Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

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

Compare

Summary of differences between potato chips and cottage cheese

  • The amount of vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, copper, vitamin B3, iron, fiber, and manganese in potato chips is higher than in cottage cheese.
  • Potato chips cover your daily need for vitamin E, 60% more than cottage cheese.
  • The amount of saturated fat in cottage cheese is lower.
  • Cottage cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cottage cheese is 10, while the glycemic index of potato chips is 56.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd.

Infographic

Potato chips vs Cottage cheese infographic
Infographic link

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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 25% 9.2% 2.6% 9.7% 11% 68% 47% 0.26% 53%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +737.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1126%
Contains more IronIron +2228.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +955.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +172.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +245.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~159mg

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%
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% 12% 1.6% 1.5% 6.8% 38% 1.9% 33% 11% 54% 0% 9% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +518.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3765.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1334.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
Contains more CholineCholine +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more FatsFats +704.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1465.1%
Contains more OtherOther +155.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.9%
Contains more WaterWater +4099.5%

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
66% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.718 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.123 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1164.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9794.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Cottage cheese DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.123g 80%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.08mg 60%
Fats 34.6g 4.3g 47%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.046mg 47%
Saturated fat 10.96g 1.718g 42%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg 35%
Potassium 1275mg 104mg 34%
Copper 0.306mg 0.029mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 0.778g 23%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.099mg 23%
Calories 536kcal 98kcal 22%
Histidine 153mg 0.326mg 22%
Iron 1.63mg 0.07mg 20%
Fiber 4.8g 0g 19%
Manganese 0.44mg 0.002mg 19%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.43µg 18%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 0µg 18%
Carbs 52.9g 3.38g 17%
Sodium 8mg 364mg 15%
Magnesium 67mg 8mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.027mg 12%
Protein 7g 11.12g 8%
Folate 45µg 12µg 8%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.4mg 6%
Calcium 24mg 83mg 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 37µg 4%
Choline 37.5mg 18.4mg 3%
Selenium 8.1µg 9.7µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.557mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.163mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Phosphorus 165mg 159mg 1%
Net carbs 48.1g 3.38g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 0.22g 2.67g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.147mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0.5mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.591mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 1.116mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0.934mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.269mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.577mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0.748mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Cottage cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
14%
Cottage cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
23%
Cottage cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 356mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.242g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Cottage cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172179/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.