Snacks vs Cheese puffs and twists
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Cheese puffs and twists, corn based, baked, low fat is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Snacks 544
Cheese puffs 432
Protein (g)
Snacks 61.3
Cheese puffs 8.50
Carbs (g)
Snacks 0
Cheese puffs 72.3
Fat (g)
Snacks 31.3
Cheese puffs 12.1
Fiber (g)
Snacks 0
Cheese puffs 3.60
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Snacks, pork skins, plain — 61.3g vs 8.50g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Cheese puffs and twists, corn based, baked, low fat — 432 vs 544 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 | 544 kcal | 432 kcal | +26% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 1.80 g | 3.00 g | -40% |
| Protein | 61.3 g | 8.50 g | +621% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 31.3 g | 12.1 g | +159% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 72.3 g | -100% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 3.60 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 11.4 g | 2.10 g | +441% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 14.8 g | 3.50 g | +322% |
| Cholesterol | 95.0 mg | 1.00 mg | +9400% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.500 mg | 21.4 mg | -98% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.099 mg | 0.540 mg | -82% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.283 mg | 0.610 mg | -54% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.55 mg | 7.14 mg | -78% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.430 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.023 mg | 0.710 mg | -97% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 0 ug | 97.0 ug | -100% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 165 mg | 13.7 mg | +1101% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.640 ug | 2.14 ug | -70% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 12.0 ug | 44.0 ug | -73% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 58.0 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 30.0 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.530 mg | 4.25 mg | -88% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 30.0 mg | 357 mg | -92% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.880 mg | 1.28 mg | -31% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 11.0 mg | 41.0 mg | -73% |
| Phosphorus, P | 85.0 mg | 357 mg | -76% |
| Potassium, K | 127 mg | 286 mg | -56% |
| Sodium, Na | 1818 mg | 842 mg | +116% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.560 mg | 2.14 mg | -74% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.094 mg | 0.085 mg | +11% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.069 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 41.0 ug | 9.60 ug | +327% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2276 kj | 1809 kj | +26% |
| Ash | 5.40 g | 4.05 g | +33% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 7.29 g | -100% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 0 ug | 97.0 ug | -100% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 0 ug | 97.0 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 12.0 ug | 38.0 ug | -68% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 40.0 IU | 250 IU | -84% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 643 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0 ug | 1.10 ug | -100% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.020 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.070 g | 0.001 g | +6900% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.390 g | 0.033 g | +1082% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 6.85 g | 1.65 g | +315% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 4.04 g | 0.414 g | +876% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.970 g | 0.026 g | +3631% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 13.6 g | 3.47 g | +290% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.250 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 3.64 g | 5.74 g | -37% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 3.35 g | 5.43 g | -38% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.260 g | 0.314 g | -17% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.030 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.118 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.82 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.38 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 3.32 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.78 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.480 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.529 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.94 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 1.21 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.42 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 4.84 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.725 g | — | |
| Alanine | 5.81 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 4.47 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 7.63 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 11.9 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 7.26 g | — | |
| Serine | 2.60 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 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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