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 318
Cheese puffs 432
Protein (g)
Snacks 8.44
Cheese puffs 8.50
Carbs (g)
Snacks 65.2
Cheese puffs 72.3
Fat (g)
Snacks 3.53
Cheese puffs 12.1
Fiber (g)
Snacks 6.40
Cheese puffs 3.60
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Cheese puffs and twists, corn based, baked, low fat — 8.50g vs 8.44g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Snacks, tortilla chips, low fat, made with olestra, nacho cheese — 318 vs 432 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 | 318 kcal | 432 kcal | -26% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 1.66 g | 3.00 g | -45% |
| Protein | 8.44 g | 8.50 g | -1% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 3.53 g | 12.1 g | -71% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 65.2 g | 72.3 g | -10% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 6.40 g | 3.60 g | +78% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.05 g | 2.10 g | -50% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.38 g | 3.50 g | -61% |
| Cholesterol | 2.00 mg | 1.00 mg | +100% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 5.50 mg | 21.4 mg | -74% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.206 mg | 0.540 mg | -62% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.130 mg | 0.610 mg | -79% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.30 mg | 7.14 mg | -82% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.208 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.241 mg | 0.710 mg | -66% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 16.0 ug | 97.0 ug | -84% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 20.4 mg | 13.7 mg | +49% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.270 ug | 2.14 ug | -87% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 9.00 ug | 44.0 ug | -80% |
| Carotene, beta | 107 ug | 58.0 ug | +84% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 30.0 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 3.53 mg | 4.25 mg | -17% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 128 mg | 357 mg | -64% |
| Iron, Fe | 4.80 mg | 1.28 mg | +275% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 99.0 mg | 41.0 mg | +141% |
| Phosphorus, P | 245 mg | 357 mg | -31% |
| Potassium, K | 396 mg | 286 mg | +38% |
| Sodium, Na | 705 mg | 842 mg | -16% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.40 mg | 2.14 mg | +59% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.140 mg | 0.085 mg | +65% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.570 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 9.40 ug | 9.60 ug | -2% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1330 kj | 1809 kj | -26% |
| Ash | 3.06 g | 4.05 g | -24% |
| Total Sugars | 2.82 g | 7.29 g | -61% |
| Sucrose | 0.890 g | — | |
| Glucose | 0.280 g | — | |
| Fructose | 0.210 g | — | |
| Lactose | 1.44 g | — | |
| Maltose | 0 g | — | |
| Galactose | 0 g | — | |
| Starch | 56.0 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 16.0 ug | 97.0 ug | -84% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 16.0 ug | 97.0 ug | -84% |
| Betaine | 0.300 mg | — | |
| 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 | 179 IU | 250 IU | -28% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 45.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | 507 ug | 643 ug | -21% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 192 ug | 1.10 ug | +17345% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.004 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.008 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.011 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.026 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.040 g | 0.001 g | +3900% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.120 g | 0.033 g | +264% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.659 g | 1.65 g | -60% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.009 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.222 g | 0.414 g | -46% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.012 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.158 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.008 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.017 g | 0.026 g | -35% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.16 g | 3.47 g | -66% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.008 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.003 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.21 g | 5.74 g | -79% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 1.18 g | 5.43 g | -78% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.035 g | 0.314 g | -89% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 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 | = |
| Choline | |||
| Choline from glycerophoshocholine | 1.70 mg | — | |
| Choline from phosphatidylcholine | 14.0 mg | — | |
| Choline from phosphocholine | 0 mg | — | |
| Choline from sphingomyelin | 0.200 mg | — | |
| Free Choline | 4.60 mg | — | |
| Total Choline | 20.0 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
Iron, Fe +275% in Snacks, tortilla chips, low fat, made with olestra, nacho cheese Magnesium, Mg +141% in Snacks, tortilla chips, low fat, made with olestra, nacho cheese Carotene, alpha -100% in Snacks, tortilla chips, low fat, made with olestra, nacho cheese Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin -87% in Snacks, tortilla chips, low fat, made with olestra, nacho cheese
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