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

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Differences between potato chips and cream pie

  • Potato chips are higher than cream pie in vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, copper, vitamin B3, fiber, phosphorus, manganese, and magnesium.
  • Potato chips' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 53% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Pie, chocolate creme, commercially prepared.

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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 14% 20% 14% 56% 39% 12% 34% 35% 21% 33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +252.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +691.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +159.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +147.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +108.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +173.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +35%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175%
~equal in Iron ~1.49mg

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% 15% 22% 1.5% 22% 32% 11% 14% 4.6% 15% 24% 14% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +735.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +532.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +132.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +136.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
4% 22% 38% 34%
Protein: 4.15 g
Fats: 22.41 g
Carbs: 38.44 g
Water: 33.92 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +68.7%
Contains more FatsFats +54.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.6%
Contains more OtherOther +233.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1685.3%

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
59% 35% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.449 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.336 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.149 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -12%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +34.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +959.2%

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 pie
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Cream pie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 1.149g 73%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 1.09mg 53%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.02mg 49%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg 35%
Potassium 1275mg 161mg 33%
Histidine 153mg 22%
Copper 0.306mg 0.118mg 21%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.605mg 20%
Fats 34.6g 22.41g 19%
Fiber 4.8g 0.8g 16%
Phosphorus 165mg 79mg 12%
Manganese 0.44mg 0.161mg 12%
Sodium 8mg 266mg 11%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 9.5µg 11%
Magnesium 67mg 19mg 11%
Calories 536kcal 353kcal 9%
Folate 45µg 19µg 7%
Saturated fat 10.96g 12.449g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.087mg 7%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.44mg 6%
Protein 7g 4.15g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 7.336g 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 46µg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg 5%
Carbs 52.9g 38.44g 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg 4%
Calcium 24mg 66mg 4%
Choline 37.5mg 17.9mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.14mg 4%
Selenium 8.1µg 6µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.232mg 3%
Iron 1.63mg 1.49mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 48.1g 37.64g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 0.22g 27.39g N/A
Trans fat 2.49g 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 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Cream pie
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
14%
Cream pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
28%
Cream pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 258mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.489g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream pie
Cream pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream pie
Cream pie is cheaper (difference - $2)

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 pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175014/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.