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Potato chips vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between potato chips and gouda cheese

  • Potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and potassium, while gouda cheese has more calcium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
  • Gouda cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 68% more than potato chips.
  • The amount of saturated fat in potato chips is lower.
  • Gouda cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of gouda cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of potato chips is 56.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Cheese, gouda.

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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 21% 210% 11% 9% 12% 106% 234% 107% 1.4% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +131%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +953.7%
Contains more IronIron +579.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +750%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2816.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +257.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +230.9%
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.
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% 55% 4.8% 7.5% 7.5% 77% 1.2% 20% 18% 193% 5.8% 16% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3695.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +456.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5974.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +725%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +860.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +114.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69.5%
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
25% 27% 2% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.94 g
Fats: 27.44 g
Carbs: 2.22 g
Water: 41.46 g
Other: 3.94 g
Contains more FatsFats +26.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2282.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +256.3%
Contains more WaterWater +2082.1%
~equal in Other ~3.94g

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
68% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.614 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.657 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1752.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Gouda cheese DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.657g 77%
Calcium 24mg 700mg 68%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.54µg 64%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.24mg 59%
Phosphorus 165mg 546mg 54%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.08mg 45%
Cholesterol 0mg 114mg 38%
Protein 7g 24.94g 36%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg 35%
Sodium 8mg 819mg 35%
Potassium 1275mg 121mg 34%
Saturated fat 10.96g 17.614g 30%
Copper 0.306mg 0.036mg 30%
Zinc 1.09mg 3.9mg 26%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.063mg 24%
Histidine 153mg 1.032mg 22%
Manganese 0.44mg 0.011mg 19%
Fiber 4.8g 0g 19%
Vitamin A 0µg 165µg 18%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 2.3µg 17%
Carbs 52.9g 2.22g 17%
Iron 1.63mg 0.24mg 17%
Selenium 8.1µg 14.5µg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.03mg 11%
Fats 34.6g 27.44g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.334mg 11%
Magnesium 67mg 29mg 9%
Calories 536kcal 356kcal 9%
Folate 45µg 21µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 7.747g 5%
Choline 37.5mg 15.4mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.34mg 1%
Net carbs 48.1g 2.22g N/A
Sugar 0.22g 2.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0.93mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 1.306mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 2.564mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 2.654mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.719mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 1.431mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 1.806mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Gouda cheese
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
32%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 811mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.654g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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.

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. Gouda cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171241/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.