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Potato chips vs. Cream of Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato chips and Cream of Rice different?

  • Potato chips is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin C, Copper, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Vitamin K, however, Cream of Rice is richer in Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Potato chips is 61% higher.
  • Cream of Rice has less Saturated Fat.

Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Cereals, CREAM OF RICE, cooked with water, with salt are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Calcium +2300%
Contains more Magnesium +2133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +870.6%
Contains more Potassium +6275%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Zinc +581.3%
Contains more Copper +800%
Contains more Manganese +205.6%
Contains more Selenium +170%
Contains more Iron +142.9%
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 1% 149% 3% 8% 2% 23% 5% 12% 19% 17%
Contains more Calcium +2300%
Contains more Magnesium +2133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +870.6%
Contains more Potassium +6275%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Zinc +581.3%
Contains more Copper +800%
Contains more Manganese +205.6%
Contains more Selenium +170%
Contains more Iron +142.9%

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 +45450%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +994.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +268.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +428.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2344.4%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 0% 1% 0% 0% 18% 5% 20% 5% 7% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +45450%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +994.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +268.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +428.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2344.4%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +677.8%
Contains more Fats +34500%
Contains more Carbs +360%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Water +4505.3%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
12% 88%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 11.5 g
Water: 87.5 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +677.8%
Contains more Fats +34500%
Contains more Carbs +360%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Water +4505.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31641.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44974.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
26% 40% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.027 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31641.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44974.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Cream of Rice Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 11.4g Potato chips
Protein 7g 0.9g Potato chips
Fats 34.6g 0.1g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 11.5g Potato chips
Calories 536kcal 52kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g 0.04g Cream of Rice
Fiber 4.8g 0.1g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 1mg Potato chips
Iron 1.63mg 3.96mg Cream of Rice
Magnesium 67mg 3mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 17mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 20mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 173mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 0.16mg Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg 0.034mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.144mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 3µg Potato chips
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.02mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.071mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.018mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 1.039mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.076mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.027mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 3µg Potato chips
Vitamin K 22.1µg 0µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.013mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg 0.044mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.015mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg 0.073mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg 0.037mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg 0.026mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.037mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg 0.057mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg 0.026mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 0.02g Cream of Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 0.031g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.027g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato chips Cream of Rice
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
5%
Cream of Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
23%
Cream of Rice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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 of Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173914/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.