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Potato chips vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between potato chips and port Salut

  • Potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, and copper; however, port Salut is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
  • Port Salut covers your daily calcium needs 63% more than potato chips.
  • Potato chips have less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of potato chips is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Cheese, port de salut.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 195% 12% 16% 7.3% 71% 154% 70% 1.4% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +179.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +837.5%
Contains more IronIron +279.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1290.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2608.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +138.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +118.2%
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%
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% 105% 4.8% 7.5% 3.5% 55% 1.1% 13% 12% 188% 6% 14% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3695.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1092.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6278.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1145.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +820.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.8%
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
24% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 23.78 g
Fats: 28.2 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 45.45 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more FatsFats +22.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +9180.7%
Contains more OtherOther +80%
Contains more ProteinProtein +239.7%
Contains more WaterWater +2292.1%

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
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.691 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.729 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1569.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~9.338g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Port Salut DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.729g 76%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg 63%
Calcium 24mg 650mg 63%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.24mg 59%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.053mg 47%
Cholesterol 0mg 123mg 41%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg 35%
Vitamin A 0µg 315µg 35%
Protein 7g 23.78g 34%
Potassium 1275mg 136mg 34%
Copper 0.306mg 0.022mg 32%
Phosphorus 165mg 360mg 28%
Saturated fat 10.96g 16.691g 26%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.06mg 24%
Sodium 8mg 534mg 23%
Histidine 153mg 0.686mg 22%
Fiber 4.8g 0g 19%
Manganese 0.44mg 0.011mg 19%
Carbs 52.9g 0.57g 17%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 2.4µg 16%
Iron 1.63mg 0.43mg 15%
Zinc 1.09mg 2.6mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.014mg 13%
Selenium 8.1µg 14.5µg 12%
Fats 34.6g 28.2g 10%
Magnesium 67mg 24mg 10%
Calories 536kcal 352kcal 9%
Folate 45µg 18µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.21mg 4%
Choline 37.5mg 15.4mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.24mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 9.338g 1%
Net carbs 48.1g 0.57g N/A
Sugar 0.22g 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.343mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0.876mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 1.446mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 2.482mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 1.987mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.734mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 1.323mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 1.707mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Port Salut
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
32%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
62%
Port Salut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 526mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.731g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Port Salut
Port Salut 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.

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. Port Salut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170849/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.