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Potato chips vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between potato chips and cheese

  • Potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin C; however, cheese is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and selenium.
  • Cheese covers your daily calcium needs 69% more than potato chips.
  • Potato chips contain less saturated fat.
  • Potato chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of cheese is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Cheese, cheddar.

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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%
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +148.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1577.6%
Contains more IronIron +1064.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +920%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1529.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2858.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +233.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +175.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +251.9%

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%
Cheese
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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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1183.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +475.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6386.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +820.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.41mg

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
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1612%
Contains more ProteinProtein +226.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1848.4%
~equal in Fats ~33.31g
~equal in Other ~3.71g

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
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +756.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~9.246g

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 Cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Cheese DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 1.421g 72%
Calcium 24mg 710mg 69%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.71mg 56%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg 46%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.066mg 46%
Phosphorus 165mg 455mg 41%
Selenium 8.1µg 28.5µg 37%
Vitamin A 0µg 330µg 37%
Saturated fat 10.96g 18.867g 36%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg 35%
Potassium 1275mg 76mg 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg 33%
Protein 7g 22.87g 32%
Copper 0.306mg 0.03mg 31%
Sodium 8mg 653mg 28%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.059mg 24%
Zinc 1.09mg 3.64mg 23%
Histidine 153mg 0.547mg 22%
Fiber 4.8g 0g 19%
Iron 1.63mg 0.14mg 19%
Manganese 0.44mg 0.027mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.428mg 18%
Carbs 52.9g 3.09g 17%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 2.4µg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.029mg 12%
Magnesium 67mg 27mg 10%
Calories 536kcal 404kcal 7%
Folate 45µg 27µg 5%
Choline 37.5mg 16.5mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Fats 34.6g 33.31g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 9.246g 1%
Net carbs 48.1g 3.09g N/A
Sugar 0.22g 0.48g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.41mg 0%
Trans fat 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 1.074mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 1.404mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Cheese
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
35%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 645mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.907g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.