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Potato chips vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between potato chips and Limburger

  • Potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, and copper; however, Limburger is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
  • Potato chips cover your daily vitamin E needs 59% more than Limburger.
  • Potato chips have less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of potato chips is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Cheese, limburger.

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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 15% 149% 11% 4.9% 7% 57% 168% 104% 5% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +219%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +896.1%
Contains more IronIron +1153.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1357.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1057.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1970.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +92.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +138.2%
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% 113% 4.6% 7.5% 20% 116% 3% 71% 20% 130% 5.8% 44% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3860.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +667.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +860.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +192.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.9%

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
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more FatsFats +27%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10695.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +186.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2448.4%
~equal in Other ~3.79g

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
65% 33% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.746 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.495 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2358.6%

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 Limburger
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 Limburger DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.495g 78%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.23mg 59%
Calcium 24mg 497mg 47%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.086mg 44%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.04µg 43%
Vitamin A 0µg 340µg 38%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg 35%
Potassium 1275mg 128mg 34%
Sodium 8mg 800mg 34%
Phosphorus 165mg 393mg 33%
Copper 0.306mg 0.021mg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg 30%
Protein 7g 20.05g 26%
Saturated fat 10.96g 16.746g 26%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.503mg 24%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.158mg 23%
Histidine 153mg 0.578mg 22%
Fiber 4.8g 0g 19%
Iron 1.63mg 0.13mg 19%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 2.3µg 17%
Carbs 52.9g 0.49g 17%
Manganese 0.44mg 0.038mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 1.177mg 16%
Selenium 8.1µg 14.5µg 12%
Fats 34.6g 27.25g 11%
Magnesium 67mg 21mg 11%
Calories 536kcal 327kcal 10%
Zinc 1.09mg 2.1mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.08mg 7%
Choline 37.5mg 15.4mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Folate 45µg 58µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 8.606g 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Net carbs 48.1g 0.49g N/A
Sugar 0.22g 0.49g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0.739mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 1.219mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 2.093mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 1.675mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 1.116mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 1.439mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Limburger
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
42%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 792mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.786g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger 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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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. Limburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171243/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.