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Potato chips vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Potato chips and Cheeseburger

  • Potato chips has more Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, and Vitamin K, however, Cheeseburger is richer in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Potato chips covers your daily Vitamin E needs 57% more than Cheeseburger.
  • Cheeseburger contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 Magnesium +157.7%
Contains more Potassium +550.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Copper +175.7%
Contains more Manganese +39.2%
Contains more Calcium +395.8%
Contains more Iron +66.3%
Contains more Zinc +128.4%
Contains more Selenium +142%
Equal in Phosphorus - 161
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
Contains more Magnesium +157.7%
Contains more Potassium +550.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Copper +175.7%
Contains more Manganese +39.2%
Contains more Calcium +395.8%
Contains more Iron +66.3%
Contains more Zinc +128.4%
Contains more Selenium +142%
Equal in Phosphorus - 161

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +1651.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +426.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.6%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 11% 3% 0% 74% 84% 98% 33% 53% 53% 96% 11%
Contains more Vitamin E +1651.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +426.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.6%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +135.1%
Contains more Carbs +88.7%
Contains more Other +70.6%
Contains more Protein +135.9%
Contains more Water +1933.2%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more Fats +135.1%
Contains more Carbs +88.7%
Contains more Other +70.6%
Contains more Protein +135.9%
Contains more Water +1933.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +634%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.9%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +634%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.9%

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 Cheeseburger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Cheeseburger Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 26.03g Potato chips
Protein 7g 16.51g Cheeseburger
Fats 34.6g 14.72g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 28.03g Potato chips
Calories 536kcal 308kcal Potato chips
Starch 19.87g Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g Cheeseburger
Sugar 0.22g 4.88g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 2g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 119mg Cheeseburger
Iron 1.63mg 2.71mg Cheeseburger
Magnesium 67mg 26mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 161mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 196mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 515mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 2.49mg Cheeseburger
Copper 0.306mg 0.111mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.316mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 19.6µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 0IU 254IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 50µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.52mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.293mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.363mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 5.217mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.545mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.228mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 70µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 22.1µg 4.2µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.155mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.253mg 0.571mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 0.419mg 1.316mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.424mg 0.784mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.11mg 0.377mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.392mg 0.881mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 153mg 0.445mg Potato chips
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg Potato chips
Trans Fat 0.57g Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 6.473g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 5.413g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 1.658g Potato chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Cheeseburger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
59%
Potato chips
44%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 507mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.487g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.