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

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Differences between potato chips and muenster cheese

  • Potato chips are higher in vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, and copper; however, muenster cheese is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
  • Muenster cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 69% higher.
  • Potato chips have less saturated fat.
  • Muenster cheese 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, muenster.

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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 19% 215% 12% 15% 10% 77% 201% 82% 1% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +148.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +851.5%
Contains more IronIron +297.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +887.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2887.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +157.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +183.6%
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% 99% 5.2% 9% 3.3% 74% 1.9% 11% 13% 184% 6.3% 9% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3403.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3615.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +111.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1078.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +784%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
Contains more CholineCholine +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.4%
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
23% 30% 42% 4%
Protein: 23.41 g
Fats: 30.04 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 41.77 g
Other: 3.66 g
Contains more FatsFats +15.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4623.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +234.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2098.4%
~equal in Other ~3.66g

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
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.113 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.661 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1741.1%

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 Muenster 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 Muenster cheese DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.661g 77%
Calcium 24mg 717mg 69%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.47µg 61%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.26mg 59%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.056mg 46%
Phosphorus 165mg 468mg 43%
Saturated fat 10.96g 19.113g 37%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg 35%
Potassium 1275mg 134mg 34%
Protein 7g 23.41g 33%
Vitamin A 0µg 298µg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 96mg 32%
Copper 0.306mg 0.031mg 31%
Sodium 8mg 628mg 27%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.103mg 23%
Histidine 153mg 0.829mg 22%
Fiber 4.8g 0g 19%
Manganese 0.44mg 0.008mg 19%
Carbs 52.9g 1.12g 17%
Zinc 1.09mg 2.81mg 16%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 2.5µg 16%
Iron 1.63mg 0.41mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.013mg 13%
Selenium 8.1µg 14.5µg 12%
Magnesium 67mg 27mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.32mg 9%
Folate 45µg 12µg 8%
Calories 536kcal 368kcal 8%
Fats 34.6g 30.04g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.19mg 4%
Choline 37.5mg 15.4mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU 3%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 8.711g 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Net carbs 48.1g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 0.22g 1.12g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.327mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0.888mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 1.145mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 2.26mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 2.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.569mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 1.24mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 1.482mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Muenster 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
33%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 620mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.153g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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. Muenster cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171245/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.