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Potato chips vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between potato chips and ricotta?

  • Potato chips are higher in vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, copper, vitamin B3, fiber, manganese, and vitamin K, yet ricotta is higher in calcium.
  • Potato chips' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 60% more.
  • The glycemic index of ricotta is lower.

We used Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk types in this article.

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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 7.9% 62% 9.3% 14% 7% 32% 68% 11% 0.78% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +509.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1114.3%
Contains more IronIron +328.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1357.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +762.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +79%
~equal in Zinc ~1.16mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~158mg

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% 40% 2.2% 3% 3.3% 45% 2% 13% 9.9% 43% 2.8% 9% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3579.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1434.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1909.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
Contains more CholineCholine +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.195mg

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
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more FatsFats +166.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1640.1%
Contains more OtherOther +252.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.9%
Contains more WaterWater +3673.7%

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% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.385 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +171.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3061%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Ricotta DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.385g 79%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.11mg 60%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.043mg 47%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg 35%
Potassium 1275mg 105mg 34%
Fats 34.6g 12.98g 33%
Copper 0.306mg 0.021mg 32%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.104mg 23%
Histidine 153mg 0.459mg 22%
Fiber 4.8g 0g 19%
Manganese 0.44mg 0.006mg 19%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 1.1µg 18%
Calories 536kcal 174kcal 18%
Calcium 24mg 207mg 18%
Carbs 52.9g 3.04g 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 3.627g 16%
Iron 1.63mg 0.38mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.013mg 13%
Vitamin A 0µg 120µg 13%
Magnesium 67mg 11mg 13%
Saturated fat 10.96g 8.295g 12%
Selenium 8.1µg 14.5µg 12%
Protein 7g 11.26g 9%
Folate 45µg 12µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.213mg 4%
Choline 37.5mg 17.5mg 4%
Sodium 8mg 84mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Phosphorus 165mg 158mg 1%
Zinc 1.09mg 1.16mg 1%
Net carbs 48.1g 3.04g N/A
Sugar 0.22g 0.27g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.195mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0.517mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.589mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 1.221mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 1.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.281mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0.692mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Ricotta
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
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.665g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.