Potato chips vs. Cream of Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are potato chips and cream of Wheat different?
- Potato chips are richer in vitamin E, potassium, vitamin C, copper, vitamin B6, phosphorus, manganese, and vitamin K, while cream of Wheat is higher in iron.
- Potato chips cover your daily need for vitamin E, 61% more than cream of Wheat.
- Cream of Wheat is lower in saturated fat.
- Cream of Wheat has a higher glycemic index (67) than potato chips (56).
Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1016.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +6275% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +611.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +541.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +816.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +131.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +166.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +204.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +45450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +390.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +113.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +22000% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +37.8% |
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:
1.84 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
13.08 g
Water:
84.4 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +280.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14316.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +304.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +718.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4342.1% |
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
0.038 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.134 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +29718.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +8982.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 0.134g | 80% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 0.02mg | 61% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 0.24g | 53% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 0.038g | 50% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 4.96mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 20mg | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 0mg | 35% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.043mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.309mg | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 232µg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 0.033g | 25% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 62kcal | 24% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.042mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 18mg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 0.1µg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 0.6g | 17% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 6mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 13.08g | 13% |
| Protein | 7g | 1.84g | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.17mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 3.5µg | 8% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.082mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.232mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 3.093mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 64mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 102mg | 4% |
| Folate | 45µg | 62µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 12.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 0.07g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.089mg | 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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.922g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream of Wheat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)