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Potato chips vs. Cream cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between potato chips and cream cracker

  • Potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, and copper; however, cream cracker is richer in iron, folate, vitamin B12, and manganese.
  • Cream cracker's daily need coverage for iron is 72% more.
  • Potato chips contain 10 times more vitamin B6 than cream cracker. Potato chips contain 0.66mg of vitamin B6, while cream cracker contains 0.065mg.
  • Cream cracker contains less saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Crackers, cream, GAMESA SABROSAS.

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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 18% 7.8% 11% 277% 37% 18% 42% 150% 101% 52%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +168%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +888.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +175.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +65.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more IronIron +352.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +76.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.3%
~equal in Calcium ~26mg

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% 0% 32% 0% 75% 55% 95% 28% 15% 58% 45% 112% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +473%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +915.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +23.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +231.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
7% 20% 65% 4% 4%
Protein: 7.01 g
Fats: 20.37 g
Carbs: 64.55 g
Water: 4.45 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more FatsFats +69.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22%
Contains more WaterWater +134.2%
~equal in Protein ~7.01g
~equal in Other ~3.62g

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
29% 58% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.362 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.625 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.45 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +396.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~10.625g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Cream cracker DV% diff.
Iron 1.63mg 7.38mg 72%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 2.45g 65%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 1.59mg 50%
Sodium 8mg 1148mg 50%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.065mg 46%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 35%
Potassium 1275mg 129mg 34%
Folate 45µg 149µg 26%
Saturated fat 10.96g 5.362g 25%
Copper 0.306mg 0.111mg 22%
Fats 34.6g 20.37g 22%
Histidine 153mg 22%
Starch 51.87g 21%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.46µg 19%
Manganese 0.44mg 0.778mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.298mg 11%
Phosphorus 165mg 98mg 10%
Fiber 4.8g 2.4g 10%
Magnesium 67mg 25mg 10%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 5.08mg 8%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.66mg 4%
Carbs 52.9g 64.55g 4%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 17.9µg 4%
Calories 536kcal 484kcal 3%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.24mg 3%
Selenium 8.1µg 9.5µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 10.625g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.462mg 1%
Fructose 0.95g 1%
Protein 7g 7.01g 0%
Net carbs 48.1g 62.15g N/A
Calcium 24mg 26mg 0%
Sugar 0.22g 9.37g N/A
Trans fat 3.969g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.542g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Cream cracker
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
40%
Cream cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
71%
Cream cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1140mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.598g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is cheaper (difference - $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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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. Cream cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167530/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.