Potato chips vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between potato chips and fontina
- Potato chips are higher in vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, and copper; however, fontina is richer in vitamin B12 and calcium.
- Fontina's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 70% higher.
- Potato chips have less saturated fat.
- Fontina has a lower glycemic index (27) than potato chips (56).
The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Cheese, fontina.
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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 | +378.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1892.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +608.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1124% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3042.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2191.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +221.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +109.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +79% |
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 | +3274.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +695.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2451.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +695.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +750% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +650% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +143.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
25.6 g
Fats:
31.14 g
Carbs:
1.55 g
Water:
37.92 g
Other:
3.79 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3312.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +265.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1895.8% |
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Fats
~31.14g
~equal in
Other
~3.79g
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
19.196 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.654 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +635.8% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.68µg | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 1.654g | 70% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 0.27mg | 59% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 550mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.083mg | 44% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 116mg | 39% |
| Protein | 7g | 25.6g | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 19.196g | 37% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 64mg | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 0mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 800mg | 34% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.025mg | 31% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 261µg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 346mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 0.15mg | 23% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.959mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 3.5mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 0g | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.014mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 0.23mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 1.55g | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 2.6µg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 14mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 14.5µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.021mg | 12% |
| Folate | 45µg | 6µg | 10% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 389kcal | 7% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 31.14g | 5% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 15.4mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 23IU | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 8.687g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.429mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.204mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 1.55g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 1.55g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.361mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0.935mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 1.384mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 2.664mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 2.328mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 1.497mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 1.926mg | 0% |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 792mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.236g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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