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Potato chips vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between potato chips and feta

  • Potato chips have more vitamin E, potassium, vitamin C, and copper; however, feta is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, and phosphorus.
  • Feta covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 70% more than potato chips.
  • Potato chips contain less sodium.
  • Potato chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of feta is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Cheese, feta.

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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%
Feta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +252.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1956.5%
Contains more IronIron +150.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +856.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1471.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1954.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +164.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +104.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +85.2%

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%
Feta
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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% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4961.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +286.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1127.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +40.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +328.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +140.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.154mg

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
Feta
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14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more FatsFats +62.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1193.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +103%
Contains more WaterWater +2806.3%
Contains more OtherOther +44.4%

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
Feta
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74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -26.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +112.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1959.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Feta DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.591g 77%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.69µg 70%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.18mg 60%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.844mg 50%
Calcium 24mg 493mg 47%
Sodium 8mg 917mg 40%
Potassium 1275mg 62mg 36%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Copper 0.306mg 0.032mg 30%
Phosphorus 165mg 337mg 25%
Histidine 153mg 0.397mg 22%
Fats 34.6g 21.28g 20%
Fiber 4.8g 0g 19%
Saturated fat 10.96g 14.946g 18%
Manganese 0.44mg 0.028mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.424mg 18%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.991mg 18%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 1.8µg 17%
Carbs 52.9g 4.09g 16%
Zinc 1.09mg 2.88mg 16%
Calories 536kcal 264kcal 14%
Protein 7g 14.21g 14%
Vitamin A 0µg 125µg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 4.623g 13%
Selenium 8.1µg 15µg 13%
Iron 1.63mg 0.65mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.967mg 11%
Magnesium 67mg 19mg 11%
Choline 37.5mg 15.4mg 4%
Folate 45µg 32µg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU 2%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.154mg 1%
Net carbs 48.1g 4.09g N/A
Sugar 0.22g 4.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 1.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.368mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.675mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 1.065mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Feta
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
54%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 909mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.986g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.