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Banana chips vs. Sweet potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Banana chips and Sweet potato chips

  • Sweet potato chips have more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Vitamin B2 than Banana chips.
  • Sweet potato chips' daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 131% more.
  • Banana chips contain 10 times more Saturated Fat than Sweet potato chips. Banana chips contain 28.97g of Saturated Fat, while Sweet potato chips contain 2.941g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, banana chips 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.
Contains more Magnesium +16.9%
Contains less Sodium -82.9%
Contains more Zinc +41.5%
Contains more Manganese +15.6%
Contains more Calcium +227.8%
Contains more Iron +69.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +158.9%
Contains more Potassium +72.6%
Contains more Copper +101%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 47% 55% 24% 48% 1% 21% 69% 204% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 80% 47% 63% 82% 5% 15% 138% 176% 12%
Contains more Magnesium +16.9%
Contains less Sodium -82.9%
Contains more Zinc +41.5%
Contains more Manganese +15.6%
Contains more Calcium +227.8%
Contains more Iron +69.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +158.9%
Contains more Potassium +72.6%
Contains more Copper +101%
Contains more Selenium +40%

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 +28424.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +3991.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +847.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.8%
Contains more Folate +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1784.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.088
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 5% 0% 21% 22% 4% 14% 38% 60% 11% 0% 4%
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 +28424.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +3991.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +847.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.8%
Contains more Folate +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1784.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.088

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +27.8%
Contains more Other +141.4%
Equal in Fats - 32.35
Equal in Carbs - 56.82
Equal in Water - 4.51
2% 34% 58% 4%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 33.6 g
Carbs: 58.4 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 1.4 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 Protein +27.8%
Contains more Other +141.4%
Equal in Fats - 32.35
Equal in Carbs - 56.82
Equal in Water - 4.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +369.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1840.3%
92% 6% 2%
Saturated Fat: 28.97 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.63 g
12% 38% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.941 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.224 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +369.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1840.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana chips Sweet potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 50.7g 48.02g Banana chips
Protein 2.3g 2.94g Sweet potato chips
Fats 33.6g 32.35g Banana chips
Carbs 58.4g 56.82g Banana chips
Calories 519kcal 532kcal Sweet potato chips
Sugar 35.34g 8.82g Sweet potato chips
Fiber 7.7g 8.8g Sweet potato chips
Calcium 18mg 59mg Sweet potato chips
Iron 1.25mg 2.12mg Sweet potato chips
Magnesium 76mg 65mg Banana chips
Phosphorus 56mg 145mg Sweet potato chips
Potassium 536mg 925mg Sweet potato chips
Sodium 6mg 35mg Banana chips
Zinc 0.75mg 0.53mg Banana chips
Copper 0.205mg 0.412mg Sweet potato chips
Manganese 1.56mg 1.349mg Banana chips
Selenium 1.5µg 2.1µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A 83IU 23675IU Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 1184µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin E 0.24mg 9.82mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin C 6.3mg 0mg Banana chips
Vitamin B1 0.085mg 0.088mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.017mg 0.161mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B3 0.71mg 2.088mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 1.551mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.535mg Sweet potato chips
Folate 14µg 37µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin K 1.3µg 24.5µg Sweet potato chips
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.098mg Sweet potato chips
Threonine 0.076mg 0.26mg Sweet potato chips
Isoleucine 0.074mg 0.17mg Sweet potato chips
Leucine 0.158mg 0.287mg Sweet potato chips
Lysine 0.107mg 0.205mg Sweet potato chips
Methionine 0.024mg 0.09mg Sweet potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.086mg 0.278mg Sweet potato chips
Valine 0.104mg 0.267mg Sweet potato chips
Histidine 0.18mg 0.096mg Banana chips
Saturated Fat 28.97g 2.941g Sweet potato chips
Monounsaturated Fat 1.95g 9.155g Sweet potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.63g 12.224g Sweet potato chips

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Banana chips Sweet potato chips
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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
15%
Banana chips
168%
Sweet potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Banana chips
63%
Sweet potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 26.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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 contains less Sodium?
Banana chips
Banana chips contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
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 ($)

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. Banana chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168849/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.