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Potato salad vs. Sweet potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Potato salad and Sweet potato chips?

  • Potato salad has less Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Iron than Sweet potato chips.
  • Sweet potato chips' daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 128% higher.

We used Potato salad, home-prepared and Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted types in this comparison.

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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.
Contains more Selenium +95.2%
Contains more Calcium +210.5%
Contains more Iron +226.2%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.8%
Contains more Potassium +264.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Zinc +71%
Contains more Copper +249.2%
Contains more Manganese +1235.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 80% 47% 63% 82% 5% 15% 138% 176% 12%
Contains more Selenium +95.2%
Contains more Calcium +210.5%
Contains more Iron +226.2%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.8%
Contains more Potassium +264.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Zinc +71%
Contains more Copper +249.2%
Contains more Manganese +1235.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +14979.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +279.4%
Contains more Folate +428.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1421% 197% 0% 0% 22% 38% 40% 94% 124% 28% 0% 62%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +14979.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +279.4%
Contains more Folate +428.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1585.1%
Contains more Fats +294.5%
Contains more Carbs +408.7%
Contains more Other +73.3%
Equal in Protein - 2.94
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
3% 32% 57% 5% 3%
Protein: 2.94 g
Fats: 32.35 g
Carbs: 56.82 g
Water: 4.51 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more Water +1585.1%
Contains more Fats +294.5%
Contains more Carbs +408.7%
Contains more Other +73.3%
Equal in Protein - 2.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +269.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +227.1%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
12% 38% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.941 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.224 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +269.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +227.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato salad Sweet potato chips
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Sweet potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 48.02g Sweet potato chips
Protein 2.68g 2.94g Sweet potato chips
Fats 8.2g 32.35g Sweet potato chips
Carbs 11.17g 56.82g Sweet potato chips
Calories 143kcal 532kcal Sweet potato chips
Sugar 8.82g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 8.8g Sweet potato chips
Calcium 19mg 59mg Sweet potato chips
Iron 0.65mg 2.12mg Sweet potato chips
Magnesium 15mg 65mg Sweet potato chips
Phosphorus 52mg 145mg Sweet potato chips
Potassium 254mg 925mg Sweet potato chips
Sodium 529mg 35mg Sweet potato chips
Zinc 0.31mg 0.53mg Sweet potato chips
Copper 0.118mg 0.412mg Sweet potato chips
Manganese 0.101mg 1.349mg Sweet potato chips
Selenium 4.1µg 2.1µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 157IU 23675IU Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 1184µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin E 9.82mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.088mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.161mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 2.088mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 1.551mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.535mg Sweet potato chips
Folate 7µg 37µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin K 24.5µg Sweet potato chips
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.098mg Sweet potato chips
Threonine 0.116mg 0.26mg Sweet potato chips
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.17mg Sweet potato chips
Leucine 0.202mg 0.287mg Sweet potato chips
Lysine 0.171mg 0.205mg Sweet potato chips
Methionine 0.066mg 0.09mg Sweet potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.278mg Sweet potato chips
Valine 0.172mg 0.267mg Sweet potato chips
Histidine 0.062mg 0.096mg Sweet potato chips
Cholesterol 68mg 0mg Sweet potato chips
Saturated Fat 1.429g 2.941g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 9.155g Sweet potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 12.224g Sweet potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Sweet potato chips
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Potato salad
168%
Sweet potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
63%
Sweet potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 494mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.512g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/nutrients
  2. Sweet potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174783/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.