Potato chips vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between potato chips and cheese sandwich
- Potato chips have more vitamin C, vitamin B6, and potassium; however, cheese sandwich has more phosphorus, selenium, manganese, calcium, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for cheese sandwich is 36% higher.
- Cheese sandwich has 21 times less vitamin C than potato chips. Potato chips have 31.1mg of vitamin C, while cheese sandwich has 1.5mg.
- Cheese sandwich is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +24.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +316.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +91.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +750% |
| Contains more IronIron | +60.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +131.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +146.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1973.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +152.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +114.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +116.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +54.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
Protein:
9.8 g
Fats:
25 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
3.2 g
Other:
3.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +38.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +68.4% |
~equal in
Carbs
~58.2g
~equal in
Other
~3.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.166 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +32.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.3% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~10.351g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 8mg | 839mg | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 1.5mg | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 382mg | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 4.129g | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.261mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 306mg | 29% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 24.3µg | 29% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 1.083mg | 28% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.219mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 9.166g | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.427mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 204mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.358mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.16mg | 16% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 25g | 15% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 2.62mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 3.1g | 7% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 7% | |
| Protein | 7g | 9.8g | 6% |
| Folate | 45µg | 64µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.12µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 3.185mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.622mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 54mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.87mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 58.2g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 21µg | 2% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 497kcal | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 10.351g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 55.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0.383mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0.698mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0.472mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.438mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
85%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 831mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.831g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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