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Potato sticks vs. Corn nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Potato sticks and Corn nuts?

  • Potato sticks are richer in Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Vitamin B6, yet Corn nuts are richer in Vitamin B1, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Potato sticks' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 52% higher.
  • Potato sticks have 4 times more Potassium than Corn nuts. Potato sticks have 1237mg of Potassium, while Corn nuts have 286mg.
  • Corn nuts contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Snacks, potato sticks and Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor 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 Iron +33.5%
Contains more Potassium +332.5%
Contains more Copper +131.6%
Contains more Magnesium +70.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.5%
Contains more Zinc +89.9%
Contains more Manganese +15.1%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Sodium - 600
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 86% 46% 74% 110% 83% 27% 105% 56% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 64% 78% 122% 26% 79% 52% 46% 64% 0%
Contains more Iron +33.5%
Contains more Potassium +332.5%
Contains more Copper +131.6%
Contains more Magnesium +70.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.5%
Contains more Zinc +89.9%
Contains more Manganese +15.1%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Sodium - 600

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 +11725%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +217.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +264.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.374
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 158% 24% 27% 90% 25% 74% 30% 0% 56%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 0% 0% 2% 88% 33% 29% 23% 44% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +11725%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +217.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +264.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.374

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +140.6%
Contains more Water +37.5%
Contains more Protein +34.3%
Contains more Carbs +34.5%
Equal in Other - 3.4
7% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 g
9% 14% 72% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 71.7 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Fats +140.6%
Contains more Water +37.5%
Contains more Protein +34.3%
Contains more Carbs +34.5%
Equal in Other - 3.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +455.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.5%
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 17.9 g
20% 56% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.22 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +455.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato sticks Corn nuts Opinion
Net carbs 49.9g 63.3g Corn nuts
Protein 6.7g 9g Corn nuts
Fats 34.4g 14.3g Potato sticks
Carbs 53.3g 71.7g Corn nuts
Calories 522kcal 436kcal Potato sticks
Sugar 0.22g Corn nuts
Fiber 3.4g 8.4g Corn nuts
Calcium 18mg 17mg Potato sticks
Iron 2.27mg 1.7mg Potato sticks
Magnesium 64mg 109mg Corn nuts
Phosphorus 172mg 283mg Corn nuts
Potassium 1237mg 286mg Potato sticks
Sodium 633mg 600mg Corn nuts
Zinc 0.99mg 1.88mg Corn nuts
Copper 0.315mg 0.136mg Potato sticks
Manganese 0.423mg 0.487mg Corn nuts
Selenium 8.1µg Potato sticks
Vitamin A 0IU 338IU Corn nuts
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 17µg Corn nuts
Vitamin E 9.11mg Potato sticks
Vitamin C 47.3mg 0.4mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B1 0.096mg 0.35mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.142mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B3 4.785mg 1.507mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.374mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.187mg Potato sticks
Folate 40µg 0µg Potato sticks
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato sticks
Saturated Fat 8.88g 2.58g Corn nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 6.16g 7.36g Corn nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 17.9g 3.22g Potato sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato sticks Corn nuts
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
55%
Potato sticks
20%
Corn nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Potato sticks
53%
Corn nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.3g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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 sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/nutrients
  2. Corn nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169672/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.