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Potato chips vs. Brie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between potato chips and brie?

  • Potato chips are higher in vitamin E, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B6, and copper, yet brie is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin B2.
  • Brie's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 69% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in potato chips is lower.
  • The glycemic index of brie is lower.

We used Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Cheese, brie types 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.
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%
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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% 55% 13% 19% 6.3% 65% 81% 82% 4.4% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +235%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +738.8%
Contains more IronIron +226%
Contains more CopperCopper +1510.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1194.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +666.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +118.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +79%

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.
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%
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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% 58% 4.8% 7.5% 18% 120% 7.1% 41% 54% 206% 5.8% 49% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3695.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +138.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +907.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +180.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +860.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +164%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +71.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +44.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
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21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more FatsFats +25%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11655.6%
Contains more OtherOther +33.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +196.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2448.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
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66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.826 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1373.4%

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 Brie
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 Potato chips Brie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.826g 76%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.65µg 69%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.24mg 59%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg 35%
Potassium 1275mg 152mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.235mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg 33%
Copper 0.306mg 0.019mg 32%
Saturated fat 10.96g 17.41g 29%
Protein 7g 20.75g 28%
Sodium 8mg 629mg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.52mg 25%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.38mg 22%
Histidine 153mg 0.716mg 22%
Fiber 4.8g 0g 19%
Vitamin A 0µg 174µg 19%
Manganese 0.44mg 0.034mg 18%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 2.3µg 17%
Carbs 52.9g 0.45g 17%
Calcium 24mg 184mg 16%
Iron 1.63mg 0.5mg 14%
Selenium 8.1µg 14.5µg 12%
Zinc 1.09mg 2.38mg 12%
Fats 34.6g 27.68g 11%
Magnesium 67mg 20mg 11%
Calories 536kcal 334kcal 10%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.07mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.69mg 6%
Folate 45µg 65µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 8.013g 5%
Choline 37.5mg 15.4mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Phosphorus 165mg 188mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Net carbs 48.1g 0.45g N/A
Sugar 0.22g 0.45g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.322mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0.751mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 1.015mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 1.929mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 1.851mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.592mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 1.158mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 1.34mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Brie
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
56%
Potato chips
45%
Brie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
42%
Brie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 621mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.45g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
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. Brie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172177/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.