Snacks vs Cheese puffs and twists
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Calories (kcal)
Protein (g)
Carbs (g)
Fat (g)
Fiber (g)
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Cheese puffs and twists, corn based, baked, low fat — 8.50g vs 7.60g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Cheese puffs and twists, corn based, baked, low fat — 432 vs 448 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Cheese puffs and twists, corn based, baked, low fat scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Snacks | Cheese puffs and twists | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 448 kcal | 432 kcal | +4% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 6.40 g | 3.00 g | +113% |
| Protein | 7.60 g | 8.50 g | -11% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 17.8 g | 12.1 g | +47% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 66.4 g | 72.3 g | -8% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 4.20 g | 3.60 g | +17% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 9.57 g | 2.10 g | +356% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.84 g | 3.50 g | -19% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 1.00 mg | -100% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 21.4 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.231 mg | 0.540 mg | -57% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.163 mg | 0.610 mg | -73% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.10 mg | 7.14 mg | -85% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.480 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.103 mg | 0.710 mg | -85% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 21.0 ug | 97.0 ug | -78% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 13.7 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.180 ug | 2.14 ug | -92% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 44.0 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, beta | — | 58.0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 30.0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 4.25 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 101 mg | 357 mg | -72% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.44 mg | 1.28 mg | +91% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 72.0 mg | 41.0 mg | +76% |
| Phosphorus, P | 220 mg | 357 mg | -38% |
| Potassium, K | 362 mg | 286 mg | +27% |
| Sodium, Na | 282 mg | 842 mg | -67% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.30 mg | 2.14 mg | -39% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.280 mg | 0.085 mg | +229% |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.26 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 15.7 ug | 9.60 ug | +64% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1874 kj | 1809 kj | +4% |
| Ash | 1.80 g | 4.05 g | -56% |
| Total Sugars | — | 7.29 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 21.0 ug | 97.0 ug | -78% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 21.0 ug | 97.0 ug | -78% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 38.0 ug | -100% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 250 IU | -100% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 643 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 1.10 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.070 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.730 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.570 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 4.27 g | 0.001 g | +426900% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 1.62 g | 0.033 g | +4809% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.85 g | 1.65 g | +12% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.460 g | 0.414 g | +11% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.050 g | 0.026 g | +92% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 2.79 g | 3.47 g | -20% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 3.21 g | 5.74 g | -44% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 3.04 g | 5.43 g | -44% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.170 g | 0.314 g | -46% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.108 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.257 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.305 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.565 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.301 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.141 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.173 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.394 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.255 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.411 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.586 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.183 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.385 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.650 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 1.65 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.381 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.414 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.335 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 0 mg | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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