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Rice cakes vs. Sweet potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Rice cakes and Sweet potato chips

  • Rice cakes have more Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Selenium, Magnesium, and Zinc, however, Sweet potato chips have more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Rice cakes is 210% higher.
  • Sweet potato chips have 8 times less Selenium than Rice cakes. Rice cakes have 16.4µg of Selenium, while Sweet potato chips have 2.1µg.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat and Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted.

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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.
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
5
:
5
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips
Contains more Magnesium +132.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.1%
Contains more Zinc +371.7%
Contains more Manganese +358.1%
Contains more Selenium +681%
Contains more Calcium +436.4%
Contains more Iron +86%
Contains more Potassium +209.4%
Contains less Sodium -69.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.412
Rice cakes
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 108% 163% 27% 16% 69% 127% 807% 90%
Sweet potato chips
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 80% 47% 63% 82% 5% 15% 138% 176% 12%
Contains more Magnesium +132.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.1%
Contains more Zinc +371.7%
Contains more Manganese +358.1%
Contains more Selenium +681%
Contains more Calcium +436.4%
Contains more Iron +86%
Contains more Potassium +209.4%
Contains less Sodium -69.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.412

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.
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
1
:
9
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips
Contains more Vitamin B3 +287.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +311.5%
Contains more Folate +76.2%
Rice cakes
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 16% 0% 0%
Sweet potato chips
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 B3 +287.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +311.5%
Contains more Folate +76.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
3
:
2
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips
Contains more Protein +206.1%
Contains more Carbs +41%
Contains more Water +30.8%
Contains more Fats +824.3%
Contains more Other +125.3%
Rice cakes
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
Sweet potato chips
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 Protein +206.1%
Contains more Carbs +41%
Contains more Water +30.8%
Contains more Fats +824.3%
Contains more Other +125.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
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2
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +724.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1001.3%
Rice cakes
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.11 g
Sweet potato chips
12% 38% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.941 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.224 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +724.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1001.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rice cakes Sweet potato chips
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Rice cakes Sweet potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 76.3g 48.02g Rice cakes
Protein 9g 2.94g Rice cakes
Fats 3.5g 32.35g Sweet potato chips
Carbs 80.1g 56.82g Rice cakes
Calories 380kcal 532kcal Sweet potato chips
Sugar 8.82g Rice cakes
Fiber 3.8g 8.8g Sweet potato chips
Calcium 11mg 59mg Sweet potato chips
Iron 1.14mg 2.12mg Sweet potato chips
Magnesium 151mg 65mg Rice cakes
Phosphorus 380mg 145mg Rice cakes
Potassium 299mg 925mg Sweet potato chips
Sodium 116mg 35mg Sweet potato chips
Zinc 2.5mg 0.53mg Rice cakes
Copper 0.38mg 0.412mg Sweet potato chips
Manganese 6.18mg 1.349mg Rice cakes
Selenium 16.4µg 2.1µg Rice cakes
Vitamin A 0IU 23675IU Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1184µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin E 9.82mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.088mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.161mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B3 8.096mg 2.088mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 1.16mg 1.551mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.535mg Sweet potato chips
Folate 21µg 37µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin K 24.5µg Sweet potato chips
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.098mg Rice cakes
Threonine 0.34mg 0.26mg Rice cakes
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.17mg Rice cakes
Leucine 0.638mg 0.287mg Rice cakes
Lysine 0.414mg 0.205mg Rice cakes
Methionine 0.152mg 0.09mg Rice cakes
Phenylalanine 0.399mg 0.278mg Rice cakes
Valine 0.489mg 0.267mg Rice cakes
Histidine 0.218mg 0.096mg Rice cakes
Saturated Fat 0.64g 2.941g Rice cakes
Monounsaturated Fat 1.11g 9.155g Sweet potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 1.11g 12.224g Sweet potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rice cakes 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
25%
Rice cakes
168%
Sweet potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Rice cakes
63%
Sweet potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.301g)
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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.