Which has more protein, Snacks, potato sticks or Cheese puffs and twists, corn based, baked, low fat?

Cheese puffs and twists, corn based, baked, low fat has more protein at 8.50g per 100g, compared to 6.70g for Snacks, potato sticks.

Which has more calories, Snacks, potato sticks or Cheese puffs and twists, corn based, baked, low fat?

Snacks, potato sticks has more calories at 522 kcal per 100g, compared to 432 kcal for Cheese puffs and twists, corn based, baked, low fat.

Is Snacks, potato sticks healthier than Cheese puffs and twists, corn based, baked, low fat?

Based on vitamin and mineral density, Cheese puffs and twists, corn based, baked, low fat scores higher in more nutrients per 100g. However, the "healthier" choice depends on your specific nutritional needs.

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 522

Cheese puffs 432

Protein (g)

Snacks 6.70

Cheese puffs 8.50

Carbs (g)

Snacks 53.3

Cheese puffs 72.3

Fat (g)

Snacks 34.4

Cheese puffs 12.1

Fiber (g)

Snacks 3.40

Cheese puffs 3.60

Quick answers

Which has more protein?

Cheese puffs and twists, corn based, baked, low fat — 8.50g vs 6.70g per 100g.

Which has fewer calories?

Cheese puffs and twists, corn based, baked, low fat — 432 vs 522 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	522 kcal	432 kcal	+21%
Macronutrients
Water	2.20 g	3.00 g	-27%
Protein	6.70 g	8.50 g	-21%
Total lipid (fat)	34.4 g	12.1 g	+184%
Carbohydrate, by difference	53.3 g	72.3 g	-26%
Fiber, total dietary	3.40 g	3.60 g	-6%
Fats & Fatty Acids
Fatty acids, total saturated	8.88 g	2.10 g	+323%
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated	6.16 g	3.50 g	+76%
Cholesterol	0 mg	1.00 mg	-100%
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	47.3 mg	21.4 mg	+121%
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)	0.096 mg	0.540 mg	-82%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)	0.116 mg	0.610 mg	-81%
Niacin (Vitamin B3)	4.78 mg	7.14 mg	-33%
Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5)	0.403 mg	—
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine	0.320 mg	0.710 mg	-55%
Biotin (Vitamin B7)	40.0 ug	97.0 ug	-59%
Folate, total (Vitamin B9)	0 ug	0 ug	=
Choline, total	34.9 mg	13.7 mg	+155%
Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin	0 ug	2.14 ug	-100%
Vitamin A, RAE	0 ug	44.0 ug	-100%
Carotene, beta	0 ug	58.0 ug	-100%
Carotene, alpha	0 ug	30.0 ug	-100%
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	9.11 mg	4.25 mg	+114%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	0 ug	0 ug	=
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	18.0 mg	357 mg	-95%
Iron, Fe	2.27 mg	1.28 mg	+77%
Magnesium, Mg	64.0 mg	41.0 mg	+56%
Phosphorus, P	172 mg	357 mg	-52%
Potassium, K	1237 mg	286 mg	+333%
Sodium, Na	633 mg	842 mg	-25%
Zinc, Zn	0.990 mg	2.14 mg	-54%
Copper, Cu	0.315 mg	0.085 mg	+271%
Manganese, Mn	0.423 mg	—
Selenium, Se	8.10 ug	9.60 ug	-16%
Other Nutrients
Energy	2184 kj	1809 kj	+21%
Ash	3.30 g	4.05 g	-19%
Total Sugars	0.220 g	7.29 g	-97%
Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic)	40.0 ug	97.0 ug	-59%
Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents)	40.0 ug	97.0 ug	-59%
Vitamin B-12, added	0 ug	0 ug	=
Retinol	0 ug	38.0 ug	-100%
Beta-carotene (Provitamin A)	0 ug	0 ug	=
Vitamin A, IU	0 IU	250 IU	-100%
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	22.1 ug	1.10 ug	+1909%
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 g	0 g	=
SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid)	0 g	0.001 g	-100%
SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid)	0.270 g	0.033 g	+718%
SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid)	7.81 g	1.65 g	+373%
SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid)	0.800 g	0.414 g	+93%
MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid)	0.270 g	0.026 g	+938%
MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family)	5.88 g	3.47 g	+69%
MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid)	0 g	0 g	=
MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family)	0 g	0 g	=
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated	17.9 g	5.74 g	+212%
PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid)	17.8 g	5.43 g	+228%
PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family)	0.070 g	0.314 g	-78%
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	=
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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Dig deeper — biggest differences

Potassium, K +333% in Snacks, potato sticks Copper, Cu +271% in Snacks, potato sticks Choline, total +155% in Snacks, potato sticks Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid +121% in Snacks, potato sticks

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