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Potato chips vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between potato chips and provolone?

  • Potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, and copper, yet provolone is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
  • Provolone's daily need coverage for calcium is 73% higher.
  • Potato chips contain less saturated fat.
  • Provolone has a lower glycemic index than potato chips.

We used Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Cheese, provolone types in this comparison.

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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 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +139.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +823.9%
Contains more IronIron +213.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1076.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3050%
Contains more ZincZinc +196.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +200.6%
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% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3860.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +778.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2353.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +804.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +904.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.4%
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
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more FatsFats +30%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2372%
Contains more ProteinProtein +265.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2055.3%
Contains more OtherOther +30.8%

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% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1482.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Provolone DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.769g 76%
Calcium 24mg 756mg 73%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.46µg 61%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.23mg 59%
Phosphorus 165mg 496mg 47%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.073mg 45%
Sodium 8mg 876mg 38%
Protein 7g 25.58g 37%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg 35%
Potassium 1275mg 138mg 33%
Copper 0.306mg 0.026mg 31%
Saturated fat 10.96g 17.078g 28%
Vitamin A 0µg 236µg 26%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.156mg 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Histidine 153mg 1.115mg 22%
Manganese 0.44mg 0.01mg 19%
Zinc 1.09mg 3.23mg 19%
Fiber 4.8g 0g 19%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 2.2µg 17%
Carbs 52.9g 2.14g 17%
Iron 1.63mg 0.52mg 14%
Selenium 8.1µg 14.5µg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.019mg 12%
Fats 34.6g 26.62g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.321mg 10%
Folate 45µg 10µg 9%
Calories 536kcal 351kcal 9%
Magnesium 67mg 28mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 7.393g 6%
Choline 37.5mg 15.4mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.476mg 1%
Net carbs 48.1g 2.14g N/A
Sugar 0.22g 0.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 1.287mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 1.64mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Provolone
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%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 868mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.118g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.