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 18.057g Potato chips
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.021g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 8.236g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 1.286g Potato chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips American cheese
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
59%
Potato chips
32%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1663mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.097g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese 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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.